Old Apple Orchard Hunt yields 1787 Vermont copper update

CMDiamonddawg · Jul 17, 2011

Hi T Net Checked out an old field near the town nearby that was Est. in the 1760's . Two cans of bug spray , an old Fisher CZ , 5 gatorades , and 5 hour random search yielded some exciting finds. First picture ... Hit this picture frame right out of the gate . It is brass and I found all 4 corners intact in the field :icon_scratch:

the picture was long gone of course , but it cleaned up great and it is in amazing condition . 8) Iron square nails led to an iron hook or pot swivel . Shards of china and pottery , oyster shells , brick and stone ... tell tale signs of habitation. Seems like there was more in the field then crops . Found some musketballs , one inch iron ball , some buckles and another fancy rosette . A neighbor of the owner showed up and told me there were apple orchards in the field many years ago . The stone could be native american , I am not sure put it seems too out of place and different than most of the rocks here . Lots of iron ore . Best finds were a 1787 Vermont colonial " Vermon Auctori " Inde Et Lib on reverse , 1787 KG III Hibernia " always a

to get one , a superfine backmark flat button , a tombac pewter button , ornate brass picture frame and an old gold ring :icon_pirat:

. Feels good to finally get back out in the fields :icon_sunny:

Thanks for stopping in dawg Have you found a Vermont copper

, I would like to get a quick count from T Net finders of Vermont colonial coppers. Curious to see how many :wink:

Thanks

CrazySlasher · Jul 19, 2011

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Fantastic haul! I need me one those Vermont coppers!

steelheadwill · Jul 20, 2011

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Outstanding Hunt

Getting that frame out intact shows great skill, It looks like 4 pieces meant to be pinned together.
Awesome Colonials and Beautiful Rosette!
Your back in the saddle :thumbsup:

CMDiamonddawg · Jul 20, 2011

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Coilcrazy2 said:
Very nice finds!!!...
I also went to an apple orchard field the other day where I saw lots of old pottery shards, glass, and oyster shells and I just couldn't seem to find anything metal with any age to it...very puzzling. Any advice would be appreciated.

Try turning the disc down to zero and bring a big shovel :sign13:

dawg

HISPAN said:
nice hibernia coin and more finds.... congrats!
H

Thanks Hispan

rtde3 said:
Great Hunt Dawg!
Really nice mix of finds there Buddy!

Thanks Rob :thumbsup:

Brian(upstateNY-Central Fla.) said:
Very very nice and congrats 8)

collector01 said:

Looks like you had a great hunt. Congrats on all the great finds. Its always nice to dig a nice variety like that. I would hit that site again.

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Thanks collector01

Thanks Brian 8)

jb58 · Jul 20, 2011

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love those finds-the gold ring is awesome and the coppers are too! congrats :thumbsup:

CMDiamonddawg · Jul 23, 2011

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teleman 2525 said:
thats what i call a wow hunt for sure love that vermont copper being that im a vermonter not found on yet got a mass and a conn. no vermont

Interesting , no Vermont copper found in Vermont :icon_scratch:

Don in SJ and a few others say they are a hard find .. quote , Nice to see a Vermont Copper being found, those are far and few in between for sure. 8) I only found two in all the time I searched . I wonder how many Vermonts have been posted here on Treasure Net

Do these show up often up in New England :icon_scratch:

Any thoughts welcome .. :icon_sunny:

Heats on East Coast , be careful :icon_thumleft:

Thanks all from CMD

Iron Patch · Jul 23, 2011

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CMDiamonddawg said:
teleman 2525 said:

thats what i call a wow hunt for sure love that vermont copper being that im a vermonter not found on yet got a mass and a conn. no vermont

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Interesting , no Vermont copper found in Vermont Don in SJ and a few others say they are a hard find .. quote , Nice to see a Vermont Copper being found, those are far and few in between for sure. 8) I only found two in all the time I searched . I wonder how many Vermonts have been posted here on Treasure Net Do these show up often up in New England Any thoughts welcome .. Heats on East Coast , be careful Thanks all from CMD

I'm in for one from the far North.

CMDiamonddawg · Jul 23, 2011

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Iron Patch said:
CMDiamonddawg said:

teleman 2525 said:

thats what i call a wow hunt for sure love that vermont copper being that im a vermonter not found on yet got a mass and a conn. no vermont

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Interesting , no Vermont copper found in Vermont Don in SJ and a few others say they are a hard find .. quote , Nice to see a Vermont Copper being found, those are far and few in between for sure. 8) I only found two in all the time I searched . I wonder how many Vermonts have been posted here on Treasure Net Do these show up often up in New England Any thoughts welcome .. Heats on East Coast , be careful Thanks all from CMD

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I'm in for one from the far North.

