More bean field hunting...

[Phil]

been hunting several bean fields that contain home site from mid to later 1800's. Most of the finds were made with my MXT and 6x10DD but a few were gotten with my F70 and 6in coil.

The one button in the last photo almost gave me a heart attack. It doesn't show up well in the photo but the button has gold gilt and is about the size of a $2 1/2 gold piece. I believe the button in the photo with the shot up large penny is a civil war era eagle button. Not bad for a bean field in east central Indiana.

 

[Hillbilly Bob]

Great finds Phil, good job thanks for sharing

 

[Joel-Winnipeg]

Looks like you found a field of relic finds.
Great finds

 

[Nancy-IL]

WOW!!! You've hit the jackpot. What is the little round silver item in the 5th picture? And is it silver? Just wondered if it was a coin made into a love token. Fantastic finds Phil. You've got your work/play cut out for you at that site! HH and thanks for sharing, Nancy

 

[ohio fred]

n/t

 

[Rob (IL)]

Nice finds, I really enjoy the older and odder finds. I wish I had a field like yours. Rob

 

[Phil]

The top item is a hinge, there is a smashed thimble, 2 lead balls and a bullet, there are 3 flat buttons and the handle of a baby spoon at the bottom of the photo. I think what you are referring to is one of the flat buttons. If you look in the center you can see where the eyelet was attached.

 

[Phil]

I only live 3 miles from Ind/Ohio line about a hours drive northwest of Dayton.

 

[Nancy-IL]

Now that I know it's a button, it's as clear as can be. Thanks. I thought that was a thimble aslo. Those are cool to find. HH to all, Nancy

 

[Dale-IL]

Nice relics and coins Phil.