Colonial Gold!

[West Jersey Detecting]

I went back to the site where I I've been digging the Spanish Silver, coppers and buttons for what may be my last hunt of 2012. I dug a few buttons right away but then it got real quiet with only some deep beaver tail pulltabs. Some of these were more than 10 inches deep so I couldn't ignore them. Luckily I didn't because this sounded just like one! It bounced from iron to 52 on the T2.

The dates of my coins from the spot range from an undated KGI to an 1806 Draped Bust Half Cent with a few in between, so I would guess this is circa 1800 or earlier. The deep tone makes it appear to be a high karat, but that may just be because of its age.

There are no hallmarks and there is no indication that something was mounted in the middle either.

I guess I should see if any of the buttons I dug are worth posting, so Happy Hunting!

 

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[leprechaun]

Nothing like old gold, Awesome find.

 

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[bookfisher]

Hey Neil, I just saw this. Great find!

 

[birdman]

That is a museum quality piece. I voted banner.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

That is a museum quality piece. I voted banner.

It definitely would be if it had the glass insert. Maybe I'll try to get one made for it!

 

[CTX Tom]

WTG Neil. awesome find.you are on a roll with the T2!