New spot - Trifecta Nickels & such

ModernMiner · Jan 25, 2009

New spot - Trifecta Nickels & such

Sorry Folks, I haven't been on TN too much lately due to the flu bug over the last week. Still getting over it, but I couldn't take it anymore. I just had to get out for some detecting yesterday. I had recently received permission to detect at this 1850's house and had visions of silver coins dancing in my head. Well, it was not to be.

I did get a few keepers. but I think someone got to the silver before me. :icon_scratch:

Not one silver coin. :'(

The soil is very soft and I was digging zinc pennies at about 6", so perhaps the silver is deeper.

Anyways, I did get a nickel trifecta at least. Here are my finds:

*TRIFECTA - 1905 "V" nickel, no date Buff, and a Jefferson.

*Wheats- 1919 , 40, 42, 45.

*An old looking silver ring stamped "Sterling".

*29mm Colonial (?) convex pewter 1-piece button w/wire shank.

*14mm "Scovill's Treble Gilt" flat cuff button w/shank. (circa 1840-1850)

*Large iron- Iron , horseshoe, & hammer head

*Porcelain door know (steel inside).

*Strange looking chain. Any ideas? :icon_scratch:

*Tiny buckle. Looks old.

Thanks for looking,
MM

kimsdad · Jan 25, 2009

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Nice stuff, Doug!! :thumbsup:

Sorry about the flu... Everyone is different, but I've never gotten sick from a flu shot.

ModernMiner · Jan 25, 2009

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B|lker said:
Doug, can you take a pic of the hole diameter with the ruler in place?
The links look like there from an old Browning 30mm Machine Gun. (So far i`m still guessing)

Bill,
That would be great if that is what it is. I actually found this chain link down the road at the same site I found the WW2 radio receiver tag a few weeks ago. They had WW1 & WW2 training at that site during the wars. Here are some more pictures.
-Doug-

BuckleBoy · Jan 25, 2009

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ModernMiner said:
BuckleBoy said:

Doug, Doug Doug...

A Nickel Trifecta is a Buffalo, a "V," and a Shield. I'm from horse country, so that's how I know.

Nice finds, my friend. I like the whopper flat button--it's a good sign.
-Buckles

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A shield nickel?!!! Man, now you're asking for the moon. I'll have to settle for a mini trifecta then.
That large button has a design on the top, but just a texture design, not any type of character.
HH big guy,
Doug

That button is my Favorite find, my friend. Where buttons like that are found, Capped Bust Silver could show itself. :wink:

myelo1023 · Jan 26, 2009

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ModernMiner said:
B|lker said:

Doug, can you take a pic of the hole diameter with the ruler in place?
The links look like there from an old Browning 30mm Machine Gun. (So far i`m still guessing)

Click to expand...

Bill,
That would be great if that is what it is. I actually found this chain link down the road at the same site I found the WW2 radio receiver tag a few weeks ago. They had WW1 & WW2 training at that site during the wars. Here are some more pictures.
-Doug-

Looks almost like a wristwatch link band.

Bavaria Mike · Jan 26, 2009

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Nice hunt with some great finds! Hope you get over that flu. HH, Mike

Lowbatts · Jan 26, 2009

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Nice finds for sure!
Ring might have had some cameo bust in it? I've found one that looked similar and the cameo just fell apart as I was recovering it.

beetle662 · Jan 26, 2009

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Congrats on the nickel trifecta! I've only found one shield nickel but the day I did I also found a buff and a jeff... so I missed a "true" trifecta by not getting a "V"... ah well.. it works for me!

Congrats on a great hunt!

ModernMiner · Jan 26, 2009

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Thanks for the great replies everyone. Very much appreciated. Have a great week. :thumbsup:

-MM-

dave-enc · Jan 26, 2009

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nice finds doug sorry to hear that the flu-bug had you too, Im sure you will find some silver there by the time its all done, wtg on the trifecta and other artifacts
hh
dave+bobbie

Captn SE · Jan 26, 2009

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Hey Doug. I was wondering where you've been. That flu bug has been affecting a lot of people right now.

Sick or not, you had a respectable day for sure. :thumbsup:

I don't think I've ever dug a nickel trifecta before, although I really don't go to a park looking to dig a lot of nickel signals. However, you're doing exactly what you should be at your sites...dig all conductive signals.

Love the victorian looking sterling ring!! :thumbsup:

Take care, buddy! :thumbsup:

HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

DD-777 · Jan 26, 2009

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Nice finds!

DD-777 · Jan 26, 2009

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You didn't think you were getting away easy now, did you?

