Finds in 1700's yard with F75 :detecting:

[Bill Ladd]

I got permission to hunt the property of an old estate that goes back to mid or early 1700's (forget the exact date). The owner had a son with an interest in detecting, so I let him use the T2 after he hunted with me & got the hang of it. He was floored to be finding musketballs, wheaties, & a silver barber quarter. I ended up with some nice finds as well......
I dug a tribe of Indian heads. The best one is an 1868.
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A smattering of relics from different periods surfaced. Here's an Post Civil War uniform button, 1830's flat button, & a silver thimble I dug.....
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Finally at the end of the day, I was able to get into an area with come 1700's items. Here is a 1740's British copper coin, next to a 1700's knee buckle (like from the knickers).
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I also dug another shoe buckle & gave it to the property owner. I gave the kids the indian heads, and all the musketballs & everything to start a collection. They insisted I take it all, but I only came home with the knee buckle & copper. The owner said I could come back anytime, which is great as I think he said there's like 17 acres there So it pays to help the kids and offer most all your finds or at least a split to the owners.......
Thanks for looking,
HH,
Bill

 

[Elton]

Always like hearing about young people getting into the hobby. Great looking Indians too

 

[Ex-Sox]

Great hunt Bill and seems that you had a positive influence in a youngster's life to boot. Good for you sir!

 

[ziphius]

Bill,

Nice story and a good lesson on getting kids hooked on the hobby.

Jim

 

[jim tn]

Great group of finds Bill and a great job with the property owner and kids. HH jim tn

 

[Glen in Maine]

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