BB and KFB hit the fields for some EAGLES and a BEAUTIFUL 1861 IH

[BuckleBoy]

Hello All,

I got out with KFB today. Found our site up on a big hill in a bean field with a great view of a mile or two in every direction.





The finds were very thin, and it took us a while to pinpoint the exact spot we needed to focus on. KFB found the first good keeper--a CW-Era Eagle Button (Backmark "Extra Quality"). We got a couple of silverware handles, pewter bits, KFB got a toe tap and I got one as well, plus some rivets.

Here's KFB diggin a hole to China for some scrap Iron.



I then got a nice signal, flipped the dirt out, and saw an item I thought was either a coin or button sticking out of the dirt clod. I asked KFB for an ID number before I broke it out, so I could get a photo if it was a coin--and he said it read low (prolly because it was a Copper-Nickel IH!). I broke it out of the clod rather unceremoniously and then realized it was a coin. Here she is:



A few more bits for both of us, and then I dug another Eagle Button Here is a photo of both of them, freshly dug:



Since it was a short hunt, we couldn't spend long. I don't expect much more to come out of this spot, but I think I'll go back tomorrow and finish it up with a few other members of the team...

Here are my finds, plus KFB's Eagle button (on the left). My button had a pushed in and broken back (no backmark). The round thing with the design on it is a decorative rivet. The IH is an 1861 "fatty," and it was lost when it was new. I can still read a full "Liberty" on the headband.








Best Wishes to all of you from the IRON Brigade.

 

[allen]

way to go on those great looking finds...

 

[JimBeHuntin']

Nice digs and great photos ... congratz ~ Jimmy

 

[seger98]

Super!

 

[diggervet]

very nice! I keep looking for something I recognize in the surrounding countryside so I can join you!

 

[BuckleBoy]

very nice! I keep looking for something I recognize in the surrounding countryside so I can join you!

Welcome to Anywheresville.

 

[DD-777]

Buck - Looks like you and KFB had a beautiful day and some beautiful finds - congrats to you both...

 

[JimmyT]

Nice finds BB glad to see KFB getting out again and I love the buttons. On top of that hill today was rather chilly wasn't it ? Anyway love reading your post can't wait until the next.

Later Jim

 

[Ohio Jerry]

Two Eagle buttons!! Cool!!,that 61 fatty is awesome. The fatties I've dug are all crusty. The soil was kind to that one. Nice finds lately Buckleboy,now that the crops are done I'll bet you got a ton of sites lined up
Jerry

 

[ModernMiner]

Nice job on the finds guys. Finally some cool weather.
The buttons and IH are great indeed, but I like that cool little design rivet too. Never saw one like that.
Congrats,
Doug

 

[Don in SJ]

It's great that the penny came out better than the buttons! The fatties are always nice to find.

Don

 

[brnn53]

Good job fellas! Nice saves!
Mike

 

[daytondigger]

Congratulations on another successful hunt. I'm sure you rather dig large cents, but those fatties are nice finds. The buttons are great as well. I always enjoy reading your posts, keep on diggin'

 

[Hutch911]

Nice finds way to go

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

I'd like to find more of that type button. I forgot to post my fatboy 1863 injun that I found last week. Great shape also. Great hunt for you guys.
Chris

 

[kimsdad]

To think that penny was minted the same year the Civil War began - Wow! Nice finds!!!

 

[Dman]

Way to go. You are digging some really good stuff. I like the Eagle buttons.
Dman

 

[civilman1]

Look's like a great spot BB...pretty good sized area.Iron Brigade pull's out some more Goodie's.....Congrat's on the Fatty and the Eagle's but I think I'll keep mine HH!!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Nice finds BB glad to see KFB getting out again and I love the buttons. On top of that hill today was rather chilly wasn't it ? Anyway love reading your post can't wait until the next.

Later Jim

Pretty darned cold. I was trying to keep my hat on, and KFB looked like a miniature Troll with his hood up and shades on.

Thanks a bunch for your reply, Jimmy T. Good to hear from you, and I hope everything is going o.k.

 

[BuckleBoy]

Two Eagle buttons!! Cool!!,that 61 fatty is awesome. The fatties I've dug are all crusty. The soil was kind to that one. Nice finds lately Buckleboy,now that the crops are done I'll bet you got a ton of sites lined up
Jerry

Seems like the soil is nice in the area to anything that has nickel in it. Ten miles away from the area we're working on now, that isn't the case--but the last Shield nickel I dug was from right around the block--I could literally see the spot I dug it from up on the hill.

We are tearing through the sites right now. I figure there are still 120 or so on the list--but only 80-90 are field spots. The rest are Tough wooded ones that'll take some work. I figure we gotta stay busy when the fields freeze solid.


Best Wishes to you Jerry.


-Buckles