1800 Draped Bust LC, Mass. civil war button, And more from the hay field !!

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 25, 2009

I headed off to my little corner of history this morning for a few hours. After finding my first Colonial here yesterday, I was saying to myself "there is more". Not disapointed.......

The first hole of the morning was the axe head. Go figure, I had to carry that in my pouch for the next two hours. A little while later the small buckle showed up. The next keeper was the Tombac button. This one is a little different than any other that I have dug. The next target was Draped Bust #4 from the field! Once again just a whisper. Very deep, maybe ten inches. Right out of the ground in the best condition possible! I knew right away that I had a variety also, 1800, 80 over 79. Getting kinda used to finding these, so in my watch pocket it goes and back to swinging.
I searched for another hour and added the large flat button to the days keepers. On the walk through the field home, swinging wildly "as it always happens" I get a signal that is telling me possibly a copper cent, 30/32 on my minelab. pinpointed and out came the final find of the morning..... Massachusettes Civil War button? I think I am right.....

I am going to do a couple of posts. I took my camera with me today

VPR

kieser sousa/rip · Oct 25, 2009

Very nice ! That site has been realy good to you to say the least ! I'd bet that there's a ton more good find's just waiting.........for me to come help ya !!!!! :thumbsup:

Kyle PA · Oct 25, 2009

VP, that is a killer field you are working there. This should really motivate you to start doing research on early sites in your area! You must get on the Colonial train with us! :icon_thumright:

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 25, 2009

KylePA said:
VP, that is a killer field you are working there. This should really motivate you to start doing research on early sites in your area! You must get on the Colonial train with us!

I agree on the Colonial train. I have only been swinging a MD for three years now. I never really have done any research. I just hit the old spots that I know of from growing up arround here.
I may ask for some Research tips this winter :notworthy:

VPR

FatCat · Oct 25, 2009

Great coin and buttons. Looks like a great field.

Colonial Copper Zeus · Oct 25, 2009

VERMONTPACKRAT said:
KylePA said:

VP, that is a killer field you are working there. This should really motivate you to start doing research on early sites in your area! You must get on the Colonial train with us!

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I agree on the Colonial train. I have only been swinging a MD for three years now. I never really have done any research. I just hit the old spots that I know of from growing up arround here.
I may ask for some Research tips this winter

VPR

Looks like we can include you in the Colonial fever. This sickness can never be cured and is highly contagious. I have been bitten for 4 years or so and am approaching my 100th copper. Research away my man. :thumbsup:

What a field you have there.
Chris

Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.) · Oct 25, 2009

Thats a good dig there,love the LC

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 25, 2009

Here is the 1800 cleaned up, and a group shot of all the large copper from the field so far.

VPR

DigginThePast · Oct 25, 2009

More great finds from your field. That cent is amazing. Congrats. :thumbsup:

sscindercoop · Oct 25, 2009

That coin is in amazing condition :headbang:

CMDiamonddawg · Oct 26, 2009

Congrats VPR Lost but uncirculated for 200+years condition Man now that is incredible ! Nice button 2 . Real nice up there

Bell-Two · Oct 26, 2009

Wow what a gorgeous large cent and that button is a killer too!

BomberJohn · Oct 26, 2009

Awesome finds VPR! Congrats!

HH
John

crazyjarhead · Oct 26, 2009

Heck, That Draped is a Banner Find in my opinion. Never seen one that good before. Beautiful finds VPR :hello2:

artorius · Oct 26, 2009

That 1800 LC is breathtaking.

artorius

pjroo33 · Oct 26, 2009

That is a beautiful draped bust. Congrats on some great hunts!

VERMONTPACKRAT · Oct 26, 2009

Needless to say.... This field is GOOD to copper. Watch for more posts from this spot because I am sure there is more to find.

Also watch for my year end post for this spot.

Thank You, VPR

Rusted_Iron · Oct 26, 2009

That's a really exciting find. Looks like you've spent a lot of time at that site and it's paying off. Congrats on the draped bust, that has to be one of the nicest condition dug coppers I've seen on here.

HH,
Rusted

Bubba65 · Oct 26, 2009

Hey VermontPR those are some great looking coppers. The Mass. button is sweet too, I have one of those in my collection found it years ago. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!

Bubba65