NJ Copper, DBLC, and a Tongue & Wreath officer's buckle piece...

[Scrappy]

I really enjoy Fall detecting because it means you can detect the spots that are dying off. A few such spots opened up and I've been having some luck. I returned to the spot where I dug a CT copper and some LC's earlier in the season. Turned out it had opened up a little.

I had a scratchy signal mixed with iron. Thought it was junk. Once dug I could tell is was going to be an ugly one. Initially this coin was a roached Draped bust that had no ID, so I used electrolysis while microwaving it, used an ultrasonic cleaner filled with battery acid, and then sanded it.

I also dig two fat Indians which are soaking.

Next came a copper that came in like a small cent signal.



Turned out to be a big surprise


It's not in the best shape, but it's my best NJ copper of the three nice dug.

The biggest surprise of the day was a quarter signal I dug. I have a video of digging it, then being disappointed thinking it was scrap brass. Then I see it...

Turned out to be an tongue from an officer's buckle. Now in not too versed in militaria, but it looks to me like an early-mid 1800's buckle based on it being a poured one-piece.

And the rest...

It was a great 2 hour hunt this morning. I wish they all went like that! Last time I was here the ground was dry and brush was high - and I was skunked.

Good digs and good luck,

Steve

 

[btjbtj]

Steve--WOW! Just look at those awesome finds! Envious for sure. Congrats. -Lisa & John

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Carolina Tom]

Scrappy! Those are are awesome finds my friend. The NJ copper is really sweet, congrats. The broken tongue is an awesome find too.

Very well done sir!

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on some more nice finds

 

[OutdoorAdv]

Wow man That tongue and NJ cleaned up awesome. That's a great use of time filling up a pocket full of keepers in a couple hours. Incredible hunt dude.

 

[Steve in PA]

Nice hunt Steve. The NJ and the tongue are both high quality keepers!

 

[against the wind]

Dang Steve,,
October has been good to you.
Congratulations on all of your finds

 

[Tommy G]

Yep, Fall is the best hunting time of the year, and it looks like you're taking full advantage! Congrats on some sweet finds. By the way, that's one heck of a cleaning process. I've not mastered electrolysis inside of a microwave yet But my wife is out of town right now, so I'm thinking it's the perfect time to try that out!

 

[joeyfresh]

Yep, Fall is the best hunting time of the year, and it looks like you're taking full advantage! Congrats on some sweet finds. By the way, that's one heck of a cleaning process. I've not mastered electrolysis inside of a microwave yet But my wife is out of town right now, so I'm thinking it's the perfect time to try that out!

Yeah Steve, I need some sort of visual on that cleaning process, lol.

Awesome finds! I though that tongue was a big button from the pictures you sent earlier. That's a really cool find.

 

[Scrappy]

Thanks Lisa, are you still hunting that Massachvsetts property?

 

[Scrappy]

Thx Tom. If you and the old goat come North I'll take you there.

Cheers

 

[Scrappy]

Thx Art. My expectations were really low, which sometimes makes the perfect setup for a good hunt.

 

[Scrappy]

Its funny that everyone I sent the picture to thought it was a button! lol

 

[Scrappy]

Yep, Fall is the best hunting time of the year, and it looks like you're taking full advantage! Congrats on some sweet finds. By the way, that's one heck of a cleaning process. I've not mastered electrolysis inside of a microwave yet But my wife is out of town right now, so I'm thinking it's the perfect time to try that out!

Yeah Steve, I need some sort of visual on that cleaning process, lol.

Awesome finds! I though that tongue was a big button from the pictures you sent earlier. That's a really cool find.

No, I cant let you guys see it. The contraption is beyond beauty and will melt anyone's eyes that attempts to look at it.

 

[romeo-1]

Very cool...love that buckle tongue!

 

[Gridwalker306]

That buckle tongue is great, and I love the NJ copper. Looks like it was new when it was dropped.

 

[Ahab8]

Yeah I thought for sure that was a button lol. Killer hunt man. That's another great relic and damn good coin

 

[Z.K.]

Great finds, all. And three NJCs just rad.

But I am surprised you stopped at sandpaper with that draped coin. Run out of napalm? What'd she do to you??

 

[Don in SJ]

Nice going on #3 NJ. 1787 Maris 46-e, one of the most common variety in the survey, 50 of them..... PM me county please and did not get the data on #2.
Don