Some of my better finds from the 2010-2011 relic season

Bill D. (VA) · Apr 6, 2011

Since it looks like this season's hunting is about to come to an end, thought I'd take a group shot of some of the nicer finds from the past few months. My partner Reid and I were only able to get into one new productive site this year, and the rest of the digs came from hitting old, pounded sites. Guess the highlight for the season was digging 3 more hammered silvers from extreme depths using a borrowed Minelab GPX 4000. I also found my first early regimental buttons - a French 85th (Rev War) and a British 13th Regiment of Foot (War of 1812). Also dug a Scottish Highlanders thistle button (Rev War). So all-in-all it was not a bad year. But to take it to the next level I need to intensify my research efforts, and that includes making trips this summer to the Library of Virginia and Virginia Historical Society in Richmond to see if I can uncover some maps or other documentation showing early colonial homesites in my neck of the woods. So I can't wait until the Fall when I'll be back out pounding the fields again. HH to all ..... Bill

txconservative · Apr 6, 2011

Lots of pretties Bill ! :P

The Patriot · Apr 6, 2011

Yeah I would call that a good year!... too bad your cut short on your season when so many of us are just starting... thanks for sharing :tongue3:

Steve in PA · Apr 6, 2011

Come on Bill! You always say the season is over, then you go out and dig a pile of stuff :laughing7:

I will say this....you have had a great season (so far) :headbang:

timekiller · Apr 6, 2011

Great stuff you have dug Bill,my kinda finds.Love the oldest things that can be found for a state.And you are doing it.Just wish my silver count would come up more

but that's how it goes.If it's from some of the first people here in this country then it's all good don't have to be coins to me.Just the thought of what these people went through to get here (the ride across the atlantic) & then to set foot in a land that was unknown & make life happen thrills me. :hello2:

So any thing from those times are killer in my book.
Take Care,
Pete, :hello:

umrgolf · Apr 6, 2011

Heckuva season Bill :icon_thumleft:

that's the stuff I miss right there :hello2:

gloddigger · Apr 6, 2011

good for u but I need help here in Calif just posted about The lost shipment of The Los Padre glod mine

Kirk PA · Apr 6, 2011

Now that is what I call a pile of Colonial sweetness. :headbang:

You always have great digging seasons, Bill. You have done very well this year and I can't wait to see what VA has for you in the Fall. :icon_thumleft:

Thank you for sharing the same passion. :headbang:

Kirk

JerV3 · Apr 6, 2011

Those are some nice looking finds Bill.

Yes research really does help. You already probably know this but it takes hrs of searching to find a good site. I'm sure you'll come up with something.

Jer

Charlene · Apr 6, 2011

Those pictures are every reason I love living in Virginia. Great hunt Bill WTG :thumbsup:

bocephus99 · Apr 6, 2011

Boy, if that doesn't get your heart pumpin' I don't know what will! WoW!! Makes me want to get in the field right now!!

Great pic, should be on a calendar or something....Good Job and Congrats! :icon_thumright:

Woodland Detectors · Apr 6, 2011

Congratulations Bill on a great season. We will have to hunt this fall my friend.

Mike

MaineRelic · Apr 6, 2011

Heck of a season there Bill ! Thats some real eyecandy right there :headbang:

. I really enjoyed your posts of finding some more of the missing Hammered silver coin hoard , That must have been such a great feeling for you :icon_sunny:

It's Ironic That your spring season is over and I still have areas that are still frozen and snowbound and cannot be hunted ! You can't argue with success like that though ! So I wish you the very best of luck whenever you hunt and look forward to seeing some more spectacticular finds posted in the future . MaineRelic

artzstuff1 · Apr 6, 2011

Awsome pile of goodies, and trinkets!!!!! :headbang:

SkyPirate · Apr 6, 2011

It's Spring! Why is your season comming to an end?

Brian C. · Apr 6, 2011

Nice bunch of finds, it looks like you kept busy. Brian C.

ewcoinhunter · Apr 6, 2011

Can't complain with those finds, what a haul! Congrats! :icon_thumleft:

Bill D. (VA) · Apr 7, 2011

SkyPirate said:
It's Spring! Why is your season comming to an end?

Nearly all of my hunting is done in cultivated fields. By this time of year either the weeds have taken over, or planting has begun, so I no longer have access. I still do find an occassional field or construction site to hit during the spring or summer, but for all intents and purposes I'm done for the year by mid-April.

DMN · Apr 7, 2011

Bill D. (VA) said:
SkyPirate said:

It's Spring! Why is your season comming to an end?

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Nearly all of my hunting is done in cultivated fields. By this time of year either the weeds have taken over, or planting has begun, so I no longer have access. I still do find an occassional field or construction site to hit during the spring or summer, but for all intents and purposes I'm done for the year by mid-April.

Do not fear the woods. You can find some things there as well. Clearly you have a good sense for researching the sites, so find a few to blast through during the summerr. Unless you have some sweet vacation plans.........