got my best find today

[shaun7]

well today i went to crusaders field again and had a really good day!
i got fed and watered and cru's dad even picked me up a new shovel thanks again for everything
crusader even took the pics for me which will follow!

my best find was a beautiful roman brooch, i've wanted one since i can remember and this one sill has the pin on it which still swivels
also my first jetton
3 possibly 4 roman coins, one of which cru's dad says is a new variant
a medieval belt mount
and a nice georgian military button( royal artillary regiment)
plus george 11 and a victorian coin
oh! and a 17th century token

 

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[CRUSADER]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

 

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[Iron Patch]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

Ok, now it makes sense, you don't find them that good.

 

[woody50]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

Ok, now it makes sense, you don't find them that good.

hahahahahahaha! Great Iron Patch!
Ok shaun now you have heard it from someone else (who is jealous of Cru!) (PS: me too)

 

[CRUSADER]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

Ok, now it makes sense, you don't find them that good.

It held up well with a good loop & only the backmark of *London* because it was WWI (or do you think earlier ?). By lunchtime it was his best find & I said it was a good one as its one I haven't had yet (which as you know with the size of my collection is pretty good going).

 

[Iron Patch]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

Ok, now it makes sense, you don't find them that good.

It held up well with a good loop & only the backmark of *London* because it was WWI (or do you think earlier ?). By lunchtime it was his best find & I said it was a good one as its one I haven't had yet (which as you know with the size of my collection is pretty good going).

Much earlier.

 

[CRUSADER]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

Ok, now it makes sense, you don't find them that good.

It held up well with a good loop & only the backmark of *London* because it was WWI (or do you think earlier ?). By lunchtime it was his best find & I said it was a good one as its one I haven't had yet (which as you know with the size of my collection is pretty good going).

Much earlier.

Funny, it was my first thought that it was Georgian (being that its 1 piece & the GR), but the crown reminded me of George V & the letter styles of the GR were identical to the ones on the WWI capbadges I own . So you would date it to the 1790-1820s? If your right, then its a very good & collectable find.

 

[Iron Patch]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

Ok, now it makes sense, you don't find them that good.

It held up well with a good loop & only the backmark of *London* because it was WWI (or do you think earlier ?). By lunchtime it was his best find & I said it was a good one as its one I haven't had yet (which as you know with the size of my collection is pretty good going).

Much earlier.

Funny, it was my first thought that it was Georgian (being that its 1 piece & the GR), but the crown reminded me of George V & the letter styles of the GR were identical to the ones on the WWI capbadges I own . So you would date it to the 1790-1820s? If your right, then its a very good & collectable find.

Yes, definitely that early. Often found at War of 1812 sites. I have found several over the years and all with Georgian era finds.

 

[CRUSADER]

Like the Artillery CRU! That one held up quite well for your dirt.

I know it looks like my post, but all pictured items were found by Shaun7

Ok, now it makes sense, you don't find them that good.

It held up well with a good loop & only the backmark of *London* because it was WWI (or do you think earlier ?). By lunchtime it was his best find & I said it was a good one as its one I haven't had yet (which as you know with the size of my collection is pretty good going).

Much earlier.

Funny, it was my first thought that it was Georgian (being that its 1 piece & the GR), but the crown reminded me of George V & the letter styles of the GR were identical to the ones on the WWI capbadges I own . So you would date it to the 1790-1820s? If your right, then its a very good & collectable find.

Yes, definitely that early. Often found at War of 1812 sites.

Shaun,

First I thought it was early & thought it was a great find, then I thought late & still thought it a good find, now we are definately back to square 1 & I'm very pleased for you. Must be your earliest & as a bonus its in great nick I'll take it as tax

 

[Iron Patch]

It's very nice condition too. If it still looks the same right now... leave it!

 

[CRUSADER]

It's very nice condition too. If it still looks the same right now... leave it!

agreed leave alone, he was a lucky sod for good finds yesterday, not sure I want him back now that hes not clearing the iron for me. I may need to re-think the magnetboy nickname.

 

[shaun7]

It's very nice condition too. If it still looks the same right now... leave it!

agreed leave alone, he was a lucky sod for good finds yesterday, not sure I want him back now that hes not clearing the iron for me. I may need to re-think the magnetboy nickname.

ha ha! i didn't like that nickname anyway

so, am i a wealthy man with that button? i did say it was nice when i dug it, not really my thing though

thanks everyone for the replies

woody, the things you asked about are..

