Patriot Relics
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- Feb 6, 2014
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- Detector(s) used
- CTX-3030, Deus XP II
- Primary Interest:
- Relic Hunting
Hey guys,
Got out in the 100 degree heat over the weekend with Stef and Gheenoe78 for a bit of relic hunting. Little did I know what I would stumble across deep in the woods...
After about 2 hours of swinging, I came across a clearing in the woods. While swinging the detector I got a nice grunt from the XP and to my surprise, a small motionless thing was laying beside the target. I reached down, it let out a whimper and rolled slowly to its side...baby raccoon
Given the heat, and the fact that moma was no where in sight (especially given they are nocturnal) I decided to call off the hunt and get the little guy (affectionately known as Garrett) to the local keeper of the wild program. I dropped off a cash donation and with that the little guy was on his way to recovery, in the care of the local vet hospital.
Back to the relics, scouted a few new spots with varied success. With the deep overgrowth in full effect, surface finds are harder to come by. That being said, Stef's research landed us on an old avenue of oaks. Among the relics was a smooth copper coin...perhaps a farthing.
Also managed a tombac, copper, and killer basket weave pewter button. The basket weave dates from 1770-1790.
Also a strange lead domed...button perhaps...with a star? ID help appreciated.
On an old CW site with Gheenoe I managed a few roundballs, carved bullet, and .44 caliber round.
Among the surface finds was a partial mortar, pottery, and SC dispensary bottle.
Fresh out of electrolysis also managed a large iron saddle buckle.
All in all another outstanding weekend and a bit of karma on my side for next weekend! Good luck out there and keep your eyes on the ground
Got out in the 100 degree heat over the weekend with Stef and Gheenoe78 for a bit of relic hunting. Little did I know what I would stumble across deep in the woods...
After about 2 hours of swinging, I came across a clearing in the woods. While swinging the detector I got a nice grunt from the XP and to my surprise, a small motionless thing was laying beside the target. I reached down, it let out a whimper and rolled slowly to its side...baby raccoon
Given the heat, and the fact that moma was no where in sight (especially given they are nocturnal) I decided to call off the hunt and get the little guy (affectionately known as Garrett) to the local keeper of the wild program. I dropped off a cash donation and with that the little guy was on his way to recovery, in the care of the local vet hospital.
Back to the relics, scouted a few new spots with varied success. With the deep overgrowth in full effect, surface finds are harder to come by. That being said, Stef's research landed us on an old avenue of oaks. Among the relics was a smooth copper coin...perhaps a farthing.
Also managed a tombac, copper, and killer basket weave pewter button. The basket weave dates from 1770-1790.
Also a strange lead domed...button perhaps...with a star? ID help appreciated.
On an old CW site with Gheenoe I managed a few roundballs, carved bullet, and .44 caliber round.
Among the surface finds was a partial mortar, pottery, and SC dispensary bottle.
Fresh out of electrolysis also managed a large iron saddle buckle.
All in all another outstanding weekend and a bit of karma on my side for next weekend! Good luck out there and keep your eyes on the ground
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