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!

 

[Aureus]

Wow. A lot of nice saves. Congrats

Thanks Hawks

 

[Aureus]

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

Better than not hunting at all

 

[Aureus]

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

Thanks Brendan.

 

[Digger RJ]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!!

 

[Scrappy]

Buddy buddy, you’re an animal in the winter I see. I’ve been there too, with a snow shovel and pick axes too. One time I actually considered a custom bit and a hammer-drill. That said, you sure came up with some amazing pieces. That Wellington token and Hibernia were well worth freezing your ass off. Glad to see you’re alive and feisty buddy.

 

[Underwonder]

Sweet collection, Aureus!

 

[Aureus]

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

Thanks dirtlooter.

 

[xcopperstax]

Very nice finds!!! You have some productive spots! Although very worn, that Hibernia counterfeit is a nice looking coin in my book!

 

[BTV Digger]

Great finds and cool to see you braved the wind, cold and frozen ground. I agree on the Wellington half penny - in stellar condition. The two I've found are both nearly toasted. The two military buttons are perhaps your best finds though. I've been itching to get out on some new permission fields up here in northern VT. The cold doesn't bother me too much, but that frozen ground - man - takes a lot of work to get just one relic!

John

 

[Aureus]

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

Thanks Megalodon

 

[Aureus]

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

Thanks Tommy. Merry Christmas!

 

[Aureus]

Great finds, Congrats!!!

Thanks Yak

 

[Aureus]

One heck of a hunt in those conditions. Congratulations

Thanks rook

 

[Aureus]

Congratualtions on the nice old coppers and relics!

Thanks PoE

 

[Aureus]

Sweet finds! Awesome coins and relics. Congrats

Thanks pa-dirt_nc-sand

 

[Aureus]

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.

Thanks Lunch Bag. Merry Chrismas!

 

[Aureus]

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.

Thanks. And best of luck to you too Carolina Tom.

 

[Aureus]

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

Thanks Whyme

 

[Aureus]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!!

Thanks Digger RJ

 

[Aureus]

Buddy buddy, you’re an animal in the winter I see. I’ve been there too, with a snow shovel and pick axes too. One time I actually considered a custom bit and a hammer-drill. That said, you sure came up with some amazing pieces. That Wellington token and Hibernia were well worth freezing your ass off. Glad to see you’re alive and feisty buddy.

Thanks man. The animal is ready for the hibernation, the ground is frozen solid by now. Hope you're still able to get out.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family.