#1 blank lead token
#2 silver thingy
#3 roman coin (romulus and remus sucking on a wolf)
#4 late medieval belt mount

 

[CRUSADER]

It's very nice condition too. If it still looks the same right now... leave it!

agreed leave alone, he was a lucky sod for good finds yesterday, not sure I want him back now that hes not clearing the iron for me. I may need to re-think the magnetboy nickname.

ha ha! i didn't like that nickname anyway

so, am i a wealthy man with that button? i did say it was nice when i dug it, not really my thing though

thanks everyone for the replies

woody, the things you asked about are..

#1 blank lead token
#2 silver thingy
#3 roman coin (romulus and remus sucking on a wolf)
#4 late medieval belt mount

buttons were never my thing but I think you will come to appreciate them over time, I know I did.

 

[Burdie]

I am sure the elevation of the UK has increased since these finds.
Congrats!!

Burdie

 

[woody50]

woody, the things you asked about are..

#1 blank lead token
#2 silver thingy
#3 roman coin (romulus and remus sucking on a wolf)
#4 late medieval belt mount

The belt mount is a nice find I think. Too bad about #1 though. By #2 I meant the sort of coin token second photo on the right side on the bottom. Looks like a funny coin, but maybe trade token. #3, OK now I see it... suck away!

Thanks Shaun, and I bet you are itching to go back!

 

[Iron Patch]

It's very nice condition too. If it still looks the same right now... leave it!

agreed leave alone, he was a lucky sod for good finds yesterday, not sure I want him back now that hes not clearing the iron for me. I may need to re-think the magnetboy nickname.

so, am i a wealthy man with that button?

Yes, you are rich in something much better than monetary value, you dug it and CRU didn't! Rich in satisfaction!

 

[shaun7]

woody, the things you asked about are..

#1 blank lead token
#2 silver thingy
#3 roman coin (romulus and remus sucking on a wolf)
#4 late medieval belt mount

The belt mount is a nice find I think. Too bad about #1 though. By #2 I meant the sort of coin token second photo on the right side on the bottom. Looks like a funny coin, but maybe trade token. #3, OK now I see it... suck away!

Thanks Shaun, and I bet you are itching to go back!

yes woody, i can't wait to go back! (not sure i'll be allowed any more)

i think the thing your talking about is a broken roman coin

 

[CRUSADER]

http://www.militaryheritage.com/button3.htm

Pinned the date down abit with the above site. It looks like it was once a Gold Plated Officer Button post 1802, & no later the 1820.

http://www.pbase.com/richard_canada/buttons

The above dates it to the War of 1812.

I think they only sell for about $20 in the US. To a collector here you might get £5-8, but compared to most UK buttons this is a OK value

 

[shaun7]

It's very nice condition too. If it still looks the same right now... leave it!

agreed leave alone, he was a lucky sod for good finds yesterday, not sure I want him back now that hes not clearing the iron for me. I may need to re-think the magnetboy nickname.

so, am i a wealthy man with that button?

Yes, you are rich in something much better than monetary value, you dug it and CRU didn't! Rich in satisfaction!

shhhhh! don't keep on about it or i'll never get asked back again

 

[CRUSADER]

woody, the things you asked about are..

#1 blank lead token
#2 silver thingy
#3 roman coin (romulus and remus sucking on a wolf)
#4 late medieval belt mount

The belt mount is a nice find I think. Too bad about #1 though. By #2 I meant the sort of coin token second photo on the right side on the bottom. Looks like a funny coin, but maybe trade token. #3, OK now I see it... suck away!

Thanks Shaun, and I bet you are itching to go back!

yes woody, i can't wait to go back! (not sure i'll be allowed any more)

i think the thing your talking about is a broken roman coin

Yeah, its fine come over anytime, just use your backup machine & look after the Lobo by keeping it warm at home

 

[Iron Patch]

http://www.militaryheritage.com/button3.htm

Pinned the date down abit with the above site. It looks like it was once a Gold Plated Officer Button post 1802, & no later the 1820.

http://www.pbase.com/richard_canada/buttons

The above dates it to the War of 1812.

I think they only sell for about $20 in the US. To a collector here you might get £5-8, but compared to most UK buttons this is a OK value

Yes $20-$30 USD would be on par for a decent one. It's just the way the market has gone with so many being dug now. Not all that long ago it was $100 find.

It's a small world when it comes to detecting. Richard, the person who's link you posted... I'm friends with a good friend of his who has come down to hunt with me a few times. Those guys sure found their share 7-10 years ago.


Here's a pic from one of those digs. Was 6 or 7 years ago, good memories.