SWEET 1873 SHIELD NICKEL, BUTTONS and RELICS!

[muddpuppy]

Howdy all! Back in the field last night for a short hunt. The 73 nickel is fairly decent shape. Another small eagle and some flat buttons. The EXCELSIOR buckle has 33 stars, not sure if it was to represent Oregon or not? The brass item is hinged and appears to have had wood in them, still some in there actually, may have been a rule? Thanks for looking and Keep Swinging!!

 

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[thrifty76now]

Your nickel came out of the in better shape than most I have seen.

 

[texjim]

Nothing wrong with those finds

 

[vpnavy]

Nice finds! Thanks for sharing...

 

[kingskid1611]

I would take em too, Nice finds!

 

[digging440yrs]

Super nice finds

 

[park pirate]

Sweet shield nickel...

 

[Johncoho]

That nickel is pretty awesome! Way to go.

 

[Carolina Tom]

Very nice finds MP. That nickel is sweet! Congrats.

 

[against the wind]

I found a few shields but never one with a date.
You got a good one. Congrats

 

[Loco-Digger]

Congrats on those cool finds. I agree that nickle is in way better shape than the ones I have seen or pulled. You are correct about that hinged brass piece.

 

[Old Dude]

Those are some good relics and the shield is probably the best I remember being posted here.

 

[basque-man]

Sharp 5c!!!!

 

[NEPADIGGER7]

Great nick man!! Sweet digs!

 

[sutphin]

HEY PUP NICE FINDS .

 

[CRUSADER]

Yes a ruler, & the coin is in great shape for that type.