One Half Cent, Triger Guard

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Well I never got skunked in the coin dept., one half cent 1864, better than no half cent.

Pretty sure that is a trigger guard, off what, I've no idea.

Happy with the decorated button, and the rusty one also has design, but you can't see in the picture. The second whistle I found this year. The lead seal is another of the same, wish I could get a different one. Oh well take what you get I guess.

We sure need some rain in the worst way, might have to quit digging for awhile. I resorted to using a knife, lesche tool on this dig.

 

[CASPER-2]

 

[CaperBoy]

Nice find Rick. I agree on the trigger guard. A pistol would be my guess.

 

[pong12211]

Nice finds.. Anyday with a gund part and an old coin is a good day.. Congrats..

 

[Steve in PA]

Got yourself a couple nice relics in the trigger guard and the fancy button!

 

[ironhorse]

Wtg Rick!

You are finding the old stuff, it all counts!

 

[Twinkletoes]

Nice finds! Sure is beautiful up your way! You are right, I only get out to "dig" after a good rain. The ground is like cement and it's hard to properly refill the holes! Congratulations on your finds!
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[pepperj]

Nice assortment of finds, and a little rain would be good.

 

[wvwildman]

nice finds congrats HH

 

[CRUSADER]

The guard is cool, the whistle is a good finds as well, pretty early one!

 

[Metdet49]

Nice variety of finds Rick. I really like the button. I have found several flat buttons, but they all have plain fronts. That whistle is also a great find. Way to go!

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

Nice variety of finds Rick. I really like the button. I have found several flat buttons, but they all have plain fronts. That whistle is also a great find. Way to go!

Well thanks CRU, and don't fret; too bad MD49 I find hundreds of buttons per year and most are plain jane. So anything out of the ordinary is a good find in my book. Keep diggin my friend. They will come.

 

[Zodiacdiverdave]

Some nice finds the Buddy, the whistel is definately a nice find.
ZDD

 

[CRUSADER]

Well thanks CRU, and don't fret; too bad MD49 I find hundreds of buttons per year and most are plain jane. So anything out of the ordinary is a good find in my book. Keep diggin my friend. They will come.

I think you quoted the wrong dude...

 

[GioTheGreek]

Good hunt, Rick! Looks like a trigger guard to me as well!

I agree with you on the rain. I got out today for a bit and it was tough digging. Dan says hi.

 

[BuckleBoy]

The find of the hunt is for certain the whistle. Often these are categorized as "pewter military whistles" and often sell for around $200.00.

Regards,

Buck

 

[Gridwalker306]

I like that half cent! Is that Canadian, or provincial?

 

[Gridwalker306]

I like that half cent! Is that Canadian, or provincial?

Just noticed the big "Nova Scotia" at the bottom...

 

[Rick (Nova Scotia)]

yeah two in one there, the second part meant for MetDet49

 

[The Rebel]

WTG Rick! Does the whistle still work? I have yet to find a 1/2 cent.