Posts: 3496
Arlington Heights, IL
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On my way up to visit my brother in southern Wisconsin this past Friday, I spent 1-1/2 hours metal detecting before my hunt was terminated  by the high winds and heavy rain. . . When I found this, my initial thought was that it was a piece of scrap metal but when I saw the the oxidized-copper patina, wishful thinking entered my mind that this may possibly be related to the "copper culture" period in the Wisconsin/Michigan area. I posted this in the "American Indian Artifacts" section of the forum and some members suggest that this may be a copper celt. . . if it is, this will be my best find ever. UPDATE: Yesterday I received confirmation from two archeologists that this is indeed a copper Celt (cold and/or hot hammered) that was likely made and/or used sometime between 4,000 BC and 500AD. Many thanks to everyone for your kind comments and suggestions. (and yes, I'm still on cloud nine)   Thanks for looking, watercolor |
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PA
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Jun 09, 2008, 05:31:57 pm |
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I looooooooooove those Old Copper Culture artifacts. That is a GREAT find, buddy!  Kyle |
Those early PA settlers did too much  and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will  miles to find the Colonial "stuff"! 
KirkKyleChris (KKC)  and  to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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PA
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Jun 09, 2008, 05:54:03 pm |
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Those early PA settlers did too much and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will miles to find the Colonial "stuff"!
KirkKyleChris (KKC) and to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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Posts: 2555
West Virginia, USA
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Jun 09, 2008, 05:57:10 pm |
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beautiful find ! I will have to show the wife this pic ! she would toss that to the trash if she would have found it  congrats |
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Romeotopia
_____________ Spanish Cob - 1722 French 1/3 ECU - Officer's Royal Artillery Cross Belt Plate Era 1790-1810 - 8 Reale_____________
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Jun 09, 2008, 06:18:05 pm |
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Thanks everyone for the comments. . . the shock of what this is, is now beginning to set in. . .
Thanks again,
watercolor
I would consider this the find of a lifetime! Truely! |
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jun 09, 2008, 06:26:30 pm |
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If you dont already know, dont remove any of that patina!!!
Alan
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Northern Illinois
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Jun 09, 2008, 07:51:03 pm |
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Posts: 181
stroudsburg pa
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Jun 09, 2008, 08:05:31 pm |
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what was something like that used for???
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 02:50:43 am |
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what was something like that used for???
splitting wood and people |
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Cullman, AL
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 03:27:59 am |
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Very cool find, something to really be proud of for a long time to come and something that will be hard to beat, if ever.
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Elgin
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 04:02:26 am |
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Absolutely awesome! Looks like a scraper or sknning tool. yep. BANNER!
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It's a squirrel gun, get it?
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 04:53:33 am |
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Looks like what a UKer would call a flat axe. |
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Castle Shannon, PA
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 05:12:50 am |
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Definitely an amazing find, congrats!
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Posts: 3144
DES PLAINES IL
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___________ WW II Bracelet Found & Returned - Silver Bracelet Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 06:24:37 am |
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When you called me about it you were in a state of shock. I now know why....
That thing is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats, My friend, on such a fabulous find..
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GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Happy Hunting from Des Plaines IL (AKA ) D P Bob
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 09:02:13 am |
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AMAZING find, WC! You must be thrilled to have found that!!!! SO awesome! Maybe go back and take another peek around?  Just awesome!!! Congratulations~! Nana  |
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Three Rivers
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 09:29:01 am |
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That is a awesome artifact.
The patina is great on the item also. Hope you can get it authenticated.
HH Jer
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CS IS NEXT
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MARYLAND
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 04:01:13 pm |
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what was something like that used for???
splitting wood and people You Are Still My Hero EDDE!!!!! Awesome Job Watercolor......Keep us updated on this one.That would be Great!!! |
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MUD(S.W.A.T)
Posts: 5726
Location: Undisclosed
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 04:19:25 pm |
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TAG: MUD(S.W.A.T)
GEAR: Whites, MXT
LOCATION: Undisclosed
EXPERIENCE: 8 Years +
E-MAIL: mudswat1979@yahoo.com
(7WarNic, 3 V-Nic, One1865 2cent, Two LC, 14 IH, 1 Flyer, 170+wheats,12tokens,12-SQ ,41-SD,1-SHD, 0-SD)
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Let's go dig some history!
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TEXAS
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 05:19:55 pm |
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Posts: 10198
San Diego County
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 05:48:40 pm |
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Maybe it's from the bronze age Looks to be very primitive in nature. Wonderful find and I'm sure it would look good in a museum, if you would let it go. |
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South Georgia
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jun 10, 2008, 08:10:33 pm |
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W O W !!! Beautiful museum quality celt.  |
God Bless!
