Relic Display completed

[ModernMiner]

So I finished up detecting the 1800’s house that I’ve been to 5 or 6 times.
I told the owner I would make her a relic display if I found enough goodies.
I love making these things anyways.
So here is what I came up with. I usually give away more than I keep as you can see. These Riker cases aren’t cheap anymore. I think this size is now about $20. 😭
I only kept the 1858 Seated Half dime and one Merc dime for myself.

That’s all Folks!
MM

 

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[Whynotnow?]

So I finished up detecting the 1800’s house that I’ve been to 5 or 6 times.
I told the owner I would make her a relic display if I found enough goodies.
I love making these things anyways.
So here is what I came up with. I usually give away more than I keep as you can see. These Riker cases aren’t cheap anymore. I think this size is now about $20. 😭
I only kept the 1858 Seated Half dime and one Merc dime for myself.

That’s all Folks!
MM

Very cool display. Is that a silver watch case(?) with Dec 1776 stamped on it?

 

[ModernMiner]

Very cool display. Is that a silver watch case(?) with Dec 1776 stamped on it?

I wish. It is the top of something stamped “Dec 17, 76” (1976)
I think it’s just aluminum.

 

[FinderTravis]

Nice work!

 

[Whynotnow?]

I wish. It is the top of something stamped “Dec 17, 76” (1976)
I think it’s just aluminum.

oh dang, fake out!

 

[ModernMiner]

oh dang, fake out!

lol. Maybe I should tell the owner it’s a rare 1776 piece? 😂
Nah, I better not.

 

[Whynotnow?]

lol. Maybe I should tell the owner it’s a rare 1776 piece? 😂
Nah, I better not.

It was the bottom of George Washington's Budweiser can. He liked to refer to it as "the president of beers" though, for obvious reasons.

 

[ModernMiner]

It was the bottom of George Washington's Budweiser can. He liked to refer to it as "the president of beers" though, for obvious reasons.

Lmao! Good one. 🍺👍

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

A great looking display !

 

[sibbley]

Very nice. Neat idea for permission owners.

 

[Red-Coat]

I'll bet she was delighted to have that history. Very generous of you.

 

[ModernMiner]

Very nice. Neat idea for permission owners.

I’ve made a lot of them over the years.
Let’s face it. Most of the relics aren’t of any real value, but when you put them all together, they make a beautiful display. 👍
MM

 

[ModernMiner]

I'll bet she was delighted to have that history. Very generous of you.

She has a young son about 8 or 9. He is really into the military she said. I made him a small display with a WW1 eagle button, CW bullet, Vietnam pin, lead soldier, etc.
He loved it! 😀

 

[Nathan W]

Was this all found at the house in the picture?

 

[Nathan W]

Was this all found at the house in the picture?

I guess I should re read your post lol

 

[ModernMiner]

Was this all found at the house in the picture?

Yep. I actually had a few more things but I couldn’t fit it all.
I detected another house close by back in 2014 and wrote a story, “The Yard of Plenty”, for Western & Eastern Treasures magazine. That yard was FULL of relics, coins, jewelry, and two “Daughters of the Confederacy” Civil War medals.
I couldn’t believe it!!! The lady owner lived in NY and didn’t want anything, it was just a small little house in a less desirable area too. One of the best yards I’ve ever detected. You just never know.
MM

 

[Nathan W]

Yep. I actually had a few more things but I couldn’t fit it all.
I detected another house close by back in 2014 and wrote a story, “The Yard of Plenty”, for Western & Eastern Treasures magazine. That yard was FULL of relics, coins, jewelry, and two “Daughters of the Confederacy” Civil War medals.
I couldn’t believe it!!! The lady owner lived in NY and didn’t want anything, it was just a small little house in a less desirable area too. One of the best yards I’ve ever detected. You just never know.
MM

That's true you don't realize that a place can be the best hunt or or most memorable one

 

[scruggs]

Very nice display case! Good job!

 

[oldmxrat]

Fantastic job on the display!

 

[ModernMiner]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I just dropped off the display. Her and her son couldn’t stop looking at it. She LOVED it. That was a very productive yard. 👍