Spanish siilver, CW Button, Indian heads and Misc.

[Merf]

Greetings Swinging , sweating, dirt fishers.
I spent a couple of hot afternoons hunting a new spot in a new field.
The house showed on an 1870 platt map but not on one from 1892.
It took me a couple of tries and about two hours to find the iron pattern but it was well worth the effort.
When I found the 1820 2 real I fist thought it was a token. I brushed it off and saw the date and design.
Man what a rush---I never expected to find old Spanish silver here in Illinois.
The CW Eagle button, Indian heads, and Flat button were icing on the cake.
Thanks for looking and best luck to all, Merf

 

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[Merf]

I think they are likely correct about the sword hanger. I'd love to see a photo of the other side of it as well. It is brass, is it not?


That 1820 silver is EXCELLENT!

Thanks Buck Here is a pic of the other side. It is brass.

 

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[Merf]

Wow, Merf, Spanish silver! You just never know, do you? I can't imagine the thrill of finding that one.

You've inspired me to check out our local plat books again. It is challenging as the 1895 one I was recently browsing had no street names (is this typical?) making it difficult to figure out where everything was. We've only lived in this area 11 years and I don't know every road and lake just yet. But I did learn the locations of some former schools and churches.

Keep digging!

Anne----I forgot to mention that none of the old platt maps I use have street names either.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Thanks for the photo, Merf. Looks like a sword hanger to me.

 

[Captn SE]

Wow, Merf. A 2 Reale.

That is awesome. Your great research led you to that find.

Major congrats. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure you're still on Cloud 9!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

 

[Bardok]

Wow great stuff

 

[Merf]

Wow, Merf. A 2 Reale.

That is awesome. Your great research led you to that find.

Major congrats. Thanks for sharing. I'm sure you're still on Cloud 9!

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Thanks Dan ---It was definitely a mood enhancer.





Thanks Bardok

 

[Mona Lisa]

Fantastic, Merf. You sure have had some great finds lately. Congrats!

 

[weasel606]

your digging some great stuff Merf congrats

 

[Merf]

Thanks Mona Lisa


Thanks Weasel

 

[kept1979]

Awsome finds Merf! Also, thanks for mentioning the historic plat map website.

 

[Merf]

Awsome finds Merf! Also, thanks for mentioning the historic plat map website.

Thanks Kept1979

 

[Nana40]

MERF!!!!!!!!!!!

OH MY GOODNESS! You're sure cleaning up your section of IL!!! Will ya just look at all those stunning finds!!! I KNOW you were one happy camper!! WoW! Many congrats! Keep 'em coming!!!

Nana

 

[diggergrl]

Great finds! It looks like you found a lot of interesting brass too! I always love finding toe-taps and I have yet to find a pocket-knife. Congrats on the silver!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Your finds are awesome, Merf. WTG. Your homework really paid off

 

[The Buzzard King]

More KILLER stuff as usual!
Nice going!

 

[Merf]

MERF!!!!!!!!!!!

OH MY GOODNESS! You're sure cleaning up your section of IL!!! Will ya just look at all those stunning finds!!! I KNOW you were one happy camper!! WoW! Many congrats! Keep 'em coming!!!

Nana

Thanks Nana I am having a lucky streak.

Great huntin' Merf! Congrats on all the Outstanding finds!

Thanks rtde3

Great finds! It looks like you found a lot of interesting brass too! I always love finding toe-taps and I have yet to find a pocket-knife. Congrats on the silver!

Thanks Diggergrl

Your finds are awesome, Merf. WTG. Your homework really paid off

Thanks CJH --The old maps sure help.

More KILLER stuff as usual!
Nice going!

Thanks Buzzard King

 

[Mirage]

What a sweet coin Merf. Looks great - perfect date, no hole, nice color, etc. These are the kind of finds we live for. Enjoy.

Bob

 

[Merf]

What a sweet coin Merf. Looks great - perfect date, no hole, nice color, etc. These are the kind of finds we live for. Enjoy.

Bob

Thanks Bob ---It was a thrill to find it.