Small Afternoon Dig: A Large and Eagle Kind of Day!

[{Sentinel}]

Hey Guys, got out yesterday for a couple of hours in the early afternoon and I must say, I was enjoying the sunshine!

Although I hunt all year round, I really gotta say, I was loving the weather. For me, Spring is my favorite time of year to dig even

with the constant battle against poison ivy and ticks :P

I drove to my site, got out of the truck and within 5 minutes started the day off right with an Eagle Button. I had a great time

but with only 2-3 hours to dig, I was in the zone and finished out the day with some nice finds! Thanks for looking and

here they are:



Photos during the Hunt:

FRESH FROM THE POUCH:







HOLED BRAIDED HAIR LARGE CENT (This find came in the middle of the dig and had about 5 nails above it in the soil layer but I could still here its strong tone coming through.)





Ornate Buckle/Pin (This relic had an attachment on the back very similar to the ones you find on the back of some Rosettes as can be seen in the group shot below. It's very pretty in person





Old English "R" Ring (Found this in an area where alot of colonial stuff came from.)





GROUP SHOTS

.......and to end, a VIDEO for your viewing pleasure .....

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[NOLA_Ken]

That key is just too cool! great looking finds there!

 

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[{Sentinel}]

Outstanding finds and great picture presentations Josh 8) eye popping visual experience dawg

Thanks Dawg. How's those fields looking up your way? I'm sure some good stuff's gonna pop this spring from one of your sites.

Lots of Great Finds!
That's a fantastic batch of Digs, Congrats

As always, thanks buddy!

One hell of a hunt! NJ sure isn't like VA!

Thanks Elad. Virginia is a great place if you do your homework and find the sites no doubt about it

P.S. Keep at it, there's some good honey holes up there in NJ.

 

[Lookn4Seated]

Great finds! Love the key. One day I'll make it out of the midwest and head East.

 

[Nutriasub]

Sentinel:

What a hunt you had!! love the ring and the buttons!!!

I love those IH and the large cent too

That site you have its proving amazing

Congratulations!!!
Nutria

 

[jamesbibb]

NIce digs Josh- The rounds and minnies and coins are always fun!
THat ring looks like 18th c. stuff to me dude maybe worth further investigations. SUper nice hunt my friend!

 

[timekiller]

{Sentinel},
Buddy you always have great post, & quality finds to put in them. Unbelievable the things you rangle up.
Take Care,
Pete,

 

[{Sentinel}]

Great finds! Love the key. One day I'll make it out of the midwest and head East.

Thanks LnS

NIce digs Josh- The rounds and minnies and coins are always fun!
THat ring looks like 18th c. stuff to me dude maybe worth further investigations. SUper nice hunt my friend!

Given where I found it and the style, I do believe its a 1700s ring. I found it right next to where I found that Silver the other day with the silvermark that dated to 1740. This area had occupation from the 1600's on up. Thanks man

Sentinel:

What a hunt you had!! love the ring and the buttons!!!

I love those IH and the large cent too

That site you have its proving amazing

Congratulations!!!
Nutria

Thanks Nutria. I enjoy our American relics but those European relics are super sweet too. I really enjoy watching the stuff your pisan Hispan pulls out of the ground. Thanks my friend

{Sentinel},
Buddy you always have great post, & quality finds to put in them. Unbelievable the things you rangle up.
Take Care,
Pete,

Pete, I sure appreciate it and I likewise always like seeing what you pull out of Eastern my friend.

 

[Nana40]

So. I assume the video is just for Nana, right? Instructional on how to dig up a LC? Apparently I need to watch and learn.
Always a super variety of keepers to see on your posts! And that ring... .....that is TOO awesome, Senti!
Congrats on all those amazing finds!!!

Nana

 

[Valley Ranger]

Sentinel: I see you're using a T2. Haven't you also used an MXT? If so, could you discuss your preferences and compare the machines? Thanks.

 

[{Sentinel}]

So. I assume the video is just for Nana, right? Instructional on how to dig up a LC? Apparently I need to watch and learn.
Always a super variety of keepers to see on your posts! And that ring... .....that is TOO awesome, Senti!
Congrats on all those amazing finds!!!

