Archaic point, Revolutionary War, 1812, early US cent ... a few finds.

[Aureus]

Had 3 hunts with some interesting finds dating from Archaic period to mid 1800's Some farmers are kind enough to let me access their fields even after they planted the crops and I mange to go there until the first growth.

My favorite relic was an eyeball find. Couldn't believe my eyes at first when I spotted it laying perfectly flat on the ground. Not 100% sure of its use (knife,arrow or spear), period or material. But it's a BEAUTY! By far, the nicest point in my collection.

Archaic or Early Woodland point. It's large one,with 80 mm in length. Looks similar to the one in the link http://projectilepoints.net/Points/Susquehanna_Broad.html



Another great find was my second Revolutionary War 67th of foot. A pretty rare button to find as only around 80 soldiers of that regiment participated in Burgoyne's Campaign.


Than, an other nice button. Rev War 29th. Same type as the one from last week. Always happy to find this regiment.


Late 1700's to 1812 Artillery


A musket trigger guard and a possible piece of a buttstock


Not many coins. Most were George III halfpennies. Strangely, those that survived were American.
An early US Large cent - 1801


Hard times token. Walsh's N.Y. 1835


My only silver find was this unusual solid silver tube. Made of silver wire (very complex work) appears to be hand made.
Might be a decoration for an early smoking pipe stem.


A few knee or hat buckles.


My most beautiful Dandy button. Silver and gold plated. Great patina.


A very early button from mid to late 1700's. Only have found one of those in the past.


A couple of silver plated buckles.


Had lots of fun!

Thanks for the comments.

 

[Aureus]

beautiful finds! That point is stunning and in a very high quality material!It's made of chalcedony. One of the finer and more desirable materials out there in my opinion and a lot less common. It appears it was a stemmed spearpoint which has since had the base broken off. Still a beauty regardless! The military finds are great too!

Thanks for the info ColonialDude. My favorite point since I have started detecting. Looks great on display.

 

[Aureus]

Wow! Those are all keepers. That is one of the nicest points I’ve ever seen. I really like that trigger guard too. Congratulations on a great assortment of finds. Wow!

Thanks Hawks88

 

[Aureus]

Congrats on some outstanding finds.

Thanks Trezurehunter

 

[cgdigger]

Wow. I'm in awe. I love everything you posted. Those points are absolutely killer. Congratulations!

 

[Aureus]

Great assortment of early finds there.

That dandy button is a beauty and those Rev buttons are fantastic too. Sounds like you're on an old site...

Thanks. Yes, the site dates to at least mid 1700's (not counting stone point find).

 

[Aureus]

Those finds are all fantastic Aureus but with the translucency on that point, it takes the cake.

Thanks DigToChina. It sure looks nice, the material it's made of is really something.

 

[Joe-Dirt]

Nice finds!!

 

[Aureus]

Wow-there are a lot of great finds in this post. That is a beautiful point/blade-excellent workmanship and very thin. The Rev War buttons are great finds and that button really is a dandy (pun intended).

Yes, the workmanship on that point is impressive. Might have something to do with the material it was made of as it could allow a more precise clipping job.
For some reason I never find dandy buttons, maybe because I hunt earlier sites. Only got maybe 3 since I have started detecting (not counting a few I have found in Vermont on a hunt with Z.K.) They are usually pretty thin, from what I have seen. This one is actually very thick. I'm wondering if it wasn't made from an old coin.

 

[Aureus]

Great group of finds. Love the point and the buttons!

Thanks Steve

 

[CRUSADER]

Very nice looking piece.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Had 3 hunts with some interesting finds dating from Archaic period to mid 1800's Some farmers are kind enough to let me access their fields even after they planted the crops and I mange to go there until the first growth.

My favorite relic was an eyeball find. Couldn't believe my eyes at first when I spotted it laying perfectly flat on the ground. Not 100% sure of its use (knife,arrow or spear), period or material. But it's a BEAUTY! By far, the nicest point in my collection.

Archaic or Early Woodland point. It's large one,with 80 mm in length. Looks similar to the one in the link Susquehanna Broadspear Projectile Point
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Another great find was my second Revolutionary War 67th of foot. A pretty rare button to find as only around 80 soldiers of that regiment participated in Burgoyne's Campaign.
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Than, an other nice button. Rev War 29th. Same type as the one from last week. Always happy to find this regiment.
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Late 1700's to 1812 Artillery
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A musket trigger guard and a possible piece of a buttstock
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Not many coins. Most were George III halfpennies. Strangely, those that survived were American.
An early US Large cent - 1801
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Hard times token. Walsh's N.Y. 1835
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My only silver find was this unusual solid silver tube. Made of silver wire (very complex work) appears to be hand made.
Might be a decoration for an early smoking pipe stem.
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A few knee or hat buckles.
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My most beautiful Dandy button. Silver and gold plated. Great patina.
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A very early button from mid to late 1700's. Only have found one of those in the past.
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A couple of silver plated buckles.
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Had lots of fun!

Thanks for the comments.

Drooling over your latest rev pewters Aureus, you continue to crush it buddy. That 67th is a tough one to dig, found a late war partial in Charleston so they made it at least this far south as part of another unit in 1782.

 

[Aureus]

Nice!!!! Congrats!!!!

Thanks Digger RJ

 

[Aureus]

beautiful finds! congrats

Thanks nagami

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Incredible hunt and finds , esp. like the quartz and the DB cent .
Yes ... Interesting weave on the silver item.

~ VeRy nice indeed ~

 

[Aureus]

Great post as usual. Congrats on the killer quality and variety of finds.

Best of luck to you sir.

Thanks CT. Best of luck to you too.

 

[Aureus]

Fantastic hunt!

Those buttons are amazing...love the old copper too!

Thanks PoE

 

[Aureus]

Wow. I'm in awe. I love everything you posted. Those points are absolutely killer. Congratulations!

Thanks cgdigger

 

[Aureus]

Nice finds!!

Thanks Joe-Dirt

 

[Aureus]

Very nice looking piece.

Thanks Cru