1847 Large, Marbles, Token, and Misc.

Merf · Jun 22, 2008

Greetings swinging dirtfishers.
I hunted a new spot today shown on an old platt map that is just cornfield now.
I think the token says 1865, Kind of bad shape but it was still fun to find one that old.
The clay marbles where an eyeball find on top of the ground.
I had to end the hunt due to a heavy downpour. I will be heading back there soon before the corn gets too high.
Thanks for looking and best luck to all, Merf

Evolution · Jun 22, 2008

Great finds as always Merf. :thumbsup:

I love hunting the open fields. So much easier than woods hunting.

incajoe · Jun 22, 2008

Great pictures and nice finds.
I like that Indian head watch fob.

incajoe · Jun 22, 2008

PS. The token looks like 1863 to my eyes.

Colonial Zoyboy · Jun 22, 2008

Merf, you are on a frickin' roll with those coppas. You're patience and persistence pays off in big dividends...just about every hunt. You always make me proud, buddy!

Kyle

jraven · Jun 22, 2008

Nice finds, Can't wait to see what you find when you return.... :thumbsup:

Colonial KirkPA · Jun 22, 2008

Merf,

Awesome coppa day to you, buddy! You always make me proud! :thumbsup:

Kirk

Merf · Jun 22, 2008

Evolution said:
Great finds as always Merf. I love hunting the open fields. So much easier than woods hunting.

Thanks Evolution--- :thumbsup:

Yes the fields are so easy. Hope I don't get lost out there when the corn get high.

incajoe said:
Great pictures and nice finds.
I like that Indian head watch fob.

Thanks Incajoe- :thumbsup:

Yes it may be 1863. That watch fob is sweet---Wish it was complete.

Nick Pappagiorgio said:
... Nick ...

Thanks Nick my friend :thumbsup:

You are too kind.

Merf · Jun 22, 2008

Colonial Zoyboy said:
Merf, you are on a frickin' roll with those coppas. You're patience and persistence pays off in big dividends...just about every hunt. You always make me proud, buddy!

Kyle

Thanks for the reply and kind words Kyle. :thumbsup:

You and your crew out east are making some fantastic finds at that new spot.
I would love to find some of those really old Coppas.
You make me proud my friend. :thumbsup:

jraven said:
Nice finds, Can't wait to see what you find when you return....

Thanks JR

Colonial KirkPA said:
Merf,

Awesome coppa day to you, buddy! You always make me proud!

Kirk

Thanks Kirk my friend :thumbsup:

You and your crew are showing the rest of us how it is done when it comes to Coppas.
You make me proud to follow your fine example. :thumbsup:

Possumguts · Jun 22, 2008

That token may be a Civil War Token, private issue during the Civil War. They were issued by private merchants to deal with the coin shortage. Can any Civil War Token collectors out there verify??

sonny60 · Jun 22, 2008

nice LC WTG

unclejesse67 · Jun 23, 2008

Nice finds. Looks like someone burned the hole through that LC with a cutting torch.

civilman1 · Jun 23, 2008

You HAVE been on a roll Merf.....I'll take hunting the field's before anything.Awesome find's :thumbsup:

Did you check the end of that rainbow? Great Job!!!

silverfreak · Jun 23, 2008

Amazing pics Merf..the best in the business. Nice digs. :thumbsup:

EDDE · Jun 23, 2008

merf

i have the same token
found at that river spot :wink:

Merf · Jun 23, 2008

Possumguts said:
That token may be a Civil War Token, private issue during the Civil War. They were issued by private merchants to deal with the coin shortage. Can any Civil War Token collectors out there verify??

I think you are right Possumguts :thumbsup:

I wish I knew why it has a hole in it.

sonny60 said:
nice LC WTG

Thanks Sonny :thumbsup:

unclejesse67 said:
Nice finds. Looks like someone burned the hole through that LC with a cutting torch.

Thanks Unclejesse :thumbsup:

About 30% of the LCs I have found were holed-----Wish I knew why.

civilman1 said:
You HAVE been on a roll Merf.....I'll take hunting the field's before anything.Awesome find's Did you check the end of that rainbow? Great Job!!!

Thanks Civilman :thumbsup:

I will be checking that rainbow site out for sure

silverfreak said:
Amazing pics Merf..the best in the business. Nice digs.

Thanks Silverfreak

EDDE said:
merf

i have the same token
found at that river spot

EDDE-----I wish I could read mine----I can only make out a few words.

allen · Jun 23, 2008

awesome finds....

PBK · Jun 23, 2008

Good stuff! :thumbsup:

The token is a Civil War "store card" issued in 1863 by George B. Ames, "Dealer in Drugs, Books, &c" in Belvidere, Illinois.

Orlando · Jun 23, 2008

Very Nice Find. I wish there was a Corn Field near my town. WTG . It's a beautifull sight.

BuckleBoy · Jun 23, 2008

Great finds, Merf!

Excellent ID, PBK. :thumbsup:

I think the Jew's Harp is an interesting find. Except for the early Colonial sites, I only find harmonica reeds. Seems like the Jew's Harp waned in popularity after 1800-1820ish... But there you have a CW-era one. Being a musician, I'd love to find one. I've watched buddies dig them, but never could get over one.

The heart piece is interesting too. It's about the same size as the one I dug last Tuesday. Is it lead-filled or just stamped brass? (Hoping for lead-filled. :wink:

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Congrats,

Buckleboy