A Great Day Detecting

[GKMan]

Once again research helped turn a nondescript field into a place to dig treasure in the form of early American and British coinage . I'm very fortunate to know some great detectorists that also have a lot of connections with land owners for one reason or another, and are kind enough to sometimes invite me along to see if we can turn my research of old books and maps into history in our hands.
This piece of land I was asked to research and quickly learned that there was a home on the property during the 19th century or perhaps even older based on our finds.
It only took moments from pulling up and getting ready for Steve to get a grear signal that ended up being the first coin discovery of the day, a large copper with no detail. Four more coins would follow (one being a stinkin zincoln) and the rest large cents and a King George along with a crotal bell. It was one of those hunts where the first thing you dig is the best and then you are there for hours afterwards looking for more. There's still more ground to cover, but the grass is a bit high so we may have to wait until spring when it has been flattened by the snow. This wasn't the first and hopefully it won't be the last time I will be surprised by how research can pay off.[attachment 300566 1.JPG][attachment 300567 2.JPG][attachment 300568 3.JPG][attachment 300569 4.JPG][attachment 300570 5.JPG][attachment 300571 6.JPG]

Full Motion Video of the Recoveries coming soon at this link http://youtu.be/IbTRdgO17SY

 

[sube]

That's a beautiful site you have and some good coppers .sube

 

[Underground214]

As always Gary, the pleasure was all mine. If we ended the day with empty hands or pockets, I would have no regrets. The sun, the views, the good company and the memories .....that's what it's all about and for that, I'm grateful. The finds we're just icing on the cake and a product of knowing how to piece together history. Today was a classic example of homework done right....for that you receive an A+. Also thanks for the tutoring session on the CTX, with your skills and me being a good luck charm, next year should prove interesting, if not hilarious.....by the way, in the picture, I don't think your wedding ring counts as a find, so it's 3 to 2......just saying.

 

[Bell-Two]

Wow that is a boatload of great finds nice work!

 

[Digger]

It was one of those hunts where the first thing you dig is the best and then you are there for hours afterwards looking for more.

All these years I thought that only happened to me. I can't count the number of times that I'll dig something really good in the first 10 minutes.........and nothing worth reporting for the next 3 hours. Glad to hear that I'm not the only one! Thanks. HH Randy

 

[GKMan]

Thanks Everyone. See Steve, we are not the only ones that has that happen!

 

[MINELABMIKE]

what an awesome place to detect, congrats on the very nice finds