Hunt started at 0713

[McCDig]

Out of my truck and 'on the ground' about 20 minutes after sunrise for what was to be a memorable hunt. Thankful for the variety and age of items found. I suspect some of the items may date from the 1800s: pickers check, ball button, and the Winchester rifle cartridge. Don't think anyone has detected here before, other than possibly "cherry-picking" quarters; there are just too many good targets.

 

[Moonshadow]

Very nice finds for sure! Great job!

 

[Loco-Digger]

Man you started early, that's a nice old Merc you pulled. Congrats on getting out, looks like you had a great hunt.

 

[McCDig]

Hey L-D,

The early start was to beat the traffic down into the city. The expressway in gets jammed.

 

[RJ55]

Nice digs.

 

[McCDig]

Thanks Moon... It was worth swingin' in the heat.

 

[qaela4]

Nice finds, I've found two ball buttons but neither had the back, looks good whole.

 

[McCDig]

Hey Qaela4,

No maker's mark. Been to this site five times now and found three buttons, all with intact shank.

 

[Ogre1190]

Very nice! 😁 Great detail on the Merc.

 

[McCDig]

Hey Ogre,

Yes. Looks like the merc was dropped a year or two after it was minted, which is amazing since it was minted on one coast and lost on the opposite coast!

 

[against the wind]

That Mercury Dime is in incredible condition. Congrats on a great hunt

 

[sutphin]

MCDIG NICE 1700S POTTERY SHERDS AND BALL BUTTON .....