1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

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1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

My brother, Roz, and I battled our way up to our "hotspot" to see what the frost has heaved up for us. We weren't dissapointed. Anyone who lives in the northeast can now appreciate how mother nature has DEVASTATED the woods by the shear destuction we see here. The great ice storm we had this winter is killing our good hunting spots. I found my 3rd, NYS Militia button first. The 1896 IH was next, then the "fatty". I know it's an 1859 because it has no shield on the back. It was the only year of this type. By this time my brother and Roz are quite disgusted with me for finding everything. So I took a small break with some hot dogs and a smoke and my first hole afterward I thought was a button. But it was too heavy. After some examination we all determined it was a coin that someone decided to make into a love token. Boy did they waste this thing. I think it's a Conn. Copper. There appears to be a date of 1788 but I can't be sure. So I'll just say a "SLUG" Kinda stinks they did this kind of stuff back then. At this point my Bro and Roz are STEAMING with jealousy. ;D Throwing stuff, whining, all that :'( ::) I can't help what I find. About 15 mins later Roz finds his 2nd coin of the year. Awesome looking "V" nickel. Should be 1912 on the date. That eased up on 'em a little bit. It's been about 4 hrs. to this point so I decided to try up by the foundation as the other 2 already scanned this spot. :icon_pirat: So I get this decent hit at about 4". Sink my shovel in and KLUNK. HUGE ROCK. I'm thinkin' It's below it. So in the process I uncover this thing and put all the dirt fro on top of this thing to the side. As I'm prying up with my shovel I snap the handle off. SH.......UGAR! Hunt is over. Well I scan the dirt and pick out this wasted button. OH WELL. Scan more of the pile and BANGO!!! 1829 LC. And I thought my hunt was over! Well I guess WAL-MART is on my shopping list tomarrow. I'll trade a $10 shovel for a great looking 1829 LC anyday! Good Luck and HH Hogge
 

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Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Really nice finds!! The old copper is welcomed in any condition.

VPR
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Very nice job on the oldies! :thumbsup:
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

nice finds
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Great diggs Hogge, I wish my LC today would have been in as good of shape as yours. Keep it up!!!
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Oh Man that L.C. , henceforth known as "ellsie" , sure is a honey - Nice going ! Argentium.
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Congrats on some great finds! I found my first 1859 a few weeks back, with the same "no shield" ID. I am still looking for a good way to clean these early Indians and Flying Eagles without turning them into toast.

Might I recommend spending a few more bucks and investing in a shovel that is meant to handle tough digging situations? My Relic Pro digging tool from Predator Tools (http://www.predatortools.com/) can even dig through tough root systems. You will be glad you made the investment!

Happy Hunting!
Neil
 

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Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Great finds! keep it up :thumbsup: :thumbsup: best of luck and HH
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

WOW - great finds, congrats!!!! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Nice finds, love that LC!!!!!!!!

HH Joe
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Very cool. Amazes me how the LC's hold up better than the IH pennies most of the time. Nice digs!
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Awesome hunt Sherm :thumbsup:

G1
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

nice finds
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

You should purchase a Vietnam Era Army shovel. I've had mine for 17 years now.


Or you could buy 4 more Walmart shovels in the next decade...



Nice finds! I like the early militia button and the nice LC.



-Buck
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

One of those ole school shovels from army will do the trick...no matter how the ground is they don't break. Congrats on your Finds and HH
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Great job Hogge! Better be careful..........maybe they sabotaged that shovel of yours. :wink:
 

Re: 1829 LC--1859 "Fatty" and 1896 IH, NYS Militia Button, WASTED Conn Copper?

Neil in West Jersey said:
Congrats on some great finds! I found my first 1859 a few weeks back, with the same "no shield" ID. I am still looking for a good way to clean these early Indians and Flying Eagles without turning them into toast.

Might I recommend spending a few more bucks and investing in a shovel that is meant to handle tough digging situations? My Relic Pro digging tool from Predator Tools (http://www.predatortools.com/) can even dig through tough root systems. You will be glad you made the investment!

Happy Hunting!
Neil

I must stand by the Relic Pro digging tool. Predator tools shipped it lightning fast. I ordered it tuesday afternoon and received it thursday AM. It sliced through the ground like a hot knife through butter, not to mention it can create a perfectly round plug 12" deep.
 

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