Aureus
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As I have mentioned in my previous post, the heat is just too much for me this time of year. So basically I had two choices: take a break for the summer (which wouldn't be bad) or head into the woods and try to find an early cellar hole (something I have very little experience at). I chose the latter and hit a few wooded areas I never explored in the past. The first hunt was very slow but helped me to readjust to the new environnement. Only one hour or so before leaving have I found something that could indicate that I have a promising spot. This week-end I went back knowing exactly the area I wanted to concentrate on. I believe the results were more than satisfying as I have recovered multiple early military and civilian relics as well as some nice coins. Here are the most interesting ones.
What I believe to be early Victorian (1850's-1860's) Rifles regiment shakos featuring a French horn.
Very few similar examples can be found online so it was pretty hard to ID. It would look something similar to this.
Also a few crown pieces from the same period and one featuring a flaming bomb.
Couldn't be happier with the condition of the relics. Other than some damage from the roots, the ground was very gentle on the copper. Strangely, I have found no military buttons what so ever. Many other relics suggesting a military camp, but no buttons...
Found a few nice coins. Mostly 1812-1837 Halfpennies with one silver.
My second Spanish of the year - Half Real 1785
A beautiful 1837 Lower Canada Halfpenny
And almost mint Vicky's 1 Cent 1876
Some interesting relics.
A complete late 1700's buckle.
Decorative Victorian piece.
A pocket knife with the intact bone handle.
And an unknown relic. Probably from a military trunk, it a has ''Broad Arrow'' symbol engraved on it.
I'm glad with the results as I really wasn't expecting to be able to hunt so late into the summer.
Thanks for the comments.
What I believe to be early Victorian (1850's-1860's) Rifles regiment shakos featuring a French horn.
Very few similar examples can be found online so it was pretty hard to ID. It would look something similar to this.
Also a few crown pieces from the same period and one featuring a flaming bomb.
Couldn't be happier with the condition of the relics. Other than some damage from the roots, the ground was very gentle on the copper. Strangely, I have found no military buttons what so ever. Many other relics suggesting a military camp, but no buttons...
Found a few nice coins. Mostly 1812-1837 Halfpennies with one silver.
My second Spanish of the year - Half Real 1785
A beautiful 1837 Lower Canada Halfpenny
And almost mint Vicky's 1 Cent 1876
Some interesting relics.
A complete late 1700's buckle.
Decorative Victorian piece.
A pocket knife with the intact bone handle.
And an unknown relic. Probably from a military trunk, it a has ''Broad Arrow'' symbol engraved on it.
I'm glad with the results as I really wasn't expecting to be able to hunt so late into the summer.
Thanks for the comments.
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