FINALLY a Barber coin!!! Also: Ring, Dog Tag, and CW

[ModernMiner]

I had an awesome day today at the 1830's CW property. I finally was able to join the "Barber Club" with a 1906 "O" Barber dime. Yaba-daba-doo!!! I was hoping for an 1800's silver coin this year, but I'm VERY happy with this find. It only took me a year. I also found two CW bullets, and a nice heavy mans ring with Indian design. All of these finds were made on the side yard that I have hit once before. The ring and one of the CW bullets I found right in the same area that I dug the CW Eagle belt plate a few weeks back. Must have been an active area? After today's hunt, I can see I need to pound that area a few more times, as I missed some decent finds.
I also found a military dog tag which was a first for me.
A great day indeed. I think the mojo between BDoo, Civilman, and I is working.
Here is the rundown of today's hunt:

*A 1906 "O" Barber dime. This is my oldest U.S. silver coin ever. According to my coin book, I think it would grade out at about an F12, since I can see all the letters of "LIBERTY" on the headband. The back has excellent shape detail still. My 2003 coin book shows an F12 as $40.

*A beautiful silver men's ring (heavy) with an Indian design on it. No markings inside. I cleaned it up and it came out beautiful. It fits me, so I may wear this one.
Any idea of it's age? I hope the same guy who lost his sword belt place lost this too, that way it would be CW era.

*Military dog tag with "Frank Perkins 343405097 T42 44 O".
Any idea of it's age or how I could track this person or his relatives down so I could return it?

*Two CW 3-ringer bullets. The smaller one has a flat bottom. What type bullet would this be?

*Sunoco "Antique Car Coin Series" token with a 1918 Cadillac Landaulet on it.

*Round piece of lead with letters on it.

*A harmonica side piece with "Sousa's Band - Made in Germany" engraved on it.

*An 1800's lock front cover with an eagle and "W.W. & Co." on it.

*Asst'd other relics. Any idea what those two pointed pieces are? I've found one at the other farm property I hunt too.

So many questions, so little time.
Thanks for looking and have a safe and happy holiday season.
-MM-
Doug

 

[roundhat]

nice .

 

[ModernMiner]

Your going from strength to strength.

WELL DONE.

All you need now is a Cortes & your finds will go through the roof. You couldn't pay me to use another machine.

Good thing about upgrading is you can go over all the same areas again & pick-up the ones that slipped through the net.

Thanks Crusader.
I'll keep that in mind.
-MM-

It would be the best thing you ever did (don't tell the wife). Starve for a couple of weeks if you have to or buy second hand. My Dad's was second hand & his is going strong.

Thanks again.
I'm not a high-tech person. Is the Cortes fairly easy to learn? I don't need all the fancy bells & whistles. (unless they are 1800's that is )
-MM-

 

[ModernMiner]

Great finds MM. You have one heck of a good site there. I was looking at your flat base 3 ring bullet on the M&M site(thanks to Ty for posting) and I think you have a .54 cal Merrill carbine bullet. The .56 cal Colt revolving rifle only has 2 rings. Congrats again on some nice recoveries.

DC

Thanks DC.
Like this one:
http://www.relicman.com/bul135.htm

You may be right. Mine has 3 rings.
I found two others today after work. I'll try to get them posted up.
-MM-

 

[Gilligan]

Man, great finds brother! Is that the same property I hit off Morrisville Rd?? You are killing me if it is. But I am very happy for you, sounds like you have a spot that will treat you kindly for some time! Keep up the good work, Bryan (ex Bay Leaf FD dude)

 

[ModernMiner]

Yep Bryan, that's the place.
The owners can't believe the stuff still coming out of the ground. There's a lot still there.
Merry Christmas,
Doug

 

[ModernMiner]

FYI Folks,
I am running a 5-day (free) ad in the lost & found section of our local paper starting Wed. for the WW2 military dog tag.
Hopefully someone will recognize the name "Frank Perkins" on it, and I can return it to him, or his family.
Happy Holidays,
MM

 

[tymcmurray]

That's a good idea! Good luck.

 

[Gilligan]

Yep Bryan, that's the place.
The owners can't believe the stuff still coming out of the ground. There's a lot still there.
Merry Christmas,
Doug

There sure is, with that much area to hunt. I know the Tnet audience is excited to see what else you come up with there, particularly myself, who has hunted there long ago. We are prepping our house outside Wilson for a move back to Goldsboro in the near future. I will be closer to work. I will also be closer to familiar hunting grounds and CW stuff. Take care Doug, Bryan

 

[CRUSADER]

Your going from strength to strength.

WELL DONE.

All you need now is a Cortes & your finds will go through the roof. You couldn't pay me to use another machine.

Good thing about upgrading is you can go over all the same areas again & pick-up the ones that slipped through the net.

Thanks Crusader.
I'll keep that in mind.
-MM-

It would be the best thing you ever did (don't tell the wife). Starve for a couple of weeks if you have to or buy second hand. My Dad's was second hand & his is going strong.

Thanks again.
I'm not a high-tech person. Is the Cortes fairly easy to learn? I don't need all the fancy bells & whistles. (unless they are 1800's that is )
-MM-

Its simple. Turn it on & detect. Difference is it goes deeper.

 

[crazyjarhead]

Great finds and beautiful dime. Did you ever get any feedback from Mr.Perkins?

 

[panzermeyer]

Wow !! Awesome digs.Always enjoy your posts.HH..Panz

 

[ModernMiner]

Great finds and beautiful dime. Did you ever get any feedback from Mr.Perkins?

Unfortunately no. I made calls around NC, put an ad in the lost & found section, and also on Craigslist, but no luck. I would have loved to return that tag. Thanks for asking.
-MM-

 

[lockman209]

Outstanding finds