Large Cents, Flying Eagles, Military Collar Pins and More

[Keith123]

I decided to hit a new area with the Deus at an old location, and boy I'm glad I did! Judging from the dates of the coins and types of finds, I'm thinking this site was some sort of camp circa 1850 (with some early 1900s finds scattered in there). I'm thinking camp cause of the spoons and density of the finds. My finds over the last three day included spoons and pottery galore, a pair of sterling salt and pepper shaker lids, 2 buttons, 7 large cents, 1 v-nickel, 4 flying eagle cents, multiple buckles, lead ID tag with hand carved letters, hand drill, and some items I cannot identify but look hand-made and old. Day 1 Day 2 Day 3

 

[jwarner51]

Before I found this site I've never even found a flying eagle, let alone four! They still need more time in peroxide but here is the close up. Two 1857 and two 1858.<img src="http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1101130"/>

Why peroxide and not electrolysis? Just wondering.

 

[Wildcat1750]

Yikes, you have a nice target-rich environment there!

 

[texjim]

you got your year made out for you... Awesome digs

 

[Keith123]

Keep in mind I wouldn't do either method if the coins were rare
enough to have them graded. For common large and small cents I give them peroxide baths on a candle
warmer until I'm satisfied with the way they look. I use peroxide because it doesn't remove metal, unlike electrolysis. Finally I soak the cents in mineral oil for a couple
of days to bring the shine back. Forgive me for the long answer, but I'm trying to preemptively answer the follow up questions. Hope this helps!

 

[Mi$terG]

Thanks for sharing. Amazing to find four of those in one trip. Congrats again on a great hunt and best of luck at that site.

 

[Goldiver]

I found what looks to be a match for the buckles and hardware. A WWI gas mask bag has identical hardware on it including the square side rings. 44th Collectors Avenue - C.E.M. gas mask w/ carrying bag -1917 / 1918

Steve

 

[Keith123]

I found what looks to be a match for the buckles and hardware. A WWI gas mask bag has identical hardware on it including the square side rings. 44th Collectors Avenue - C.E.M. gas mask w/ carrying bag -1917 / 1918

Steve

Awesome ID! This is the second set of these buckles I've found. Two different locations.

 

[Sobo]

Love it, so many great finds and looks like a great site...that will keep on producing. HH

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very very nice finds. Congrats. GL&HH.

 

[dirtlooter]

pretty amazing site, congrats on the awesome finds, hope they clean up well for you

 

[Old Dude]

Amazing finds! I would be ecstatic to find a flying eagle, but finding 4 would be like....well....I don't know! Have never had such incredible luck in detecting, lol. The military relics alone would have been great to me. Congrats!

 

[Bass]

Wow! Excellent day for anyone! Congratulations and thanks for sharing. Please show us when you are done cleaning them

 

[nsdq]

Stone structure looks like a old grain storage bldg ,,,, similar ones are still used in Pa by farmers