- Jul 19, 2015
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Smokey graciously extended another invitation to me to a great farm site that is constantly giving up fantastic surprises. I always enjoy the visits and almost always come away with something like a bucket lister or at least an unusual, interesting find. Past highlights for me included various seated silvers (in addition to more modern 20th century silvers), an Eagle Breast Plate from a CW cartridge box shoulder strap, a crotal bell, various military buttons in great shape, various brass and copper items including apothecary weights, thimbles, knapsack parts, flatware; and colonial flat buttons and various types of minie and round balls. These recent visits were no exception. And though my finds were relatively modest compared to some of the other incredible finds that have been recovered there over the years, many of which have been posted to this forum and have included banner recognition, I bave never come away disappointed.
The highlight of these visits for me was an 1850 Mexican First Republic 1/2 Reale but I also recovered several buttons (including an Eagle Coat in great shape and a small gold plated brass button), a partial 19th century religious medal, various minies and lead and other miscellaneous brass. Always worth the trip. Thanks for another great invite, Smokey. Wonder what happened on the journey that 1/2 Reale made from Mexico all the way north of the Mason-Dixon line only to be lost for over 150 years.
BTW - all these finds were recovered using the XP Deus or XP ORX. I am impressed with the ORX and have demonstrated that it can hold its own against the Deus. It is a great value and I don't think you will be disappointed if your budget does not support a full Deus setup. In fact, there are a few features on the ORX including iron volume for gold field mode, ground grab, and the large font Target ID display and iron probability meter that I find superior to Deus.
Anyway, enjoy the pics.
The highlight of these visits for me was an 1850 Mexican First Republic 1/2 Reale but I also recovered several buttons (including an Eagle Coat in great shape and a small gold plated brass button), a partial 19th century religious medal, various minies and lead and other miscellaneous brass. Always worth the trip. Thanks for another great invite, Smokey. Wonder what happened on the journey that 1/2 Reale made from Mexico all the way north of the Mason-Dixon line only to be lost for over 150 years.
BTW - all these finds were recovered using the XP Deus or XP ORX. I am impressed with the ORX and have demonstrated that it can hold its own against the Deus. It is a great value and I don't think you will be disappointed if your budget does not support a full Deus setup. In fact, there are a few features on the ORX including iron volume for gold field mode, ground grab, and the large font Target ID display and iron probability meter that I find superior to Deus.
Anyway, enjoy the pics.
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When others are digging gold and confederate buttons, I gotta make the most of my modest keepers. Ha! The many other recovered obvious modern bullets and casings, aluminum, nails, and coke pieces are in the junk bucket.