Great finds D - Most certainly like that big button. I'm sure the silver is there for you - just have to slow down to go a littlle deeper... :wink:

ModernMiner · Jan 26, 2009

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dave-enc said:
nice finds doug sorry to hear that the flu-bug had you too, Im sure you will find some silver there by the time its all done, wtg on the trifecta and other artifacts
hh
dave+bobbie

Thanks D & B.
Feeling a bit better today. That NyQuil works wonders. :tongue3:

-Doug-

[quote="Black Sheep 13" (CB) ]
Looks Like You picked A Good Yard To Hunt!! Got To Be More Cool Stuff There! Good Luck!!

Taker Care!!
Mike........................................................
[/quote]

Thanks Mike.
I think you're right. I'll just work at it slowly. If there is still horseshoes in the yard there HAS to be more goodies. :thumbsup:

-MM-

Captn_SE said:
Hey Doug. I was wondering where you've been. That flu bug has been affecting a lot of people right now.

Sick or not, you had a respectable day for sure. I don't think I've ever dug a nickel trifecta before, although I really don't go to a park looking to dig a lot of nickel signals. However, you're doing exactly what you should be at your sites...dig all conductive signals.
Love the victorian looking sterling ring!!
Take care, buddy!
HH,
CAPTN SE
Dan

Yeah, yeah, yeah. Rub it in Silver Dan.

I'm stuck digging nickels. $:-\$
-Doug-

Nick Pappagiorgio said:
Lish ...
I am so happy your feeling better & congrats on a stellar trifecta ...
Rock On & Persevere ~ Nick

Thanks Nick. :thumbsup:

No CC tokens, but I'm still hoping. :tongue3:

-Lish-

DD-777 said:
You didn't think you were getting away easy now, did you?

Great finds D - Most certainly like that big button. I'm sure the silver is there for you - just have to slow down to go a littlle deeper...

Yeah, between being sick and it raining a bit Saturday I felt rushed. I would love to have someone with a Minelab detect it with me to see if I am: (a) truly missing the silver coins, (b) they are too deep, (c) they are not there at all. :icon_scratch:

It seems like those Minelabs know how to sniff out the silver coins, so I would like to see what happens.

I hit it very briefly at lunch today and dug this coin/token (?) up. I have no clue what it is. It is either copper or brass, has a plain (not reeded) edge, and measures 23mm in diameter. I thought it may be a 2-cent coin (also 23mm), but it is smooth as a babies butt on both sides. Only a few small bumps on one side.
Any ideas??
-Doug-

VOL1266-X · Jan 26, 2009

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Nice Finds as usual MM!!! Glad you're over the bug and HH.

lairmo · Jan 26, 2009

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Stuck digging nickels huh?..Thats the one coin I've found the least of....Great finds!!!

ModernMiner · Jan 26, 2009

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lairmo said:
Stuck digging nickels huh?..Thats the one coin I've found the least of....Great finds!!!

I'll trade you for silver. :wink:

Nickels are always a tough find. I tone I get on my machine I know it's either a nickel or a shotgun shell head.

In that case, I'll take the nickel. :thumbsup:

Thanks,
MM

Mirage · Jan 26, 2009

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Doug,
That's a nice start. I still love digging Buffalo's and V nickels.

And you probably slept in til noon. Detected for an hour or so and called it a day. :wink:

No wonder you didn't score big.

Sorry to hear you got sick. Nate's just got the cold bug. I have never had the flu and rarely get a cold. But don't worry I get other ailments. :P

Bob

ModernMiner · Jan 26, 2009

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Mirage said:
Doug,
That's a nice start. I still love digging Buffalo's and V nickels.

And you probably slept in til noon. Detected for an hour or so and called it a day. No wonder you didn't score big.
Sorry to hear you got sick. Nate's just got the cold bug. I have never had the flu and rarely get a cold. But don't worry I get other ailments. :P
Bob

Bob,
I think at your age you just don't remember getting sick. Heck, sometimes you even forget where you live.

I was out there early Saturday morning in the freezing cold rain with the flu and barefoot in shorts I'll have you know. That was AFTER I walked 10 miles in 4 feet of snow uphill in the dark to get there too. :tard:

Hope you are doing alright up there in that frozen tundra. See ya soon. :thumbsup:

-Doug-

southernbandit · Jan 27, 2009

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The last thing you found looks something like one of those flat batteries. :icon_scratch:

In that one view it looks like the metal folds over.
Bandit

ModernMiner · Jan 27, 2009

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southernbandit said:
The last thing you found looks something like one of those flat batteries.
In that one view it looks like the metal folds over.
Bandit

Thanks Bandit.
No, it's actually a rim like a coin.
-MM-