Nana

Shoot, that trusty MXT will find those Coppers for you Nana its only a matter of time. Whenever you go over one that hound will DEFINITELY HUNT!

Sentinel: I see you're using a T2. Haven't you also used an MXT? If so, could you discuss your preferences and compare the machines? Thanks.

I love them BOTH and would not give up my MXT unless you pried it from my cold dead hands. I love them both and they compliment each other well. I'll tell you that I've dug a TON of relics with my MXT over the years. The key is to get a bigger after market coil. This REALLY gives it alot more added depth as you can ask my diggin partner UMRGolf. The machine is exceptionally deep with an 11 x 14 Excelerator Coil.
On the other hand, I am LOVIN' my new T2 Limited! This machine is super deep as well and is the best Iron discriminating machine I've ever owned BAR NONE! I've been digging some great relics with it too in the couple months I've had it.

 

[MiniMe]

Man I'd love to come home with a day like that. Very nice finds and I have to agree with others. There is something about that key that I really like. Can't imagine what you'd come home with if you hunted more than a couple hours. Looks like a great place. HH!

 

[Valley Ranger]

Thanks - good advice. I don't see that 10x14 offered any more. Where would I find one or something as good? Thanks again.

 

[{Sentinel}]

Man I'd love to come home with a day like that. Very nice finds and I have to agree with others. There is something about that key that I really like. Can't imagine what you'd come home with if you hunted more than a couple hours. Looks like a great place. HH!

Thanks MiniMe. If you'd like to see what I came home with from a whole day detecting take a look at my post from last Friday:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,394716.0.html

 

[treasurehound]

Thanks - good advice. I don't see that 10x14 offered any more. Where would I find one or something as good? Thanks again.

I use the 10x12 SEF coil from Kellyco on my MXT PRO. Check with them.

 

[MiniMe]

Man I'd love to come home with a day like that. Very nice finds and I have to agree with others. There is something about that key that I really like. Can't imagine what you'd come home with if you hunted more than a couple hours. Looks like a great place. HH!

Thanks MiniMe. If you'd like to see what I came home with from a whole day detecting take a look at my post from last Friday:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,394716.0.html

I did see that post.. ..Excellent day! Wasn't sure it was the same place or not. You've got yourself a great site there. I have to agree about the MXT also, I love it. Joe has taught me a lot, but I'm still learning. I tend to follow him around a lot...lol. Congrats on those finds and can't wait to see what else comes out of the place. HH!

 

[{Sentinel}]

Thanks - good advice. I don't see that 10x14 offered any more. Where would I find one or something as good? Thanks again.

I use the 10x12 SEF coil from Kellyco on my MXT PRO. Check with them.

That's a great alternative Randy! Richard you MIGHT be able to find a nice used Excelerator coil in the BUY/SELL/TRADE Classifieds section of TreasureNet or myTreasureSpot, but if not, the one Randy stated above will do the trick too.

Man I'd love to come home with a day like that. Very nice finds and I have to agree with others. There is something about that key that I really like. Can't imagine what you'd come home with if you hunted more than a couple hours. Looks like a great place. HH!

Thanks MiniMe. If you'd like to see what I came home with from a whole day detecting take a look at my post from last Friday:

http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,394716.0.html

I did see that post.. ..Excellent day! Wasn't sure it was the same place or not. You've got yourself a great site there. I have to agree about the MXT also, I love it. Joe has taught me a lot, but I'm still learning. I tend to follow him around a lot...lol. Congrats on those finds and can't wait to see what else comes out of the place. HH!

Yep, I can't say enough good things about the MXT, just a great machine and a relic hound with the right coil. Oh yeah? Joe's a dang good dude and has been a good friend of mine for the past 5 years here on TNet. Stick with'em he knows all those lil secret niches around Antietam!

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

sweet hunt! kinda liking that key myself!

 

[joeyfresh]

Great finds as usual and I'm really diggin' that ring. Does the initial coincide with any of the property owners names from your research?

 

[CrazySlasher]

Great stuff as usual. Love your presentation.

 

[{Sentinel}]

sweet hunt! kinda liking that key myself!