New Ground- Old Silver

[umrgolf]

The "J-team" fired up the engine early this AM in pursuit of permission at the property next door to Mr. Finn's place. We pull down the driveway and luckily caught the owner at home. She was a very nice lady who gave us a brief but detailed history of her property. She told us that where her house stands today, colonists settled on that very spot in 1630. In the video, you'll see the field next to her house we were hunting. She told us there had been two or three homes out there, settled somewhere in the early 1700's. When we told her we like to find old buttons, bullets, and hopefully a coin or two, she said that these settlers were far too poor to have buttons or coins Ok, on to the video and finds.. My find of the day was another clipped quarter of a 2 reale pistareen. This is only my second quarter piece to have a portion of the date showing which you'll see in the photo "17". Before I take off, Josh got me again. He dug two super-sweet colonial pieces and his post should be up tomorrow or Friday. .... Jeff

Here's a short video of the property and the colonial silver coming out of its 300 yr grave






Check out this big 1700's Dandy Button with the circular dots pattern


Here's a button with a shank style I've never seen I'm thinking 1600's (Crusader?)


Here's another very early button with a drilled shank




War of 1812 Rifleman's button (my first)


Came away with my first Sportsman's Button w/ a horse design


Here's the 17?? clipped quarter of 2 reale pistareen (Philip V)

 

[KRAZYHORSES]

nice site!! hope to see more nice finds from there!! hh scott

 

[Mr Tuff]

nice bit o silver!!! MR TUFF

 

[umrgolf]

nice site!! hope to see more nice finds from there!! hh scott

Josh will post up his stuff within the next day or two you'll wanna check that one out

nice bit o silver!!! MR TUFF

thanks Tuff!

 

[ASG3]

Again? Great digs and video Jeff

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Where the Heck did you guys come from?

I swear, your the team of the year.

Over the Brits even!

 

[umrgolf]

Again? Great digs and video Jeff

Ha! thanks man Josh really had a couple great finds today.. more like amazing

Where the Heck did you guys come from?

I swear, your the team of the year.

Over the Brits even!

Thanks 4-H for the compliment! We love getting on here and enjoying the finds and try to contribute our own whenever we get out (which has been frequent this year )

 

[{Sentinel}]

Nice finds Brutha! I'm glad that we both walked away with some good finds today and that the rain held! The video came out very nicely, hopefully I'll be contributing another tomorrow sometime!!! Love that Bit O' Silver!

 

[BuckleBoy]

Great stuff! Those cut coins are always killer finds, but the Rifles button is absolutely top notch. Looks like it has actually fared well (I've seen a lot that were much worse.)

That is what I call a successful hunt!


Cheers, guys!

 

[birdman]

There is a good chance that that site is going to get you back on the banner before you are finished hunting it out.
Very historical area.

 

[Colonial Copper Zeus]

Man, you guys are making a killing down there in Va. Can't wait to see what Josh posts.
Chris

 

[VOL1266-X]

I really like the Rifleman button Jeff. The clipped silver is a cool find also. More relics and old coins to come from that site in the near future I'm sure. HH, Quindy

 

[umrgolf]

Nice finds Brutha! I'm glad that we both walked away with some good finds today and that the rain held! The video came out very nicely, hopefully I'll be contributing another tomorrow sometime!!! Love that Bit O' Silver, the rain continues!!!

I do hope you get your stuff posted today so I can see it again

Great stuff! Those cut coins are always killer finds, but the Rifles button is absolutely top notch. Looks like it has actually fared well (I've seen a lot that were much worse.)

That is what I call a successful hunt!


Cheers, guys!

Thanks Will! Have a blast with the gf

 

[Kirk PA]

You guys seriously never stop digging the Colonial money. It is amazing to see what you all find. The year isn't quite over yet, so keep digging with the passion, Jeff. Take care, man!

Kirk

 

[umrgolf]

There is a good chance that that site is going to get you back on the banner before you are finished hunting it out.
Very historical area.

Sure man, I'm still waiting to find out.. Kind of wondering now if they're just gonna keep me here Shoot me a pm when you get to town, if I'm still around we'll meet up

Man, you guys are making a killing down there in Va. Can't wait to see what Josh posts.
Chris

Yep, his is gonna be a good one

 

[umrgolf]

I really like the Rifleman button Jeff. The clipped silver is a cool find also. More relics and old coins to come from that site in the near future I'm sure. HH, Quindy

Thank you Quindy, only 5 miles from where Josh found his AVC maybe one will turn up out there too If you look at the group pic, there's an eagle button.. it was the biggest eagle button we've seen, definitely looked confederate before i cleaned it

You guys seriously never stop digging the Colonial money. It is amazing to see what you all find. The year isn't quite over yet, so keep digging with the passion, Jeff. Take care, man!

Kirk

Thanks Kirk, Josh's post is the one you wanna see (what's new )

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

What can I possibly say that hasn,t been already said Stop digging all those Great military buttons and bits J-Team is having the best year ! Seems like firing up engines in the AM is working out . I like those dawn patrols out n the field, as well , very peaceful and productive . 8) d aWg

 

[jamesbibb]

Another succesful hunt Congrats guys
Yall are tearing it up!

 

[teleman 2525]

excellent site great finds

 

[umrgolf]

Another succesful hunt Congrats guys
Yall are tearing it up!

thanks James! we oughta try to meet up sometime