1st and Last hunt of 2011- UPDATE on Gold Bar!

umrgolf · Jan 16, 2011

-Update on gold bar in reply 52

It's been a while since I've been out at all, but decided to head down to Arkansas to visit some family and gave Matt (peanut) a call. He took me to a couple of his sites that he and several others have hit real hard over the years on Friday and Saturday. I'll be leaving the country here in about three weeks for a year, so it was nice to sneak in one last hunt :headbang:

Friday, January 14

Matt sitting next to my freshly dug silver.. All we could see was the reeded edge sticking out of the clump.

short video of the silver, sorry about the wind ::)

Nice Arkansas sunset as we were leaving the field on Friday

Friday's Take

I believe the gold bar is solid gold. Nowhere on the piece is there any evidence of it being plated and I put a nice scratch on the side and it still looks gold. It's also very heavy for it's size. I think this could have been a personalized Lt. shoulder bar and I also believe that it's from the same period as the coin. There was literally zero modern trash in this field. This field has given up 30+ pre-CW silver coins and old gold jewelry over the years. Any input is appreciated.

1850-O halfdime (appears to have initials carved from 9-11 o'clock)

Continued

umrgolf · Jan 16, 2011

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{Sentinel} said:
Silver and Gold BABY! This just proves that the ole J-TEAM can walk into any site, even

ones that have been pounded and pounded for years and years still dig great stuff! I

like those initials that are carved into that Seated, makes it a personal piece that's a welcome addition to

the collection! Congrats man and have a good time over in Russia and when you get back, come on

back to Ole' Virginny and we'll have a DIGGING BLOWOUT!!!!!

When I get back, IT'S ON :headbang:

umrgolf · Jan 16, 2011

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Neil in West Jersey said:
Nice way to finish out the year. Good luck in your travels!

Thanks Neil! good luck in 2011

BuckleBoy · Jan 16, 2011

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Some GREAT finds! That gold bar is first rate--and I feel certain that you're on the right track with the ID of that piece.

We'll be sad to see you go, but I hope you'll be somewhere that you can do a bit of detecting. :icon_sunny:

Your Friend,

Buckles

umrgolf · Jan 16, 2011

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BuckleBoy said:
Some GREAT finds! That gold bar is first rate--and I feel certain that you're on the right track with the ID of that piece.

We'll be sad to see you go, but I hope you'll be somewhere that you can do a bit of detecting.

Your Friend,

Buckles

thank you BB, I wont be detecting while Im gone but I'll try to keep up with friend's finds.. Good luck in 2011 :headbang:

Sniffy · Jan 16, 2011

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AWESOME! :headbang:

I'm completely snowed in now (over 2 ft on the ground) and posts like these keep my hopes up for the big thaw!

umrgolf · Jan 16, 2011

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Sniffy said:
AWESOME! I'm completely snowed in now (over 2 ft on the ground) and posts like these keep my hopes up for the big thaw!

thanks Sniffy! good luck in 2011 man :headbang:

dwayne sueno · Jan 16, 2011

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sweet digs, Jeff.
looks like gold from here!

DetectorOCD · Jan 16, 2011

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What shovel is that in the second video, the Little Eagle?

Tuberale · Jan 16, 2011

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We're definately going to miss your posts here on TNet, Jeff. Be safe.

civilman1 · Jan 16, 2011

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Awesome hunt Jeff....look's like you all ran your coil over some killer target's.Best of Luck to ya oversea's :icon_salut:

Sneaking your detector in the duffle ::)

Woodland Detectors · Jan 16, 2011

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:hello:

Whats up brothern?

Great to see you got out. Great looking silver too! We're moving up to VA. in a few weeks. Josh says were about 3 hours from each other. Hopefully we can dig this year.

Mike

jamesbibb · Jan 16, 2011

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Nice digs brotha!! Sweet half dime! I hear your going to Russia-wow

Enjoy your trip and be good will catch up when you get back

easttndigger · Jan 16, 2011

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good lookin relics....VA has got me spoiled

HISPAN · Jan 16, 2011

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Hello !

Great pics and finds.... congrats ! :thumbsup:

Yard Digger · Jan 16, 2011

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Just curious, but what are the two items I've marked in this pic?
Yard Digger

cntrydncr1 · Jan 16, 2011

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wow! great hunt Jeff! Good luck with your trip/travels. You will be missed! Hope you find everything you are looking for while you are away! keep in touch on fb...

peanut · Jan 16, 2011

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Yard Digger said:
Just curious, but what are the two items I've marked in this pic?
Yard Digger

The top one is camp lead. The bottom one is a pocket knife bolster.
peanut

umrgolf · Jan 16, 2011

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DetectorOCD said:
What shovel is that in the second video, the Little Eagle?

I bought that thing 3 years ago and I really don't remember which model the guy said it was $:-\$ Maybe peanut will tell ya, he has the same one :laughing7:

peanut · Jan 16, 2011

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umrgolf said:
DetectorOCD said:

What shovel is that in the second video, the Little Eagle?

Click to expand...

I bought that thing 3 years ago and I really don't remember which model the guy said it was $:-\$ Maybe peanut will tell ya, he has the same one

The shovel is a Sampson T handle. I got mine from Kellyco and I love it!
Matt

Yard Digger · Jan 16, 2011

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peanut said:
Yard Digger said:

Just curious, but what are the two items I've marked in this pic?
Yard Digger

Click to expand...

The top one is camp lead. The bottom one is a pocket knife bolster.
peanut

Ok thanks peanut, but now you're causing me to ask another stupid question. What is camp lead? And, is it actually lead? And, what is it used for? Well, that's 3 stupid questions but at least I'm trying to increase my knowledge. :laughing7:

Thanks again for your enlightenment. Yard Digger