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Posted May 31, 2008, 03:48:34 PM |
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its got a bit broken off the end,but has been i.d as a roman whistle,if so its quite rare they dont know exactly what they where used for.maybe military used em for sending signals to troops.
this is the field i found it in.
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CA
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted May 31, 2008, 03:51:27 PM |
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That is so cool. I wonder if they used them to call their dogs when hunting? Very nice find  |
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Best find 1826 Large Cent Posts: 643
Chittenango, NY
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted May 31, 2008, 03:58:11 PM |
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Wow, what I would not give to have a few sweeps in that field  That whistle is a keeper for sure. HH, Donny |
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Yorkshire England
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted May 31, 2008, 04:00:13 PM |
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I can hear it calling.
HH Robert
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Middlesex County, NJ
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted May 31, 2008, 04:10:34 PM |
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That is a very cool find...any idea of value?
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted May 31, 2008, 04:12:12 PM |
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Very nice find. Those fields must be so much fun to hunt. Good luck next time out.
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IRON BRIGADE MEMBER Posts: 502
Kentucky
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted May 31, 2008, 04:13:43 PM |
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Wow that made the banner fast.Congrats to you Verona, that's a cool find.
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted May 31, 2008, 04:55:18 PM |
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Wow!
Have you tried it to see if it still works?
I am sure there are many more artifacts nearby.
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted May 31, 2008, 05:01:12 PM |
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Wow, what I would not give to have a few sweeps in that field That whistle is a keeper for sure. HH, Donny Neat coin at the bottom of the page, I just found a 185? Memorial day, Not in as good a shape as yours. |
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted May 31, 2008, 05:02:14 PM |
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Nice, Real Nice, and love the picture of the field. I love relic hunting in an open field. Thanks for showing
us your Fantastic find.
HH, Ringfinder
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Best find 1826 Large Cent Posts: 643
Chittenango, NY
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted May 31, 2008, 05:29:29 PM |
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Wow, what I would not give to have a few sweeps in that field That whistle is a keeper for sure. HH, Donny Neat coin at the bottom of the page, I just found a 185? Memorial day, Not in as good a shape as yours. Thanks, I found that one in a field across the street from my house. http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,153003.0.htmlSend me a good front and back pic of a coin and I can make you a 3D coin just like it. I made one for foxhound that way. HH, Donny |
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Pittsfield Ma.
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted May 31, 2008, 05:39:52 PM |
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Conrats on the find and BANNER too!  |
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central Indiana
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted May 31, 2008, 05:54:02 PM |
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That is very cool. Congrats to you for your awesome find.
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted May 31, 2008, 06:27:10 PM |
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That is beautiful. That bronze holds up very well sometimes. It is in remarkable condition.
Sure it is not a one hitter?
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Ohio
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted May 31, 2008, 07:01:52 PM |
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LMAO Plehbah. Great find and congrats on making the banner |
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Canada
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted May 31, 2008, 07:35:38 PM |
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Sure it is not a one hitter?
LOL, ya never know, those frisky Romans were into all kinds of things. Still, a totaly awesome find bro! Well done! |
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West Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted May 31, 2008, 07:51:50 PM |
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I'm guessing you didn't find that in the USA. Congrats on a great find!
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Cameron Texas
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted May 31, 2008, 08:27:03 PM |
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Serious find you have there, congratulations
Hats off!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! T.C.
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da book worm--researcher Posts: 4777
callahan,fl
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted May 31, 2008, 09:35:20 PM |
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know you had to try tooting it -- whats it sound like?
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New Zealand
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted May 31, 2008, 10:36:58 PM |
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Congratulations on the find - and achieving The Banner. You must - please, find a way for all of us to hear the whistle. That shape looks soooo much like an old cannon to my eyes - it's uncanny  |
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted May 31, 2008, 11:21:51 PM |
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thanks guys,no it doesnt work, roman bronze items last a long time and well made,there coins out live 19\18 thc ones easily,its a good area for relics and its not really ploughed or had loads of chemicals on it ,so that helps preserve the condition a lot.
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ENGLAND
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jun 01, 2008, 02:57:30 AM |
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HI from the UK.
Where do you live? UK, Germany?
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Kentucky
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Jun 01, 2008, 05:26:24 AM |
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Yes, it is a great find.
I would also like to know what kind of sound it makes. Have you tried it?
-Buckleboy
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jun 01, 2008, 07:00:45 AM |
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amazing find congrats
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IRON BRIGADE MEMBER Posts: 855
Central Kentucky
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Jun 01, 2008, 09:25:23 AM |
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SPEECHLESS!!!!!!!! That is an amazing piece of history you have recovered. Is there a way to date what era of the Roman Empire it was from? Once again amazing and a BIG congratulations to you on your find.  KFB |
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Selkirk , Manitoba.Canada
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jun 02, 2008, 10:21:14 PM |
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VERY NICE FIND AND A RARE ONE TOO! i ASKED A FEW PROF'S I KNOW AND THEY ARE ENVYIOUS OF YOU NOT TO MENY OF THOSE BAD BOYS TO BE HAD  A BIG CONGRATS |
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Northern, CA (Fire/Arson Investigator)
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jun 03, 2008, 12:10:14 AM |
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Congratulations on a museum quality find! I would pitch a tent in that field for the next month. |
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Cullman, AL
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jun 03, 2008, 03:43:10 AM |
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Awesome place to to hunt, many of us would like to get into that field. That's quite a unique find too.
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Good 'Ol USA /
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Jun 04, 2008, 08:59:18 PM |
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That is an awesome find, congrats.
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New York
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Jun 08, 2008, 05:35:30 AM |
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Very nice piece of History! A nice addition for any collection........ WTG
John
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