Historic recovery made at DIV XI this past weekend......

[John K. in Va.]

A Civil War soldiers coin purse was recovered at DIV this past weekend and it is literally bulging with coins. The recovery was made close to the 2nd Corps hospital site in the 8' X 10' foundation of a winter hut between two rocks.
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I feel pretty sure that the soldier was sick and died at the site during the winter of 1863/64 and left his most prized possession behind. The "upacking" of the coinpurse was done yesterday after going through an extensive preservation process by the owner who has shown the great respect for the relic that it deserves.

The "upacking" will be shown over several days on YouTube video's.

 

[ConfCav]

Wow, nice find! Even has some of the leather still attached. I see copper and silver; any gold by chance? BTW, where was DIV this year? I've always wanted to try and secure a spot in the event but don't know the process. I understand it's hard to participate and there's a waiting list. Any suggestions?

 

[fwcrawford]

Very nice find.... Let us know how to find the post on Youtube.
Felix

 

[Lizardchaser]

Looks like another super great hunt there!!!

Creskol made a fantastic recovery

Nick

 

[cw_relic_hunter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPuvtaaLmZo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQr_yA4J3oA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNy8mtDGb6c

Great videos these guys have made, I respect them so much for preserving the purse instead of just ripping it open right there. Watch the vids they are great the last one is supposed to be revealed tonight!!