PA Sleuth
Sr. Member
- Joined
- Nov 26, 2014
- Messages
- 260
- Reaction score
- 708
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- Location
- Southeastern PA
- Detector(s) used
- Garrett Ace 250, Minelab E Trac, XP Deus
- Primary Interest:
- Metal Detecting
With the day off on Monday, I headed out to a section of woods I have hunted before, thinking the lack of vegetation would allow me to reach spots I previously missed. Here is the bounty:
An 1840 small date LC, an 1801 Draped Bust LC with beautiful reverse, a KGIII with a gorgeous obverse (think I see a _77_ on the reverse), an 1908 Barber dime, a rosette with a lead back, several bullets, and a shoe buckle. The shoe buckle is a bit of a mystery. It rang up a solid 11-47 on the E trac. It is heavy for it's size (believed to be a woman's shoe buckle). The question is whether it is solid silver or silver plated. It is devoid of any hallmarks, but there is no rust or brown showing through with the exception of the small holes, but it may still be dirt packed in the holes. Either way I am happy to have it. Here are some close ups of the KGIII and the Draped Bust:
Oh, and one last thing. I found this a week ago on a short hunt. While not all that impressive to look at, it is a first for me. I dug a three coin spill, a 1939 Wheatie, a 1947 Wheatie, and this sandwiched in between:
It took me a good two minutes of head scratching, then I remembered a video posted on JD's Variety channel. It may be one of the most elusive coins to dig and then positively ID. Context is your clue.
An 1840 small date LC, an 1801 Draped Bust LC with beautiful reverse, a KGIII with a gorgeous obverse (think I see a _77_ on the reverse), an 1908 Barber dime, a rosette with a lead back, several bullets, and a shoe buckle. The shoe buckle is a bit of a mystery. It rang up a solid 11-47 on the E trac. It is heavy for it's size (believed to be a woman's shoe buckle). The question is whether it is solid silver or silver plated. It is devoid of any hallmarks, but there is no rust or brown showing through with the exception of the small holes, but it may still be dirt packed in the holes. Either way I am happy to have it. Here are some close ups of the KGIII and the Draped Bust:
Oh, and one last thing. I found this a week ago on a short hunt. While not all that impressive to look at, it is a first for me. I dug a three coin spill, a 1939 Wheatie, a 1947 Wheatie, and this sandwiched in between:
It took me a good two minutes of head scratching, then I remembered a video posted on JD's Variety channel. It may be one of the most elusive coins to dig and then positively ID. Context is your clue.
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