Native point, silver trime, a complete barrel spigot and my oldest copper.

[Aureus]

Got out a couple of times since my last week's post but only for 2-3 hours hunts. Decided to try my luck in some freshly cut hay fields (next time I'll be smarter and go hide in the woods instead). The sun was absolutely brutal even with the unusually cool weather for this time of year, to the point that I had to take breaks every 30 min or so. I still managed to squeeze out some decent finds with a couple of firsts.

The only silver was my first Trime 1852 Had no idea how tiny these things were.



An other first was a complete brass barrel spigot, I would guess early to mid 1800's. Usually they get smashed by the plow and I only find a few pieces of them. This one has a beautiful patina and surprisingly, it sustained only a very minor damage while spending centuries in the field.




Had a big surprise at an other hay field. Was trying to determine if the iron signals I was hearing were from the remnants of an old barn or a home site, so was doing my best to spot pottery pieces in the hay (which is pretty damn hard). Suddenly, spotted a tiny piece of what appeared to be porcelain sticking out of the ground, decided to investigate a bit closer and pulled a nice sized Native point from the hard soil. For me, Native stone artifacts are way rarer than Spanish silver so I couldn't be happier. Not sure of the type, composition and period of this one ( I would appreciate your feedback) but it sure looks great.



An other surprise, was my oldest copper. I only occasionally find George II coins, so discovering William III 1695-1701 Halfpenny was something I wasn't expecting. It's in a rough shape but I'll take it.



Got some more rough shaped coppers and a worn 1810's 24th Regiment of foot button. The fields detecting is definitely over for this season, hopefully I'll be able to find a nice wooded area to keep me in shade for the next couple of months.

Thanks for the comments.

 

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[GopherDaGold]

That trime blows mine away! I thought mine was a cufflink at first until I saw the hole.
You had a spectacular hunt. Congratulations!

 

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[GaRebel1861]

That is a beautiful point!

 

[Steve in PA]

"projectilepoints.net" database will ID that "notched stem quartz leaf" quicker than you can quiver in your boots as it slices through the air

on the Trimeski ..... now go tap that barrel to celebrate

I don't disagree with the type, but the material is definitely not quartz. It is a white flint or chert. It should be posted on the Native American artifact forum for confirmation.

 

[A2coins]

Im starting to be embarassed to post my finds anymore lol great hunts and relics

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Outstanding finds, congrats!

 

[washingtonian]

Way to go on a trime and some great coppers! When are you starting your private detecting tours? I want to be the first customer!

 

[Aureus]

Boy, you did very, very well. The flint looks like Flint Ridge, Ohio stuff. They traded it a thousand miles.

Thanks for the info smokey.

 

[Aureus]

That was a real productive 2-3 hour hunt with a nice range of finds. If that was your last field hunt for the summer, you went out in a blaze of glory. I'm still looking for the three-cent silver. I figure if you can get one way up north, that I should be able to pull one sooner or later. Excellent finds!

Thanks Silver Tree Chaser. Was actually a couple of very short hunts since the last week's post.

 

[Aureus]

Every one of those finds is on my bucket list.
Always look forward to your posts cause they contain
a smorgasbord of great finds.
Hope your ready for the bugs and poison ivy cause
‘‘tis the season.

Thanks Relicfic
I know of the dangers associated with hunting in the woods, but it's still better than spending my days under blistering sun. Just need to stock up on mosquito/tick/deer fly and bear repellent.

 

[Aureus]

Top notch finds as usual

Thanks toasted

 

[Aureus]

What a fine hunt! I have been trying to find points and artifacts lately so I am drooling over that point!

Couldn't be happier with this discovery as I haven't found any points in over a year. Was extremely surprised to recover it in a hay field,not something I was expecting.

 

[Aureus]

"projectilepoints.net" database will ID that "notched stem quartz leaf" quicker than you can quiver in your boots as it slices through the air

on the Trimeski ..... now go tap that barrel to celebrate

Thanks for the info port ewen ace.

 

[Finder Bear]

Awesome hunt! Congrats, love the trime and tap!

 

[Trezurehunter]

Wow, congrats on an excellent group of finds.

 

[Aureus]

Super nice hunt, I’d be tickled pink with any one item you have there, great job!!

Thanks Joe-Dirt

 

[Aureus]

The trime is still on my bucket list, congrats on some real nice finds....

Thanks park pirate

 

[Aureus]

Hi, wow nice finds. Congrats

Thanks Brendan75

 

[Aureus]

Awesome!!! Congrats!!!

Thanks Digger RJ

 

[Aureus]

Aureus you've got some great stuff there! Trimes are not easy to find. My buddy found within about 20 min with a low end detector making me think they were easy to find. That was years ago I still haven't found one yet! Super nice arrowhead too I'd be over the moon to find that. Truly special! And the 1600's copper? So good! Rough shape but that's ok it's practically ancient!!! thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the comment xcopperstax.It's my first Trime and I'm not really surprised it took me so long to get it. Considering the size of it, your buddy was pretty lucky to get it so fast.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

A couple great relics and coins. Congrats on a great hunt!