A THIRD H.M.A.???!!! (Edited)

[umrgolf]

Josh and I returned to our latest site that has been good to the two of us recently. I got a faint signal bouncing around the mid 40's in the vicinity of where the other two H.M.A.'s were recovered, lo and behold, a third I decided to leave this one with most of the dirt caked on and H.M.A. visible for display. One of the replies to the last thread from a former local hunter stated that he had heard of 8 H.M.A.'s being dug (including our 2). I think it's safe to say an entire coat was discarded in this area so there should be a couple more nearby. Also came away with my best seated dime to date (1877).

Side note- after closer inspection, the buttons are two different variations. The one from yesterday has a slanted left side on the building and thinner letters. For a better view, check out this link and you will see the differences.
http://www.relicman.com/buttons/zArchiveButtonConStatesVirginiaFSchool.htm

H.M.A. #3










Dirty Finds


1877 Seated Liberty Dime (ended up having great detail w/ gray patina)




Group (H.M.A., 1877 Seated Dime, skeleton key, marble, 1830's Eagle A cuff, 1700's Tombac)

 

[BobinSouthVA]

Re: A THIRD H.M.A.!!!

Wow...nice buttons Jeff.

Congrats

 

[umrgolf]

Re: A THIRD H.M.A.!!!

I love the look of that uncleaned button sitting next to the cleaned button. With the "gold plating" left inside the "windows", it looks as if the "lights" are on in the building! Congratulations on finding your third H.M.A. button umrgolf2010!
As you mentioned, I bet that there's more where those came from too!

It does appear that the lights are on in the Academy building! That's great stuff! Thanks for the nice reply and we're hoping there's another in there.....

Thanks to the rest of you for the nice replies as always. Kyle, tell Kirk congrats for me.. BB, you are hilarious Thanks Quindy, our hunts have been pretty happy thanks dawg, definitely lucky.. Tuberale, didn't notice that, looks like an S from the pic I'll have to check when I get home Giant, they were only made in the vest size Thanks Bob, good to hear from you again.. thanks Carl, plehbah's whereabouts Not sure if I'd go that far Deepdiger very true Josh, gotta love that rain

 

[tuatara]

Re: A THIRD H.M.A.!!!

You're very lucky in finding rare buttons and old silver . Hit this place again.

 

[dfx willy]

Re: A THIRD H.M.A.!!!

Man, Jeff, that is awesome! I am pretty sure you guys will dig at least 5 total!

We won't be getting out for two weeks. Kirk's wedding is next weekend, so we'll be taking a break.

kirks getting married? oh well looks like the detecters heading for the closet awesome button and good luck on more. willy

 

[mainer]

Re: A THIRD H.M.A.!!!

Congratulations my friend. Its hard to believe you found a third, like you said must be a whole coat there, and if there is I'm bettin you or Josh will find the rest of them. Heres to you Jeff.

 

[umrgolf]

Congratulations my friend. Its hard to believe you found a third, like you said must be a whole coat there, and if there is I'm bettin you or Josh will find the rest of them. Heres to you Jeff.

I guess we'll have to see if there's more Thank you Jesse

Thank you Willy, Alan got a good kick out of me telling him that you guys are twins

 

[civilman1]

It might be a variant but it's still the "third"......Congrat's Jeff

 

[Sniffy]

Thats pretty bad "ace" in the hole.

 

[treasurehound]

Talk about finding the holy grail. What a fantastic find. I hope you many more there.

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

J's , I can't see the variation , I need my eyes examined I believe there is a difference . You may have mentioned this , question ; were these all found close to each other I like the lost jacket theory ! That would be a grand slam if all the buttons are within that area if not , 3 will work, and call it a great week

 

[MonkeyBoy]

Once again guys... OUTSTANDING!!! I have moved into the official Jealous category... that is a first for me here on T-Net.. there have been many great finds but these are the first that make me actually envious!!!


MB

 

[The Patriot]

another great button!....your killing me here... gotta get out diggin!

WTG

 

[kuger]

Man,just the buttons you guys have dug this year would make one heck of a collection!!!Pretty sure that whole coat has to be there!!Right on man,I am happy for you guys!!!!

 

[Kirk PA]

Jeff, awesome job digging up VA's past with class and style. I hope you can dig some more cut silvers before you head out. Say hi to Josh for me.

Kirk

 

[ProPointer]

Awesome!

 

[allen]

and the only buttons i find says levis on them !!
Congrats on those amazing buttons !

 

[Irchr]

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nice set of buttons there, they would make great cuff links if you wear them.

 

[metalev4]

Impressive!! I want to hear more about the 2 varieties

My email address is metalev@yahoo.com. Send me your email address or email me at my address so I can ask you a couple of questions.
-Ev

 

[umrgolf]

Hey, thank you all for the replies.. Will answer questions later when i get to work. Evan, email sent.. Jeff

 

[umrgolf]

Ok, made it to work (unfortunately) .... Thanks Joe Dawg, the two buttons are different, its very slight but if you look at the left side of the building on the latest one, it slants at about a 45 degree angle unlike the first one which goes straight across.. Thanks Monkeyboy, I appreciate the compliments and help i.d.'ing.. Thanks Kuger, we sure hope that whole coat is nearby, the signals are getting very slim but plenty of adjacent property to check ... Kirk, hUGE CONGRATS man!!! (hope to wind up w/ another cut silver or two too) ... Thanks again to all who took time to reply