A handful of colonial coins, my best early artillery button and a pair of 12-pdrs.

[Aureus]

Had an interesting detecting week. In 3 hunts managed a good variety of early coins and relics.

The first two hunts were relatively slow as I was hitting one of my old sites but I still managed to get two 12 pounder cannonballs to add to my collection.
The first one was extremely deep. At least at the depth of 2 pinpointers. The second one wasn't very far away (also at a considerable depth) but I've only found it on the second hunt.



On the third day, hit a potential home site I had explored a bit before but couldn't locate the spot the house was standing. I had a strange feeling some relics and coins were lurking underneath the ground as I would occasionally find a flat button or a small buckle. Than, the Hallelujah moment. One after the other, pulled a bunch of early colonial coins (7 in total), five George III 1770's Halfpennies and two Spread eagle tokens 1814, all in a very decent condition.




And than, the cherry on the cake, my best preserved 1780's British officers artillery button. In an amazing condition for a dug example.


A bunch of flat and Dandy buttons.


And a bit of a surprise. A copper and stone (or glass) ring. That site having zero modern junk I assume it's from the same period.


Thanks for the comments.

 

[Aureus]

Wow, how awesome on all accounts! those cannon balls look sweet and then the coins are crazy nice. the button is totally wonderful and the ring is bound to be from that period too. what's not to like?

Thanks. I really like when I manage to get a good diversity of finds.

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Congrats on some great finds!

 

[Aureus]

Awesome finds and sweet button. The one i found was still in great shape but no gilt left on it unfortunately. Congrats! [emoji2][emoji106]

Thanks K1DDO. I have recently found a large artillery in a great shape but without guild. This one was a big surprise as I have never seen them before.

 

[Aureus]

Wow. Amazing finds! That button is super cool and I love the handful of old coppers. Congrats!!

Thanks pa-dirt_nc-sand.

 

[Aureus]

Jack pot, nice finds!

Thanks!

 

[Aureus]

An absolute killer series of hunts!

Thanks PoE

 

[Aureus]

A cannonball would be a sweet addition to a collection. That's pretty deep ha. Very nice looking old coppers too. Woot!

Thanks.
I have way over a dozen of different size cannonballs, but every time I find an other one I'm as excited as when I've found my first one.

 

[EastCoastmetal]

We had one of those cannon balls rolling around in our house where I grew up, never really thought about it, other then it was kinda cool, I must ask the family what happened to it, someone probably snagged it and has it stashed somewhere. I will get a picture if its still around.

 

[Aureus]

We had one of those cannon balls rolling around in our house where I grew up, never really thought about it, other then it was kinda cool, I must ask the family what happened to it, someone probably snagged it and has it stashed somewhere. I will get a picture if its still around.

Yes. For sure. Look if it has a broad arrow on it, could be very interesting.

 

[Javadroid]

Can't add much more adulation than what's been shared, but I will add that I find the idea that the ring is from the same era to be as exciting as the coins, even if it's not of precious metal and stone. Something about finding a piece that someone last wore some 200 years ago, give or take, that makes a strong connection to the find.

Congrats on all these and cheers to your continued success so you can show us more!

 

[Aureus]

Epic Epic Epic!!! Awesome saves, well done!

Thanks BLK HOLE

 

[Aureus]

Great group of finds. Love the Artillery button and the 12 pounders. That's a pretty good copper day too. I'm womderimg if the 1771 is a Machins Mills?

Thanks Steve. I'm not that familiar with Machin's Mills coins but it could be possible.

 

[Aureus]

What a great group of finds-congratulations

Thanks DownNDirty

 

[Aureus]

Fantastic finds...i really like that button

Thanks. I actually thought at first it was some modern stuff. Couldn't believe it could be in such a great condition after more than 200 years in the ground.

 

[Aureus]

I want them all. Nice hunt. Some real nice finds. Congrats

Thanks Hawks

 

[Aureus]

Congrats on all of the nice finds. You are consistently finding the goods. Well done.

That button is really something.

Thanks CT.

 

[Aureus]

Unbelievable coppers amongst EVERYTHING else!!! You guys are so lucky. Congratulations

Thanks Truth1253. A bit of luck but a lot of hard work.

 

[lucky92]

Great finds

 

[Patriot Relics]

Pair of 12 pounders and an arty button seems like it was meant to be. Pile of coppers is just showing off lol hell of a series buddy

 

[Aureus]

That’s a great looking button and those
canon balls are too cool.

Thanks