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jun 11, 2008, 03:22:23 am |
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TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Moronica, northwest of Chicago.
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jun 11, 2008, 07:29:09 pm |
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Super incredible find!!! Many congratulations are in order. I owe ya a couple of homebrews for that one, Watercolor. What's more amazing to me is that you knew what it was right away. Like Weasel606's wife, I wouldn't have had a clue as to what it was. I can't imagine finding something that old. Nice work!!! |
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DES PLAINES IL
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Jun 11, 2008, 09:45:51 pm |
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After talking to you tonight and finding out a little more about this " FANTASTIC " find I am still in awe that a find of a life time was found only hours away...
To think that the last person to hold that in their hand could have been some 1500 to 7000 years ago....
BANNER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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GOTTA LOVE THIS HOBBY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Happy Hunting from Des Plaines IL (AKA ) D P Bob
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Jun 11, 2008, 10:50:12 pm |
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Beautiful piece!
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Jun 12, 2008, 12:35:34 pm |
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Fantastic find WC and great news. A BANNER find for sure. What a neat piece of history you have there. I know what you mean about the weather in Wisconsin that Friday. My son and I were getting blown across the lake in the Northern part. :  CONGRATS to YOU!!!!-MM- |
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PA
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Jun 12, 2008, 01:29:10 pm |
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BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNEEEEEEEEEEEE EEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once again, that is one heck of an outstanding relic you have there! Kyle |
Those early PA settlers did too much and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will miles to find the Colonial "stuff"!
KirkKyleChris (KKC) and to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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Wartburg, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Garrett Ace 250
___________ Dog Tag Found & Returned - Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Jun 12, 2008, 03:05:49 pm |
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WOW...Very nice find. Congrats on the find of a lifetime....
DANGLANGLEY
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A bird in the hand..... Will poop on you!
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nc
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Jun 12, 2008, 04:11:22 pm |
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nice old chopper.......
Happy Hunting
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Cherokee Strip
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Jun 12, 2008, 04:43:32 pm |
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All I can say is WOW and Congrats ! Definatly BANNER! |
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Fremont, Ohio
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 03:27:56 am |
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Very Sweet and rare find! Definately banner worthy!!
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Research and ye shall find!
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South Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - 70's Whites TM Amphibian, DetectorPro Pulse, Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 04:48:13 am |
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What would the value of that be in dollars? just curious.
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Southeast Missouri
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 04:48:43 am |
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Wow WC!!!!! What an amazing find. That is too cool. Couldn't of happened to a nicer person either. |
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Australia
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 05:51:32 am |
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Your unreal banana peel!
seriously, nice find!
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Just one more hole...Then I'll go home!
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Arlington Heights, IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3 and XLT
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 05:58:16 am |
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Two heart attacks in one week. . . first one, finding this Celt and the second one, making the BANNER. . . I am truly honored. This has been an exciting week and It has meant a lot to me personally reading all the wonderful comments from everyone. What would the value of that be in dollars? just curious.
As far as dollar value? I'm really not sure. During the last few days, I've had several conversations with the State Archeologist who has been VERY helpful and would like to set up a future meeting with me at the site where the recovery was made. . . I'll keep everyone posted as to what happens. . . hopefully, it will all be good. Thanks again everyone! watercolor |
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Curitiba, Brazil
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 06:00:40 am |
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Is the juice worth the squeeze
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Looking for that ONE find.
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South Central Kansas
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 06:04:07 am |
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Good Lord it is older than me. Congrats on the banner it is well deserved WC. Burdie |
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*************** WHAT YOU DO WITH THE FINDS YOU DIG UP IS YOUR BUSINESS AND NO ONE ELSES, IGNORE ANYONE ON A SOAPBOX TRYING TO PREACH OTHERWISE! **************
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Orlando, Fl
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 06:16:12 am |
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Looks like the ones I use to see in the Artifact shows in Missouri.......Great find... |
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east northport ny
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 07:16:51 am |
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congrats find of a lifetime!