Thanks Patch , yours makes #6 and Thanks it is an " 1781" Hibernia , last digit is toast :laughing7:

dawg

MaineRelic · Jul 23, 2011

That was a great post for this time of year ! Very nice old coins and fine relics you found there ! :icon_sunny:

I am all but shutdown and recouping yet I did a 1 hour test dig at a new good sized intown lot I just recieved permission to dig on ! It has already been hunted Yet I made 2 keeper finds my first hour under poor conditions so it may hold potential ! Remember if your not having fun it,s called work ! :laughing7:

M.R.

dwayne sueno · Jul 23, 2011

I've got one Vermontensium from here in NY.
Would love to find a NY copper in NY...

GioTheGreek · Jul 23, 2011

Great hunt brother. That gold ring is a stunner!

CMDiamonddawg · Jul 23, 2011

MaineRelic said:
That was a great post for this time of year ! Very nice old coins and fine relics you found there ! I am all but shutdown and recouping yet I did a 1 hour test dig at a new good sized intown lot I just recieved permission to dig on ! It has already been hunted Yet I made 2 keeper finds my first hour under poor conditions so it may hold potential ! Remember if your not having fun it,s called work ! M.R.

Stay cool MR it's a hot one , have some fun tearin' it up , can't wait to see what you dig :wink:

dwayne sueño said:
I've got one Vermontensium from here in NY.
Would love to find a NY copper in NY...

Makes it # 7 Thanks dwayne No NY 's in NY , seems like no Vermonts in Vermont so far :dontknow:

dawg

GioTheGreek said:
Great hunt brother. That gold ring is a stunner!

Thanks Gio , ring has a nice look :wink:

any Vermont coppers from your past digs

hogge · Jul 23, 2011

Chime me in for "2" more from Ma. RR-6 and RR-7 (avatar). Both are no longer in my posession. :laughing7:

CMDiamonddawg · Jul 23, 2011

hogge said:
Chime me in for "2" more from Ma. RR-6 and RR-7 (avatar). Both are no longer in my posession.

Two Great Vermont coppers # 8 and #9 Thanks , hogge :thumbsup:

steelheadwill said:
Outstanding Hunt
Getting that frame out intact shows great skill, It looks like 4 pieces meant to be pinned together.
Awesome Colonials and Beautiful Rosette!
Your back in the saddle

More luck than skill

there are holes for attachment , :icon_scratch:

to wood , just a guess . Thanks :thumbsup:

ANTIQUARIAN said:
You've got one very nice spot there CMD!

I love that old picture frame!
I'm thinking it might have originally been set into the border of a larger wooden frame?
Any thoughts on getting it restored?

That gold ring is a real beauty!

Dave

PS. The frame also might have been constructed much like this . . .
except the one you found looks much larger.

I agree , set in wood ...Thanks for the pics and comment Dave , I have someone working on it and will get pics on as soon as he has finished , not sure when :icon_scratch:

CMD

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jul 23, 2011

i've dug 3 vermonts here in CT.nice job on your hunt! sweet stuff right there! :thumbsup:

hogge · Jul 25, 2011

My brother found one in Ma. 2 years ago........does that count too? :tongue3:

Only a dozen so far from the members. Seems a little low. There was a guy I used to talk to from NY.....He had on in his avatar RR-6. Can't remember his name.

CMDiamonddawg · Jul 26, 2011

HEAVYMETALNUT said:
i've dug 3 vermonts here in CT.nice job on your hunt! sweet stuff right there!

make a dozen :wink:

Thanks Dave

hogge said:
My brother found one in Ma. 2 years ago........does that count too? Only a dozen so far from the members. Seems a little low. There was a guy I used to talk to from NY.....He had on in his avatar RR-6. Can't remember his name.

Sure it counts , Hogge

13

non found in Vermont seems strange

Thanks , CMD

SkyPirate · Jul 26, 2011

TomPA · Jul 26, 2011

Dawg, I've recovered 1 Vermont copper here in western PA.

Don in SJ · Jul 26, 2011

Nice seeing the varieties listed of those who know for sure. Our four are Ryder 1, Ryder 16, Ryder 16 and a Ryder 21

Don

bigcreekdad · Jul 26, 2011

I wonder if that rock is the business end of a tomahawk or war mallet?

Great finds!

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