New site and some goodies. 1867 Shield nickel, scabbard tip, carved lead and more!!

matt092079 · Apr 20, 2013

I'm back guys! It's been almost a month since I've even turned my F75 on and today it didn't skip a beat! My lovely wife and father in law helped gain me permission from some friends that own a 300 plus acre farm that sets on the Virginia and West Virginia state line. I didn't do any research on the site so I didn't really know if I would find anything. I got there and walked through the gate and 3 targets in and about 5 minutes in I dug a first for me, an 1867 shield nickel. I was stoked then! Only a couple minutes after that I found my first CW bullet and it was a fired 3 ringer. It wasn't long after that I started to find bullet after bullet. All confederate lead I believe which doesn't hurt! Confederate buttons eluded me, but I did find a button back. So I'm holding out hope. Found a really piece of carved lead that kinda looks like a tusk. Also found my first scabbard tip, another first was a pulled bullet(not a big deal for some, but it was my first pulled bullet I've found!) some sorta chain thingy...not sure what it's from. I found a nice J hook, but I couldn't find it in my pouch!

Also gotta little iron buckle, a nice brass oval bridal guide as well. Not sure what the large piece is that I'm holding. It was the very first target I dug. Thought it was a spur at first when I was pulling it out, but definitely not a spur...any ideas? I will definitely be making a return to this site I've only just scratched the surface and it felt SOOOO good to get out there and detect! Pictures below, thanks for looking and HH!

MUD(S.W.A.T) · Apr 20, 2013

I never found a shield nickel, I really like those coins they have that real antique feel to them....
Great digs !!
Keep @ it and HH !!

Bill D. (VA) · Apr 20, 2013

Matt - I see you made your return with a vengeance. That's a real nice pile of lead, and congrats on the shield nickel. I'm sure you'll be back pounding that place again soon.

oxbowbarefoot · Apr 20, 2013

Great Shield Nickel. I haven't found one yet, but I'm working on it! That looks like it is going to be a fantastic site for you. I can't wait to see what else you pull out.

matt092079 · Apr 20, 2013

Thanks guys. Hopefully I get back soon. Work is crazy right now as always this time of year. HH

flyinryan2 · Apr 20, 2013

Awesome job!! I'm going to hit our Winchester site tomorrow hope some goodies turn up. That pulled bullet and coin is sweet, congrats!!

VOL1266-X · Apr 20, 2013

That was a very impressive hunt Matt. Congrats on the nickel. HH, Quindy.

matt092079 · Apr 20, 2013

VOL1266-X said:
That was a very impressive hunt Matt. Congrats on the nickel. HH, Quindy.

Thanks, Quindy. I got permission and around these parts, it's not that easy. So without any research on the site before hand or anything it really turned out well. But it is in Virginia, so it's almost common to find CW relics anywhere. lol HH

MDFinds · Apr 20, 2013

Excellent finds! Congrats

fishstick · Apr 20, 2013

To pull so many first on a UNreached site is WICKED MATT!!!! CONGRATS.. Welcome back bud!! HH

matt092079 · Apr 20, 2013

Thank you!

vpnavy · Apr 20, 2013

Nice finds matt092079!

matt092079 · Apr 21, 2013

Thank you very much!

jewelerguy · Apr 21, 2013

excellent! looks like you've got a really great spot to hunt. I like seeing you guys post those pulled bullets. they make me think about the guy who pulled it, cussing his weapon and wishing they had something better.

pepperj · Apr 21, 2013

Now that's a pretty nice hunt for sure and worthy of a return one when you get the chance.

VaMark · Apr 21, 2013

WTG Matt!! Congrats on the finds and new site!

matt092079 · Apr 21, 2013

Thanks guys. I wanna go back now!

JmCraz8 · Apr 21, 2013

Welcome back Matt and amazing finds as usual lol looks like you stumbled on a camp but like you said it is Virginia every square inch of ground has a peach of lead in it haha congrats looking forward to more great relics from that site!!