Took 20 Years but FINALLY dug my first CS Marked plate!!! Spanish Silver found too!!

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I had just about given up digging a CS marked plate, as I have been fortunate to dig my share of union ones and was becoming content, or at least to terms. However today that hole in my collection was finally filled.

Spent today out with my good bud Bill D following up on research and lining up permission for new sites for the year. This was my first time out for a full day of land digging since the beginning of the summer, my webbed feet adjusted just fine from the water. We went back to a site that we hit last year as we did not want to stop by to speak with farmers too early. This is the site I dug the VA1 at last spring and a few other war related items came out. There was a small CS camp in the vicinity and it looked as if they were on this portion of the property as well.

After some time, we finally got into a pocket, first with a flat button, then Bill dug a sweet cut coin, and then I followed with one of my own. I thought "wow off to a good start this year, already some spanish silver in my pouch." Just before we were heading back to the truck I stumbled on a nice little reading. I was using the AT Gold as there was a fair amount of iron in the area, and the squeak came through with the iron. Out popped this nice Richmond style CS tongue. The loop is a bit twisted, but it is all there and I will take it. Searched for the wreath, but not to be found, however I will be returning soon.

We lined up a good possible site for the future, then headed to another site and dug a few more flat buttons and other odds and ends. Will post better pics tomorrow when I have good light to work with.

Still on cloud nine, man what a year 2012 has been!

HH

Dan
 

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That's a great start to the fall season Dan! I was glad I was able to be there when you dug that awesome CS tongue, and to witness your stunned reaction. Now that you've got that one off your most-wanted list it's time to focus on getting that gold coin you were talking about. Maybe its hiding at that new site we lined up. Had a great time as usual, and look forward to the next outing. Congrats again ..... Bill
 

Sounds like you guys had an awesome hunt. Congrats :icon_thumleft::icon_thumleft::icon_thumleft:
 

Nice finds! Love the cut silver and especially the CS tongue!
 

Question???.....how long does it take to regain consciousness after you find a CS marked relic. I know my big :censored: would have passed out.:hello2:
 

Question???.....how long does it take to regain consciousness after you find a CS marked relic. I know my big :censored: would have passed out.:hello2:

Did not pass out, but I will admit, I was stunned and had to look at it multiple times to make sure my eyes were not playing a trick on me while walking over to show Bill.
 

That's a great start to the fall season Dan! I was glad I was able to be there when you dug that awesome CS tongue, and to witness your stunned reaction. Now that you've got that one off your most-wanted list it's time to focus on getting that gold coin you were talking about. Maybe its hiding at that new site we lined up. Had a great time as usual, and look forward to the next outing. Congrats again ..... Bill

Thanks Bill, had a blast as always. Looking forward to the new site as well...hopefully your turn is next!
 

Fantastic find. I would guess the wreath wouldn't be around there and that it was discarded because it broke. I hope it's not true but just a guess. In the first pic what is the star looking button? Again great finds.
 

Fantastic find. I would guess the wreath wouldn't be around there and that it was discarded because it broke. I hope it's not true but just a guess. In the first pic what is the star looking button? Again great finds.
Hard to tell if it broke first or if the plow hit it over the years. Hopefully for the wreath is there but probably not. The button is a Benedict & Burnham flower button. It was tacoed but man I saw the star first and immediately thought my day was going to get even better.
 

Awesome recovery Dan! WTG!!
 

wow that is awesome. congrats! :headbang:
 

nice stuff. awesome Spanish Silver. i hope i can fined a pace of the silver pie
 

nice stuff. awesome Spanish Silver. i hope i can fined a pace of the silver pie

I love the silver too, I really enjoy the colonial stuff, but I would much rather find the other half of my buckle than the other half of the coin ha. I actually did find a complete one in three pieces once before, strung throughout a site. Love spanish silver!

Thanks all
 

Looks like ya'll had a awesome hunt , nice score on the cs buckle and the silver !
 

You never cease to amaze us with your finds Dan! Water or land has treated you very well!! Congrats on the CS plate...very nice!!! (& spanish silver of course!)

IM
 

CONGRATS - & the silver is the gravy......
 

thats awesome dude, great job
 

You never cease to amaze us with your finds Dan! Water or land has treated you very well!! Congrats on the CS plate...very nice!!! (& spanish silver of course!)

IM

Thanks for the kind words. I am fortunate at times. Lucky to get out and have the chance to dig stuff.

Dan
 

Very well done. love the CS.
 

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