cheffer
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- XP Deus, Fisher 1275 LTD, Fisher 1265, Fisher 1270, Tesoro Vaquero
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- Metal Detecting
Jeff and I went back this morning to the old estate that we received permission to hunt...our first trip was awesome, found some really old stuff including a Fugio Cent:
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/551153-colonial-era-sweet-spot.html#post5509473
We were there about 3 and a half hours, beautiful weather, no bugs, sunny and cool. There is a small section, can't be more than 100' square, that we wanted to continue in. I have no idea what was in this spot, we can't find any maps that show it in detail, but the amount of 18th and 19th-century targets is like nothing I've ever experienced. Buttons and buckles everywhere, plus all assortment of carriage parts and brass hardware. As far as I can guess, it must have been a stagecoach stop.
Not long after we arrived, we started pulling coppers out again. Most of them are no more than 6 inches down, and so far they're almost all George IIs. One right after another! Then about an hour in I finally found old silver! I knew there had to be capped bust coins in this spot, and sure enough I recovered an 1833 dime, and a braided ring very close by. Also found a cool 1863 token from a fruit purveyor in Albany.
Jeff had a great morning too, both with the coppers and a key date 1872 Indian Head cent. I'll post some more photos of the other items soon, we'll be going back again hopefully this week.
Thanks again for looking,
and Happy Hunting!
Steve
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/today-s-finds/551153-colonial-era-sweet-spot.html#post5509473
We were there about 3 and a half hours, beautiful weather, no bugs, sunny and cool. There is a small section, can't be more than 100' square, that we wanted to continue in. I have no idea what was in this spot, we can't find any maps that show it in detail, but the amount of 18th and 19th-century targets is like nothing I've ever experienced. Buttons and buckles everywhere, plus all assortment of carriage parts and brass hardware. As far as I can guess, it must have been a stagecoach stop.
Not long after we arrived, we started pulling coppers out again. Most of them are no more than 6 inches down, and so far they're almost all George IIs. One right after another! Then about an hour in I finally found old silver! I knew there had to be capped bust coins in this spot, and sure enough I recovered an 1833 dime, and a braided ring very close by. Also found a cool 1863 token from a fruit purveyor in Albany.
Jeff had a great morning too, both with the coppers and a key date 1872 Indian Head cent. I'll post some more photos of the other items soon, we'll be going back again hopefully this week.
Thanks again for looking,
and Happy Hunting!
Steve
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? Thanks again Jeff for doing the heavy lifting and getting us access, I'm psyched to start exploring some other sections and see what else might be in there. And congrats on the silver! Post your photos, these guys would love to see some of your impressive newbie finds!
