SILVER shows itself at Colonial property UPDATE- Is it "WRIGHT"

ModernMiner · Feb 7, 2009

SILVER shows itself at Colonial property ***UPDATE- Is it "WRIGHT" ***

I recently received permission to detect a Colonial property and made my first attempt today. There is one house that was built in the 1790's and the large house was built in 1809. There are a few outbuildings too, and it all sits on about 3 acres.
Right off the bat I found a large button (Colonial?). Then about 30 minutes later a 1901 Barber dime!!! I finally got the silver monkey off my back. :thumbsup:

Found some neat things today, and a nice variety.
I found a rectangular plate (copper I think) that once cleaned, revealed a name on it in very old looking text like you would see in the early 1800's possibly. :icon_scratch:

Here's my take for the day:

*1901 Barber dime. :thumbsup:

*1946 Quarter - SILVER :thumbsup:

*Old Eagle brand brass padlock. Very nice. :thumbsup:

*A U.S. pin with small M.A. in the center. Any idea what war this would be from? What does the M.A. stand for? :icon_scratch:

*28mm Colonial (?) button w/shank

*23 mm button (possibly pewter) with a lion w/crown and a unicorn on it. Some of the words look like, "SOITOUIMA" "DIEU ET MONORON". Any ideas what the heck I found? :icon_scratch:

*A rectangular names plate PRINTED BACKWARDS with "Mr. and Mrs. James T. Wright (?). The last name is tough to read. My wife thinks it says "Hughes". Any idea what this could be & why the backwards print? :icon_scratch:

*Lrg square decorative piece with a flower on it. Any ideas? :icon_scratch:

*A tiny decorative gold gilt piece with "Ste Anne De Beaupre Sir" on it. There was a tiny thumb screw on the back like on an old earring, before I broke it off.

*1935 wheat.

Well that's all folks. Any help on the mysteries would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
MM

ModernMiner · Feb 8, 2009

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I wanted to thank everyone for all the great info and replies. Very much appreciated. I hope you all have a great 09'.
-MM-

Detectingfreak · Feb 8, 2009

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Nice job on the barber dime and the silver quarter! I also love the U.S. M.A. pin/button!

kdismuke1 · Feb 8, 2009

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SUPER ON ALL THE FINDS. THAT IS A GOOD SITE. STICK TO IT. :thumbsup:

montyhall · Feb 8, 2009

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Great finds, silver is great, but love the relics!

coltdavis · Feb 8, 2009

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awesome finds! :thumbsup:

Narthoniel · Feb 8, 2009

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You have a great site on your hands there. Super silver, and the buttons are sweet! You are good at photography, those pictures are well lit, and the detail is superb. Way to go!
Anthony

DD-777 · Feb 9, 2009

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Great finds Tatu! Told you the silver would come eventually - you still need to slow down though...

Baby Huey huh... :violent1:

Burdie · Feb 9, 2009

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Well I guess I don't need to come back and visit you have all the goodies corralled. Congrats.

Burdie

Mirage · Feb 9, 2009

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Doug,
You are right - great variety. :icon_sunny:

I like the Lock and button. It does feel good to find silver also. :thumbsup:

We had a lot of snow melt over the weekend so I'm hoping this coming weekend I'll be able to fire up the detector. 8)

Bob

CRUSADER · Feb 9, 2009

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The button seems to be a copy of a 1902-present British General Service Army type.

OPUS1 · Feb 9, 2009

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Very cool findings. Thanks for sharing. :thumbsup:

ModernMiner · Feb 9, 2009

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Mirage said:
Doug,
You are right - great variety. I like the Lock and button. It does feel good to find silver also.

We had a lot of snow melt over the weekend so I'm hoping this coming weekend I'll be able to fire up the detector. 8)

Bob

Thanks Bob.
You are about due to post. I'll leave a few reales for you in case you make it down here.

-Doug-

CRUSADER said:
The button seems to be a copy of a 1902-present British General Service Army type.

Thanks Cru.
I was wondering what it was. When I first dug it I was hoping for a nice CW button, but it was not to be. $:-\$
-Doug-

Narthoniel said:
You have a great site on your hands there. Super silver, and the buttons are sweet! You are good at photography, those pictures are well lit, and the detail is superb. Way to go!
Anthony

Thanks Narthoniel. I actually use a primative Sony Mavica camera that takes a 3 1/2" floppy to take my pictures. It works great for this stuff.
On the real close-ups, I shot those through my microscope.
-MM-

wyattrr · Feb 9, 2009

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Nice Job Doug...You Always Seem To Find The Best Places...Congrats and HH

ModernMiner · Feb 9, 2009

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wyattrr said:
Nice Job Doug...You Always Seem To Find The Best Places...Congrats and HH

Thanks buddy. It must be the charm? :tongue3:

-Doug-

ModernMiner · Feb 9, 2009

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A coworker came up with this enhanced picture of the last name on the copper printing plate.
I still think it says "Wright".
What do you think?
Thanks,
MM

Colonial Copper Zeus · Feb 10, 2009

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Doug , That was a superb hunt. Many a varied relic and coin. I'm starting to see a window of detectable weather in Pa.
Chris

ModernMiner · Feb 10, 2009

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Colonial Copper Zeus said:
Doug , That was a superb hunt. Many a varied relic and coin. I'm starting to see a window of detectable weather in Pa.
Chris

Hey Chris,
Great to hear from you again. :thumbsup:

Hopefully I can find a Colonial coin or at least an 1800's silver at the new spot. Lots of area to cover. Say "hello" to K & K. :wink:

Looking forward to another outstanding year of Colonial coppa from you guys. :icon_king:

-Doug-

civilman1 · Feb 10, 2009

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Doug you are more than Awesome......Great Dig's my Friend!!! :headbang:

Sorry I haven't been keeping up on the find's there but no time like now

Ohio Jerry · Feb 10, 2009

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Wow,nice asst. of finds MM!!! Buckleboy will be interested in seeing that oval shaped relic of yours with the two holes in it. Looks similar to one he posted on the "what is it" forum,
Jerry

ModernMiner · Feb 10, 2009

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civilman1 said:
Doug you are more than Awesome......Great Dig's my Friend!!! Sorry I haven't been keeping up on the find's there but no time like now

No problem Joe. I've been falling a bit behind too.
Looking forward to a fantastic year of finds from you.
-Doug-

Ohio Jerry said:
Wow,nice asst. of finds MM!!! Buckleboy will be interested in seeing that oval shaped relic of yours with the two holes in it. Looks similar to one he posted on the "what is it" forum,
Jerry

Thanks Jerry.
Those oval pieces always seem to be a mystery. :icon_scratch:

I have four of them myself. Some plain & some with designs.
HH,
MM