Coins, relics, and something out of The Godfather

[lenmac65]

I returned to a vacant lot permission where a mid-1890's home once stood. I had hunted this property before when I first started detecting in August last year, and found mostly clad. My first hunt early this week was producing nothing when I got a strong hit. I thought it was a can or bottle cap, but dug it anyways. I was surprised when a horse’s head popped out of the ground, which made me think of the bedroom scene from The Godfather. The head is hollow and appears to have been torn off something, perhaps a weather vane or a hitching post. While happy I had something interesting, I really wanted a coin. On the way back to the car, I re-checked an area I had hit in August and got a clean dime signal: a 1928 Mercury. Shortly after, I dug a small buckle marked Paris — Solide on the back, with BD&R, I think, and the image of either a running dog or lion on the front. Now encouraged, I decided to come back as soon as possible. Mid-week, I hit the area again and got a 1901 Barber dime (only my second) and four Wheats: 1909 (no VDB), 1928, 1941, and 1957. I also dug an Eagle-Anchor button. It has a somewhat pudgy eagle, no markings, and a self-shank, so I am thinking it is civilian versus military, perhaps early 1900s. (I may post that one on the What is It forum.) This Saturday, I hit the same area again and was totally thrilled to find an 1891 Seated Liberty, a well-worn 1917 Mercury, an undated Buffalo nickel, and a 1934 Wheat. Needless to say, I will be going back there again the next chance I get. For newer hunters like myself, I encourage you to re-visit the original spots you went to. I believe I am having greater success now, as I am more experienced and am more comfortable interpreting my detector’s signals. For AT Pro users, get off the Standard mode as soon as possible. I wasted too much time in the Standard Coin mode, as I was drawn to its simplicity. The Pro-mode at Zero setting is so much more interesting and effective. Good luck and Happy Hunting!

 

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[lenmac65]

My buckle is exactly like the one lenmac posted, with the fancy design and the word PARIS on it. I always thought it was in the 1890-1910 date range. If you do have info from a French forum I’d love to hear it.

Here one not sure was the one i was thinking not very accurate on the date,the one i think was just about buckle , Found this one too,( second)boucle et bouton à dater.*-*Detecteur.net Forum,Boucle dite de Martingale XIX-XX ième siècle

Montcalm ... Merci ... Thanks for the links. Here is a better picture of my buckle. I still have not found the company that is engraved on the buckle, if that is what that is. I also have not figured out the animal that appears to be on it. I wish this had a date on it like so many I see posted. Oh well.

 

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