Few early coppers and silver from under the ice and snow.

[Aureus]

Despite the crazy cold weather we had in the last six weeks weeks I still managed to get out a few times for a couple of hours. Some days the conditions were absolutely unbearable with frozen ground and the strong arctic wind mixed with snow. The few rare times we had the rain which allowed the ground to thaw a bit it would turn the sites into mud pools making the detecting extremely hard. Being as crazy as I am it didn't stop me from taking the few little opportunities I had and tempt my luck in the fields. The conditions being so unfavorable had a major impact on the my Deus as the machine was covered in mud or snow most of the time. I still managed to find a few decent coins and relics and have no reason to complain as, with the crazy weather we're having, I never expected to get out so late into the season.

Got a nice silver surprise, not as early as I was hoping for but still good.
Victoria Dime 1871 with a double die break on the reverse.


Got a few coppers as well.
My best preserved Duke of Wellington halfpenny 1814


My earliest George III Hibernia halfpenny 1769 (counterfeit)


A toasted George III halfpenny 1777?


An other toasted copper. 1816 halfpenny


Victoria large cent 1881


Got a few military items as well.

Officers War of 1812 ''G.R.'' button


Victorian Queen's Light dragoons (I would guess 1830's-1850's)


A partial Shako 23rd Regiment of foot. Not sure of the period.


Also got a nice complete crotal bell and an unknown lead piece marked IP


Thanks for the comments and Merry Christmas to everyone!

 

[washingtonian]

Wow, some of those coins are in immaculate shape. Way to go and thanks for sharing!!

 

[Hawks88]

Wow. A lot of nice saves. Congrats

 

[Relicific]

Not easy hunting in this snow and ice.
Well done.

 

[bonepicker]

Very nice finds Aureus. We rarely ever get snow, I couldn't imagine digging in it.

 

[Brendan75]

Hi, wow those are great finds. Congrats It was worth hunting in the snow and cold for those finds

 

[dirtlooter]

awesome job bad weather or not. crazy cool finds and Merry Christmas to you as well

 

[Megalodon]

Congrats on those nice finds. Nice to see you rewarded for your perseverance!

 

[A2coins]

I would hunt in a blizzard in the Artic barefoot for finds like those Well done Happy Holidays. Tommy

 

[Yak1366]

Great finds, Congrats!!!

 

[Rookster]

One heck of a hunt in those conditions. Congratulations

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice old coppers and relics!

 

[Aureus]

Very nice finds Aureus. We rarely ever get snow, I couldn't imagine digging in it.

Thanks bonepicker. I actually wouldn't mind the snow if the ground was soft enough to dig all year long.

 

[Aureus]

Wow, some of those coins are in immaculate shape. Way to go and thanks for sharing!!

Thanks washingtonian.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Sweet finds! Awesome coins and relics. Congrats

 

[Lunch Bag]

If I found those beautiful items I would have a massive brain aneurysm.

But I would be smiling as the world went black.

Congratulations and Merry Christmas.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Always a pleasure to see your posts. Nice finds. Your coppers are really nice compared to what I find.

Best of luck to you sir.

 

[thrifty76now]

An awesome assortment of old Canadian coins.

 

[tinpan]

Hi Always good finds , I found my only british button for 5 years .Duke of Cornwall Volunteer Rifles Cuff 1850.TP

 

[Whyme]

Silver, coppers, and buttons make an awesome day! Congrats!