Frigid colonial hunt produces a few interesting finds

[Bill D. (VA)]

Myself and my buddy Dan and his father teamed up for another trip to our colonial honey hole. It was in the teens when we hit the field about 7:30 this morning but at least the wind had died down. Dan and I were on a mission to dig out several potential colonial trash pits we had identified on previous hunts. The first and most promising one turned out to be the brick foundation for one of the many structures that are scattered about in this field. The other pits were almost devoid of the pottery and glass we were seeking, but we did scrounge out a few brass items. While Dan and I were toiling away John was having a great day in the coin department, and Dan followed suit late in the day to keep our coin streak alive. I'll let Dan give you the details on those finds, but by the end of the day our total colonial silver count for this site had jumped to 16. I spent the remaining time after the pit digs roaming around trying to find another hotspot. Wasn't very successful with that, but did find a very interesting and unique item that was partially exposed on top of the ground. It was a colonial ring with a nice green patina and a 3-masted tall ship design etched into its face. This ring appears to be made in a very similar manner to the 1600s signet ring I found last year, but not sure its quite that old. But it should definitely be pre-1800. I also dug what may be a colonial copper coin of some sort. At first it looked like a flat button, but upon closer inspection it does not have any indication of a shank, and its holed and a little irregular in shape. My only real killer signal all day turned out to be big silver, but unfortunately it was a barber quarter. I knew it wasn't colonial as soon as I saw the reeded edge, but I'll take it just the same. We called it a day by early afternoon, but we'll be back again soon I'm sure.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Awesome finds.

My favorite of the lot is what appears to be a musket part with Imperial proof mark.

I think that item is just a common lock keyhole cover from the 1800s (VR = Queen Victoria).

 

[BuckleBoy]

Fantastic finds just the same. The ring is for sure old, and could be as early as the hammered coins you've found at that site. I bet one of our members from England could help with the time frame.

Too bad the pits didn't pan out but they're there somewhere. Just keep searching.

Best Wishes,


Buckles

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[SkyPirate]

sweet ring!

 

[Southern_Digger]

That ring is an awesome piece of history--broken or otherwise. I believe you also found a navy button (previously posted) from this site; and some foreign coin(s) from an Island. Makes me wonder if the ring was lost by a Navy Seaman, and you found his button too. You should display these relics together. That is, if it were you who found that button on this site. It is my opinion that ring should be posted separately as it certainly deserves banner considerations.

 

[metalev4]

The ring is a great find Bill. Glad you guys had another successful hunt, even if the pits didn't pan out. Looking forward to the next batch of finds.
Evan

 

[Steve in PA]

Another nice hunt Bill. That ring is really cool.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Very nice finds!!! My cousin and i are going to try and dig out were an old school house use to sit. Do you have any tips on finding the right spot to start digging?

I'm not exactly sure what you're trying to do. What is it you're specifically wanting to dig out at an old school?

 

[mangum]

Great colonial finds as always. That ring is sweeeeetttt

 

[detroitdigger]

Very cool finds.

 

[John Boy]

Great job buddy I really like that ring.sweet finds for sure.congrats