WIFE WHOOPED ME LAST HUNTS: SPAIN REALE, 1600s BUCKLE, IRISH 1/2d, BARBER QUARTER...

[gwdigger]

Well what can I say...sometimes it goes that way. Don't get me wrong, I got lots of buttons, buckle pieces and modern drops like mercury dimes, indians and neat trinkets but my passion is OLD AS POSSIBLE. And my wifes buckle is EXACTLY what i am looking for. No matter, I get to play with it too. lol

I'll spare you the photos of all the other, mostly utilitarian stuff. Here are the best 4 finds in raw form. I did get a couple halfpennies but they are just spent discs. My only find shown here is the gem cuff link button.

1805 reale
1660-1720 buckle frame (similar to Whitehead 624)
1760s Hibernia halfpenny
Early to mid 18th century gem cuff link button

 

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[Vino]

Great hunt Gary,
That buckle is a fantastic find.
And that button is really cool along with the others.
Tell your wife congrats

 

[gwdigger]

the quarter

 

[gwdigger]

Well what can I say...sometimes it goes that way. Don't get me wrong, I got lots of buttons, buckle pieces and modern drops like mercury dimes, indians and neat trinkets but my passion is OLD AS POSSIBLE. And my wifes buckle is EXACTLY what i am looking for. No matter, I get to play with it too. lol

I'll spare you the photos of all the other, mostly utilitarian stuff. Here are the best 4 finds in raw form. I did get a couple halfpennies but they are just spent discs. My only find shown here is the gem cuff link button.

1805 reale
1660-1720 buckle frame (similar to Whitehead 624)
1760s Hibernia halfpenny
Early to mid 18th century gem cuff link button

Will do. Thanks. All 3 of these are firsts for her. She got a Spanish 1/2 reale 20+ years ago when we were "pre family" but it was almost void of any detail.

 

[Steve in PA]

The wife did good today. Nice relics and coins, especially that buckle!

 

[Brian W]

I love the oldies myself...those early buckles are works of art in my opinion...I have only found 2 that style one frame...and one complete...your wife did awesome..thanks for sharing.

 

[The Patriot]

Hey she had a great hunt...now do you really think she'll let you play with them...nice little gem you picked up as well

 

[texjim]

Nice finds

 

[sutphin]

CANT WAIT TO SEE CUFF LINK GEM CLEANED .. SWEET ....

 

[Z.K.]

Great variety, history, and beauty across those finds.

And how cool that you and your wife get to share this hobby!

 

[bonepicker]

Nice finds. Looks like yall had a good day.
That buckle is really cool, and I like the cuff-link.
Wouldn't have minded seeing the other stuff either.
Now we know who the real detectorist is in the family.

 

[Scrappy]

Great Hibernia and Spanish for by the Ms. The buckle frame is also a real great find. I really like the gem cuff however - never found a old gem relic, period.

Awesome day and sounds like you two have a little friendly competition. Congrats to both of you!

 

[against the wind]

Yep,, the bride put a whooping on you
lol
I still like looking it Mercury's and IHP'S
Congrats to both of you.

 

[Ahab8]

Looks like the lady is dialed in brotger! I bet there was lots of singing with those finds lol

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats to your wife. Nice finds.

 

[CoilyGirl]

Let's hear it for the ladies! Yeah and you too.

 

[CRUSADER]

From memory the linked button is late 17th to early 18th C.

 

[Isaac]

LOVE THAT BUCKLE!!! Congrats on your finds! Gotta love having a girl who loves it as much as you do.

 

[gwdigger]

Thanks for all the comments. So the linked button is same age as buckle. Even better.

Yes Patriot, the playground is still open. lol

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That's why I'm afraid to take my wife out. And she might want to let go of any of her finds . BTW - that was a nice hunt with some quality pieces being found.