Woodland Detectors
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It isn't pretty or all to valuable, but the intense history behind this coin is staggering.
Just knowing that a coin found in a area known to be frequented by some of our most prominent leaders and or Foes, can be be almost overwhelming to hold. I have dug a few, but I still get excited when they come out.
The coin would have been handed to a merchant for goods or used as paying the help in the sweltering tobacco fields. To make loose change in those days, the coin was either hand cut, or cut with knife and hammer, creating your change due. I may not find a lot when I go detecting, and as a matter of fact, I dig more nails than anything. Which is alright by me. I find 1700's nails to be a lot like art. Included in my finds are, an old saddle boss, very detailed 1700's or earlier lead merchandise seal, pistol shot, buckles, buttons,and other misc. items.
Thanks for looking.
Just knowing that a coin found in a area known to be frequented by some of our most prominent leaders and or Foes, can be be almost overwhelming to hold. I have dug a few, but I still get excited when they come out.
The coin would have been handed to a merchant for goods or used as paying the help in the sweltering tobacco fields. To make loose change in those days, the coin was either hand cut, or cut with knife and hammer, creating your change due. I may not find a lot when I go detecting, and as a matter of fact, I dig more nails than anything. Which is alright by me. I find 1700's nails to be a lot like art. Included in my finds are, an old saddle boss, very detailed 1700's or earlier lead merchandise seal, pistol shot, buckles, buttons,and other misc. items.
Thanks for looking.
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