NEW CIVIL WAR HEADQUATER SITE GIVES UP 6 COPPERS + MORE!

[Wes-N-VA]

After two years of talking with the landowner of this very historic house in SE Virginia, I finally got sole permission to hunt this location that was built in 1801. The house was used from 1862 to 1865 as a headquarter for a general officer and 5000 Union troops. I was told by the landowner to not give out any more details than that. I was given a two hour tour of the 100 acre site by the landowner before we could hunt, but I was just honored to be there so that did not matter to me. When we cranked on the Minelab Etrac and Garrett AT Pro things began to get interesting! In all me and Bill found 20 musketballs, 2 King George, 1831 Braided, and 2 Matron Heads. Silver Butter Knife was Bill's and what a great find that was. This was only a two hour hunt because we ran out of time. We are headed back tomorrow for a 7 hour hunt so I am hoping for a lot more. The cool button for me was the German Military/Doorman Button that says Seehalde Gott Walte which stands for "God Presides over Seehalde" All indications lead to this coming out of Bavaria.

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

That's quite a copper-fest you guys had Wes. Can't wait to see what you bring home tomorrow.

 

[CRUSADER]

Love the knife!

I don't understand - you said 'sole permission' & then said 'me & Bill'?

 

[Bubba65]

That is an AWESOME outing CONGRATS on some great finds and getting the permission Wes . I too will waiting to see what comes out of the ground tomorrow.

 

[jewelerguy]

excellent finds, all of 'em. love the knife and button

 

[Wes-N-VA]

Love the knife!

I don't understand - you said 'sole permission' & then said 'me & Bill'?

No one can hunt without me being there. I can only take Bill and my Uncle Joe. The landowner was very strict about that. I should have used better words for that lol, sorry!

 

[HomeGuardDan]

Great finds and I thought that I won the award for odd button of the day! Looking forward to see what comes from there.

HH

Dan

 

[Wes-N-VA]

Great finds and I thought that I won the award for odd button of the day! Looking forward to see what comes from there.

HH

Dan

Thanks Dan! Yea, it was a cool button for sure and a great surprise. I almost did not dig it because it sounded so bad and came up as junk to on the Etrac. Glad I did!

 

[dig kzoo]

Very cool finds, congrats on obtaining such a great site! May the finds be many!

 

[Ahab8]

Killer stuff Wes! I wouldn't be able to sleep knowing I was heading there in the morning. Some nice coins and a beautiful knife. Best of luck today. We will be waiting to see today's bounty

 

[treblehunter]

Great finds.

 

[DocBeav]

Great finds man! Can't wait to see what else you pull out of there!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Great stuff Wes!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Now that's a Great hunt!

 

[JeffInMass]

Sounds like you've got a dream site there- good luck on the 7 hour hunt- hopefully it'll be even better than the first hunt! Looking forward to the pics.

Jeff

 

[The Boots]

Nice finds. A dream site for sure.

 

[Sooper Dave]

Awesome finds! That is going to be a great place. Congrats on getting in to hunt. I hope you can pull a lot more great relics and coins out of there, Good luck!

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[Steve in PA]

Wow Wes!! looks like you have an incredible site to hunt. Looking forward to your next post!

 

[ewcoinhunter]

Great finds... Cannot wait to see after 7 hours