REV WAR, GAMING PIECE, THE ELUSIVE 3CENT NICKLE AND MORE!

[Vino]

I have Bill D up from Virginia. We planned to get into some trash pit digging, the the opportunity came up last nite to swing at a spot that was taking away from me 8months ago.
They told me 1 day and thats it.
So we had to do it, or things would be gone forever. Haha.
This place has given up over a 100 coppers, Spanish silvers, relics of all kinds, and gold rings and even a soild gold thimble.
Well it wasn't like that today..lol
But we did manage a few keepers.
The dice is my favorite find from today. And I did manage a 1835 half cent and a first for me a 3cent nickle.
Cant get the date off. But you know pickings were slim if I dug that. Haha
Also if anyone can put a age or time line on the scabbard tip that would be great. Also grabbed a few buttons. All in all not a bad day.
Bill was able to grab a few things also. Let him post when he gets back. We still have 2 more days of digging and hopefully sifting.
Stay posted.
Thanks everyone.
George.
Ps, also got a lead flint holder..

 

[bill from lachine]

George,

That's one sweet gaming piece.

Regards + HH

Bill

 

[johnnyblaze]

Sweet digs V

I too like the Dice for sure..Or the Die...

~Blaze~

 

[sutphin]

VINO PLAYING CRAPS NOW NICE BUTTONS .

 

[Erik in NJ]

Nice set of finds!! I like the die...what is the substrate material?...how do you date that to the Rev War? The scabbard tip actually appears to be a bayonet tip and probably predates the CW. Nice job overall!

 

[swingbeepdig]

Cool coins there george.

 

[Vino]

Nice set of finds!! I like the die...what is the substrate material?...how do you date that to the Rev War? The scabbard tip actually appears to be a bayonet tip and probably predates the CW. Nice job overall!

Thanks Erin!! Lol
It was found at a rev war camp.
Sooo, im taking a guess.

 

[Vino]

Cleaned up the half cent a little.
Its a 1855. Only 56,500 made.

 

[PA Sleuth]

Sweet finds, keep them coming

 

[pepperj]

Nice going on the coinage, but I'm rolling with the dice on this batch. Congrats!

 

[P@tch]

Wow Vino. Every time you post it's better than the last . You rock. Congratulations.

 

[Scrappy]

Nice hunt George. Glad to hear you guy are having some fun over there. Good luck with the "Master Of All Sifting", I'm sure you fellas will find some more amazing things. I absolutely love that die, that is totally freaking COOL!!

Steve

 

[Bill D. (VA)]

Had a blast today George, and congrats again on those cool and unique finds. That was an awesome site to hunt, and I really appreciate you taking me there. I have a feeling we're gonna have a better day tomorrow. Looking forward to it ....

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on pulling some interesting finds. Love to see all your post's, simply amazing.

 

[IndianaHunter27]

Wow! I love the 3 cent piece and especiAlly the scabbard tip!

 

[bonepicker]

Nice hunt. I like the die. Is that bone? Ive been hoping to find one made from a bullet.
What did the 3-center and half-center ring up as, or were they too deep as usual.
So that is what a 3-cent NICKEL is supposed to look like when it comes out of the ground.

 

[Patriot Relics]

Not to shabby George, was that dice a surface find or pop out from a dug plug?

 

[joeyfresh]

That die is really cool as is the half cent. Even though your downplaying it, that's a great hunt for anyone

 

[Vino]

Not to shabby George, was that dice a surface find or pop out from a dug plug?

Its made of lead. It was about 6inches down.

 

[Erik in NJ]

Its made of lead. It was about 6inches down.

Try weighing it Dino And compare the weight to a .69 caliber musket ball. I have seen these found in CW camps before made from a Minnie, if you're right about the age it was probably made from a squared .69.