My first Seated Half dollar, war of 1812 officers, some relics.

[Aureus]

Did a couple of hunts with mixed results. The weather was pretty bad over here with strong winds and cold rain on top of near freezing temperature.
But I still managed to get some interesting finds my favorite being the largest silver coin I have ever found.

Seated Half dollar 1870



Got really surprised finding it as I wasn't expecting to pull a large silver at a spot that didn't really look that promising. It's not in the top shape and looks like it was ''kissed'' by the plow at some point but it sure made my day. It's funny how after finding over a dozen Spanish Reales and a few early French silvers I have never found a half dollar of any kind, until this one showed up.

An other interesting find was British Navy lieutenants coat sized button, War of 1812



A musket butt stock. Unfortunately smashed by the machinery.



A cool saw nut Beardshaw and son, Sheffield (thanks to I.P. for the id )



An early vine bottle glass seal and a buckle



A piece of horse harness?



Gold guild civilian button.



Also found a few 1812-1815 halfpenny tokens that I have left to the farmer.

Thanks for the comments.

 

[Gridwalker306]

Awesome big Seated, I’d be very pleased with that!

 

[Steve in PA]

First half dollar is a Seated Half! Funny how things go. I've dug silver 14 halves, including 3 Barbers, but no Seated

 

[JeffInMass]

Awesome finds- Congrats! I can only imagine what you'll pull from a promising site!

Jeff

 

[TreasureCatto]

Nice historical finds! Congrats on the half dollar

 

[Switchblade]

Good stuff.

 

[Hawks88]

Very rewarding hunt for sure. Congrats on all those keepers.

 

[Aureus]

A spot that didn't really look that promising? Wow! lol. Awesome finds and congrats on your first half! And what a half it is!

Thanks Whyme

 

[washingtonian]

How cool is that? A seated half. Amazing find. Hopefully you get more silver halves soon!

 

[Jyverb64]

Nice Seated half. Still on my list one of these days. I dug one of those saw pieces in the spring also from Sheffield but different company, cool piece!

 

[Aureus]

Outstanding finds ! I hope to find any Seated coin someday .

Thanks Argentium. Good luck on your hunts!

 

[Aureus]

Good stuff! Thanks for sharing. Excellent finds.

Thanks gheenoe

 

[Aureus]

Excellent collection of finds.

I would love to find that half. I found a 1870 full dollar to match it.

I wouldn't mind finding a dollar.

 

[Aureus]

That's crazy those are all really cool finds I would tear into that site Well done

Thanks Tommy

 

[Kace]

VERY, VERY NICE! Great Day For You!!

Kace

 

[testing123]

Nice find! Too bad someone used it as a dinner plate... those hairlines are pretty noticeable.

 

[Aureus]

Nice Hunt!!! Congrats!!! Nice Seated Half!!!!

Thanks Digger RJ

 

[Aureus]

Congrats on the half dollar. Very nice buckle too.

Good luck sir!

Thanks Carolina Tom. Good luck on your hunts!

 

[Aureus]

Outstanding hunt congrats...

Thanks park pirate

 

[Underwonder]

That silver must have had a big sound and put a big smile on your face. Very nice collection of finds. Love the old stuff.

 

[devldog]

What a collection of some Great finds. Congrat's. I really like the 1870 seated half dollar and those buttons. Love finding buttons. The rifle but plate is a great find also. Hit this area again and really take your time.