Coin spill with BIG SILVER... Large cent.. buttons.. watch fob.. interesting bell

[Evolution]

The weather was great today so my buddy and I got out for a while to a site that dates back to the early to mid 1800's. We both started hunting along the mature tree line near the road in the front yard.

Not even 5 minutes into the hunt I got my first signal and dug up a coin spill that started with a 1918 S Walking Liberty half dollar at only 3 inches deep.

I re-scanned the hole and was still getting a good signal in the side of the hole. Out popped a 1936 Mercury dime and a 1936 Buffalo nickel.

Still getting a good signal in the hole I proceeded to recover 3 wheat pennies from the same hole. I kept searching in this area and the next signal I got was a good solid 80 VDI on my VX3. I was surprised to see a large copper coin in the hole at about 3 inches deep very close to an old tree stump.
Turned out to be an 1828 Coronet large cent.
About 10 feet away from the large cent I dug what appears to be a watch fob. It says "International Harvester Company of America" and advertises all the equipment they sell.

I'm not sure what the picture limit is in one post so I'll add a few more on in a second.

 

[pepperj]

So far with the photo's posted I'd say you had an awesome hunt!

 

[Evolution]

More pictures.... Here's a compilation of today's finds.


I also dug an interesting bell with an eagle and stars/rays motif. Appears to be bronze.

Here's the watch fob and a piece of ornate costume jewelry I found cleaned up a bit.

 

[GPS53]

Nice spill.

 

[The Patriot]

Great spill and gorgeous bell!

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds Evolution.

 

[SusanMN]

What a great site and hunt!

 

[romeo-1]

Man, if you're going to find a bell THAT'S the one to find!

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Yeah, All good for sure esp the half, they don;t show up too often, but that bell is special.
Congrats.

 

[mangum]

Awesome finds! Great half & the bell is really unique. HH!

 

[oldmaps]

great finds , any markings on the bell

 

[Evolution]

great finds , any markings on the bell

Thanks for the reply. Unfortunately the top of the bell is broken and there is a small crack down the side. Looks like the Liberty Bell. Here's a couple more pics... I cleaned it up a bit. The only marks I can see are on the top of the bell...but I can't make any sense of them.

 

[BVI Hunter]

Are you kidding me!!!

I saw the first pictures and was waiting for the page to load so I could click "like" - then the other pics came up!!!

great finds!!!!!!!

 

[Evolution]

Are you kidding me!!!

I saw the first pictures and was waiting for the page to load so I could click "like" - then the other pics came up!!!

great finds!!!!!!!

Thanks for the reply BVI Hunter. I was very fortunate today with some of the recoveries I made. I try to take pics of the hunt as I go so I can make a post that makes people feel like they were there when the artifacts were found. I definitely had a lot of pics to post today.

 

[BVI Hunter]

Thanks for the reply BVI Hunter. I was very fortunate today with some of the recoveries I made. I try to take pics of the hunt as I go so I can make a post that makes people feel like they were there when the artifacts were found. I definitely had a lot of pics to post today.

Im gonna try that!!

it really "adds" to the authenticity of the find!!

way to go!!

Oh how I miss digging in grass and around trees - F***** sand!!!!!

 

[WHADIFIND]

Ya know, there is something quite beautiful about that first picture. It would make an awesome front cover for a book about this hobby.

Wonderful items, site, post!

Thanks!
HH!

 

[BVI Hunter]

Ya know, there is something quite beautiful about that first picture. It would make an awesome front cover for a book about this hobby.

Wonderful items, site, post!

Thanks!
HH!

I agree!!!

I LOVE taking pictures.. many at weird moments (this is an example) and as I'm taking it, its like "why you taking a picture of THIS?" but later..... Oh boy, do they LOVE that photograph!
Too many pictures are "set" (stand up straight & smile) its the action / real life shots that stand the test of time!

IMO - I would copyright that shot!!

 

[Argentium]

Great finds , absolutely incredible day out !!!

 

[strateloss]

Awesome finds Evolution!! You had a great day bud!! Love the bell, I thought the same thing about liberty bell as I was reading your post!!

 

[jewelerguy]

here's a link to an identical bell listed on ebay.... Antique Bell American Eagle Stars Americana | eBay
this other link is about International truck logos, but it may be of help to date your fob. Restoring Cornelia - International Harvester Truck Logo History