A few finds from the plowed pasture

ModernMiner · Nov 10, 2009

As I mentioned previously, I had the horse pastures at the plantation property bush hogged and plowed recently to hopefully uncover more relics. I've been hitting it a bit during lunch, and working slowly listening for any signals. Lot's of rusty nails, horseshoe pieces, and RR spikes still out there. $:-\$
I was able to find a few keepers though.

Today I dug a 1888 IH. In rough shape and concave in the center, but still happy to see it. :icon_thumleft:

Three buttons: One large 28mm pewter (?) Colonial (?) :dontknow:

, one 1800's flat button w/shank, and a tiny 4-hole button.

A canister shot, and a small lead shot.

Not sure what the large round whats-it is? :dontknow:

I'm hoping with all this rain over the next few days it will continue to break down the dirt clumps.

HH,
MM

ModernMiner · Nov 11, 2009

Hill Billy said:
Better finds than you would find in your couch Doug.
Keep at it, I just found my first silver in a long time.

Thanks HB.
Another 1833 half dime out of this pasture would be a great sight.

You & BB have been doing fantastic lately. Keep it up. :icon_thumleft:

-Doug-

The Patriot said:
some great finds there..love the cannister shot...

Thanks Patriot.
CW troops camped on this property and the old plank road literally ran about 150' in front of this house.
-MM-

4-H said:
Hi Doug. It looks like your on the right track again this year...Another banner is heading your way...Mike HHHH

Thanks Mike.
I'm due for something good soon I hope. After seeing some of the great finds posted on TN lately, I'm getting embarrassed to post. :icon_pale:

-Doug-

BuckleBoy · Nov 11, 2009

MM,

That cannister shot is actually a solid find. And the small iron ball is likely grape.

Keep at it, my friend. :icon_thumleft:

-Buckles

ModernMiner · Nov 11, 2009

BuckleBoy said:
MM,

That cannister shot is actually a solid find. And the small iron ball is likely grape.

Keep at it, my friend.

-Buckles

Thanks BB.
Send a few of those old copper coins down here to NC for me PLEASE. :wink:

-Doug-

BuckleBoy · Nov 11, 2009

ModernMiner said:
BuckleBoy said:

MM,

That cannister shot is actually a solid find. And the small iron ball is likely grape.

Keep at it, my friend.

-Buckles

Click to expand...

Thanks BB.
Send a few of those old copper coins down here to NC for me PLEASE.
-Doug-

Doug, you haven't found that first LC yet? PM me--I have an idea or two.

rjw4law · Nov 11, 2009

Fertilizer damage.

Mirage · Nov 11, 2009

Doug,
Good deal on the IH and such. I was drooling for an IH but all I got was four 1918 wheats. Nate got the IH. ::)

That Tesoro thing still performing for you? :laughing7:

I think I'm going to trade my ML in for a DFX. Nate has been owning me lately. :dontknow:

Burdie · Nov 11, 2009

Did I read that right this area is the site of the Spanish 8 coin?
MM I love it all.
Burdie

Nana40 · Nov 11, 2009

Well...if you get the rain we had yesterday, there won't be any dirt left. :tongue3:

That site has been a great one for ya!! Hope ya find a bunch more!

Nana

ModernMiner · Nov 12, 2009

rjw4law said:
Fertilizer damage.

I know. That sucks. $:-\$
-MM-

Mirage said:
Doug,
Good deal on the IH and such. I was drooling for an IH but all I got was four 1918 wheats. Nate got the IH.

That Tesoro thing still performing for you?

I think I'm going to trade my ML in for a DFX. Nate has been owning me lately.

Bob,
I miss ya buddy. Thanks for the reply. I was worried about you. I thought the kids tied you down and stole your wallet. :laughing9:

Yeah, the Tesoro still seems to be doing it's job just fine. As far as I know at least. :dontknow:

You should trade that ML for a Silver Umax.

I hope you & the family are doing great. Remember, if you get snowed in and need to get a hunt in, you are always welcome at Club Miner. :icon_thumleft:

Sud's misses you too. :tongue3:

Take care,
Doug

Burdie said:
Did I read that right this area is the site of the Spanish 8 coin?
MM I love it all.
Burdie

Burdie,
The piece of eight I found at the 1830 CW site you & I hunted at. This site has produced a 1787 Colonial (NCJoe), Spanish silver half real (Mirage), 1833 half dime, IH's, V nickels, etc. Not one LC though.

-Doug-

Nana40 said:
Well...if you get the rain we had yesterday, there won't be any dirt left. That site has been a great one for ya!! Hope ya find a bunch more!

Nana

Nana,
I'm right there with you. It poured all day non-stop yesterday & it's still raining today. Our dogs bladder is going to burst soon. :laughing9:

Actually, this rain will probably help in breaking down the big dirt clumps in that plowed pasture. I'm sure the pottery shards will really be showing up my next time out, and hopefully an arrowhead too. :icon_thumleft:

Have a great weekend,
Doug

Burdie · Nov 12, 2009

This site has produced a 1787 Colonial (NCJoe), Spanish silver half real (Mirage), 1833 half dime, IH's, V nickels, etc. Not one LC though.

You mean that is all you have found there. :wink:

I think I better fly in and help you. Please make an X for the landing. :thumbsup:

Now wonder you are working that all up. I am slobbering on my keyboard just thinking about that site. Good luck in finding more.

Burdie

Detectingfreak · Nov 13, 2009

Very nice job on the indian head penny

dougadam · Nov 13, 2009

1888 great find

RPG · Nov 13, 2009

BuckleBoy said:
ModernMiner said:

BuckleBoy said:

MM,

That cannister shot is actually a solid find. And the small iron ball is likely grape.

Keep at it, my friend.

-Buckles

Click to expand...

Thanks BB.
Send a few of those old copper coins down here to NC for me PLEASE.
-Doug-

Click to expand...

Doug, you haven't found that first LC yet? PM me--I have an idea or two.

And after you PM him, PM me and tell me his idea.

Great finds as allways. I think there are some very old and unique finds in that pasture just waiting for you. Like I said once before, when you think you've found everyting, get a dozer to knock off about 6" and do it again. I bet there are some things down there the plow didn't roll up.

Good luck and don't forget to PM me BB's idea. :wink:

Randy