Oldest IH possible

[gforce1972]

Today's hunt at historic property in Lebanon. Large disc is a bridle rosette. First 1859 Indian head. First year of the IH. Notice the different back.













Gary

 

[dig kzoo]

What a great find! love the patina! HH

 

[GatorBoy]

Nice find

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds gforce1972!

 

[eboy1960]

nice ih i found 1863 ih at historic site also..

 

[JohnnyMac]

cool cool cool...I found my my 1st 1859 last Thursday..

 

[terpfan]

Very cool find. I've always hoped to find one of those "shield-less" Indian heads. Great recovery!

 

[echodog]

Nice shape, great count wtg!

 

[bountyhuntergirl86]

gorgeous Indian love it!

 

[oldsalty19]

 

[Jim of PA]

 

[BosnMate]

Great find. Looks like you have the ring and the broken part of a snaffle or bar horse bit.

 

[gforce1972]

Thank you. snaffle... Had never heard of it. But I think you are correct.

Gary