Killer Early (1690-1720) Complete Buckle, 1853 Half Dime, Brass Shield Pin?

[Ahab8]

This complete buckle that I found is by far my favorite so far. It's an early style. You can date it to 1690-1720 by the chape style (thanks Bill D.). This thing is so solid I think it could be used today. The place I found it is very interesting and may produce more early finds. I also found a KG there. The 1853 Seated Half Dime is my first half dime and the detail is really nice on it. Here's where I need some help guys. I dug this brass or copper shield shaped item with obvious attachment points on the back. It came from beside a colonial cellar hole. There's a design on it but it's hard to make out. I first thought it was an eagle but now I don't believe it is. There's 3 very distinct lines on the bottom then a design above. I believe the shield was a symbol of patriotism but I have no idea what this was and what it attached to. I would really appreciate everybody's input on this one. I also found an 1864 2 center and an IH. There's also a V nickel that's absolutely destroyed and a few mystery items. Thanks for the help guys

 

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[pepperj]

Great looking shield mount, coinage, awesome set of key winders, great hunt Abe you're on your game now!

 

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[JeffInMass]

Great assortment of finds- Congrats on you first half-dime as well!

-- Jeff --

 

[Old Dude]

That buckle is in better shape than Chris's reenactment one lol. That thing is BEEYOOTIFULL.

 

[ironhorse]

It's all a out the sites ! And you got them!
Great things are going to be found in Maine this year!

 

[Bubba65]

CONGRATS ABE on your first Half Dime and the real nice early buckle

 

[digging440yrs]

Super finds !!!!!!!!

 

[cjon455]

That buckle is in better shape than Chris's reenactment one lol. That thing is BEEYOOTIFULL.

War nickel

 

[cjon455]

I just realizing my original reply I said half cent, I meant half dime of course!

 

[Ahab8]

That buckle is in better shape than Chris's reenactment one lol. That thing is BEEYOOTIFULL.

Well it's only 300 years older than his lol

 

[cjon455]

Well it's only 300 years older than his lol

Hey that's not right!, at the place we were at, and at the depth it was at, I thought it was possible. .........

Excuse me as I go bang my head in the door in shame lol!!!!

 

[Scrappy]

Wait, that buckle is 100% intact?!

 

[Vino]

Hey that's not right!, at the place we were at, and at the depth it was at, I thought it was possible. .........

Excuse me as I go bang my head in the door in shame lol!!!!

Hey Chris,
Could you post that buckle again?
I would love to see it.

 

[Mach1Pilot]

You had a great hunt, Abe! Spanned a lot of years with those finds. It's amazing the condition of that buckle- it will display very well for you!

 

[cjon455]

Hey Chris,
Could you post that buckle again?
I would love to see it.

Simply stated......NO!

Lol I was born at nite, not last nite loI

 

[Scrappy]

Hey Chris,
Could you post that buckle again?
I would love to see it.

X2.
Yes, please!

 

[cjon455]

there......jerks

laugh away lol!!

 

[Argentium]

Dang , You hit it out of the park for sure ! Great stuff - keep em coming !!!

 

[Vino]

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there......jerks

laugh away lol!!

I was serious. .
Thank you..
now i know more i wanted to see the difference. .

 

[Ahab8]

I'm not saying that this Id is correct but I just came across this. It's the exact same as mine

 

[cjon455]

surprisingly that was deeper than you would think, If I remember right it was like 6+"