And So It Begins....3 Copper Spill(2 Draped and a Toasty One) Designed Tombac

[Ahab8]

Finished up a job yesterday so I could try my luck today. There's still a ton of snow in the woods and was very hard going. I basically only had a couple sites that I though may be huntable. I went to the last site that I hunted in the beginning of January. No written history about this place but obviously there was something there. I could only hunt a small portion of the site as 80% is buried in snow. It started slow and I really expected nothing but eventually I got a nice mid 80s hit at 7" and pulled a large copper. Then I got a similar signal about 18" away and pulled two more large coppers. Then I got a fairly low number and dug a Tombac button. Anybody that doesn't dig those lower numbers is missing out. I love these designed tombacs.
I was absolutely dying by the end of this hunt. Walking through the deep snow is rough. My iPhone has an app on it that tells how far you walk and I trekked over 6 miles. I am beat and need to get into detecting condition.
So two of the coppers were Draped Busts. A 1798 which is cool because it's a date I haven't found before. The other I believe is 1802 or 1803. I've got them in mineral oil and have little faith in them but we shall see. I was happy just to get a date. Felt so damn good to get back out there and so happy that I actually found a few keepers. Good luck out there everybody.

 

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[Bob207]

Some great finds for this time of year! I went and checked a cellar hole yesterday and the snow was knee deep in the woods and about 6" deep around the hole. Wont be long...couple more weeks i'm thinking. I got permission to a property where an early 1700's settlement was and the wait for spring is killing me. Hope my new AT Pro squeaks out a couple good finds for me.

 

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[Mi$terG]

Nicely done, Abe, as usual. The first of many good finds for you this year, I'm sure. I'm thinking maybe an Oak Tree this year- maybe a Willow? I haven't been able to get out myself with the exception of the beach, but another week of 40+ temps should do the trick on the snow in the woods. I will stay tuned to your posts- best of luck. Geoff

 

[Ahab8]

Nicely done, Abe, as usual. The first of many good finds for you this year, I'm sure. I'm thinking maybe an Oak Tree this year- maybe a Willow? I haven't been able to get out myself with the exception of the beach, but another week of 40+ temps should do the trick on the snow in the woods. I will stay tuned to your posts- best of luck. Geoff

Yup were almost there buddy. It was rough hunting for sure. You'll be out there killing it in no time. Oh what I wouldn't do for a willow tree

 

[Ahab8]

You've been right before about these things

 

[TNGUNS]

Haven't been on here in a few days so it appears I am a bit belated in telling you what a dog you really are. ha ha. Congrats my friend. Some more killer finds from the far north. HH.

 

[creade]

And...don't forget I stumbled over a 1685 1/2 farthing.

Annnnnd....I'm up to 58 silvers this year. I don't feel like posting a thread on today's finds so I'm just going to dump a pic on your thread

Man you guys are awful

 

[creade]

Awesome hunt it looks the be a great spot! I checked out the woods around me the other day. The snow was 6-8 inches and 4 around the cellar,but did that suck to walk through I commend you for your willpower

 

[smokedaddy]

Nice Job Ahab, Always nice to pull early American coins.

 

[pepperj]

Nice start to the year Abe, with snow sill on the ground and all you did well. You're going to have a great season out there this year I'm sure, if this is any indication.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Congrats Abe. Very nice start brother!

 

[Steve in PA]

Glad to see you were finally able to get out Abe, even if conditions weren't optimal you still made some good finds!

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

This is a great start to your year Abe!
If you found all of this in just 20% of the detectable area, I can't wait to see what you find in the remaining 80%!

Looks like your going to have another amazing year my friend!
Dave