Didn't even know it existed!

[MikeyStwoTimes]

I had an interesting hunt today. I found a coin that I wasn't even aware existed: a 1722 Rosa Americana 1/2 penny, composed of "bath metal" and minted in Philadelphia. I also dug my first silver ring, a couple bullets, a round ball, a large rivet, a copper cap of some kind, and a lead or pewter piece with a shaped hole in it.

 

[Ted S]

Cool!

 

[fwcrawford]

I believe the “rivet” is not a rivet, but a piece used to adjust a sword hanger… I have found a couple of those also.. rivets are smaller and thinner.
I attached a photo of the ones I found compared to rivets pictured at right.
You are making some great finds at that site!!!

 

[MikeyStwoTimes]

I believe the “rivet” is not a rivet, but a piece used to adjust a sword hanger… I have found a couple of those also.. rivets are smaller and thinner.
I attached a photo of the ones I found compared to rivets pictured at right.
You are making some great finds at that site!!!
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Thanks bud and thanks for the insight on the item. It had a little insignia of some kind on it briefly, but it vanished with the lightest qtip brushing. Do you know what era?

 

[fwcrawford]

Thanks bud and thanks for the insight on the item. It had a little insignia of some kind on it briefly, but it vanished with the lightest qtip brushing. Do you know what era?

Can’t say for sure… but thinking civil war era based on the bullets you are finding.

 

[MikeyStwoTimes]

Can’t say for sure… but thinking civil war era based on the bullets you are finding.

I thought the same. Thanks!

 

[jim tn]

Good finds and nice old spot, too. That rivet could also be horse tac. Nice patina so has some age. HH jim tn

 

[Monkeys Uncle]

Have to say it...YA DONE GOOD!

 

[Odanscoils]

Man yur kicking butt. Nice finds.

 

[Ronstar]

x2 as above!!