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Chicago
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 09:41:23 am |
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Whoooooeeee!!!  Now that's old. What a find, and in such great shape. Congrats, Mike |
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metro detroit
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 10:17:58 am |
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in case i missed it, how deep was this?  was it near a river or stream just curious . very exciting !!!!!!!! |
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Posts: 3496
Arlington Heights, IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3 and XLT
_____________ 1894 Barber Quarter - Copper Culture Celt_____________
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 10:57:05 am |
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in case i missed it, how deep was this? was it near a river or stream just curious . very exciting !!!!!!!! It was about 30-meters from a stream and only down about 5-inches deep. . . (I had a fight with a tree root in the process. . . I won ) Take care, watercolor |
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 01:52:06 pm |
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AWESOME! Speechless.............. Warning! WARNING!! WARNNNNINNNNGG! Be VERY leery of showing any AR-KEELHAUL-logist where you found that, you will be instantly banned forever from hunting there again. I would be surprised if they didn't try to confiscate it from you...........Not
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Northern, CA
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 02:33:04 pm |
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Congratulations on the banner and your authentication! Definitely a museum quality piece,make sure you document exactly where it was found with photos and GPS for those in the field of science, who will undoubtedly want this information. Did you weigh it? HH, Mark |
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I look foward to Coin Hunting anytime I get a chance...
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Eastern Shore of Maryland
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 02:50:42 pm |
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Congrats on the Banner...It will be difficult for you to top that find. But definately worth the try...  . HH |
Best Find Yet: 1853 $1 Gold Piece & Abe Lincoln Re-Election Pin 1864
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PA
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 02:53:52 pm |
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Congrats on the banner, Mark!  You definitely deserved it! Kyle |
Those early PA settlers did too much and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will miles to find the Colonial "stuff"!
KirkKyleChris (KKC) and to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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The Lord Has Risen
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Cherokee Strip
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 03:16:54 pm |
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Told ya I am soooooooooooo happy for you for the finf and the Banner honor!  |
This is the day the Lord hath made we shall rejoice and be glad in it!
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Arlington Heights, IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3 and XLT
_____________ 1894 Barber Quarter - Copper Culture Celt_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned - Another Class Ring Found & Returned!___________
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 04:29:46 pm |
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Told ya I am soooooooooooo happy for you for the finf and the Banner honor! Thanks Granny! Hope to see you & everyone this October! Congrats on the banner, Mark! You definitely deserved it! Kyle Thanks Kyle Congratulations on the banner and your authentication! Definitely a museum quality piece,make sure you document exactly where it was found with photos and GPS for those in the field of science, who will undoubtedly want this information. Did you weigh it? HH, Mark I spoke with the State Archie this morning and he plans on meeting me out there sometime in the next several weeks. . . right now he's been busy at other sites with all the flooding that's occurred. Oh, the weight. . . I got to do that tomorrow; Thanks for reminding me. AWESOME! Speechless.............. Warning! WARNING!! WARNNNNINNNNGG! Be VERY leery of showing any AR-KEELHAUL-logist where you found that, you will be instantly banned forever from hunting there again. I would be surprised if they didn't try to confiscate it from you...........Not
He seems very cool about this entire situation. . . and as to whether I would be allowed back for any future searches in this area, well, I'll have to cross that bridge when I get to it . . . good question though. Thanks everyone, watercolor |
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Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 05:44:04 pm |
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awesome find....
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Digging History
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Manitoba.Canada
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 08:10:11 pm |
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WELL DONE |
Love to detect history
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New Zealand
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Jun 13, 2008, 09:58:21 pm |
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Congratulations on a truly amazing find. To find and touch such a piece of History must be very special. Cheers, Mike |
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Seymour Johnson AFB NC
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___________ Class Ring Found & Returned - Another Class Ring Found & Returned!___________
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Jun 14, 2008, 04:41:04 am |
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God and country.
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Eastern Hell, er, Massachusetts
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Jun 14, 2008, 07:28:53 am |
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Awesome find!
That's one thing WI has going for it--the best odds of the oldest metal finds in the U.S.
Not to ask you to give anything away but what kind of site was that found at? Riverbank or otherwise near water?
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central mn
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Jun 14, 2008, 08:09:43 am |
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Thats an amazing find congrats!!!
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Gladstone, Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Jun 14, 2008, 11:11:31 am |
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I found one almost exactly like that in the Upper Penninsula of michigan.
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Posts: 3496
Arlington Heights, IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3 and XLT
_____________ 1894 Barber Quarter - Copper Culture Celt_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned - Another Class Ring Found & Returned!___________
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Jun 14, 2008, 12:03:32 pm |
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Awesome find!
That's one thing WI has going for it--the best odds of the oldest metal finds in the U.S.
Not to ask you to give anything away but what kind of site was that found at? Riverbank or otherwise near water?
I found it probably 30-meters from a stream. . . as to whether that stream was there 3,000 years ago. . . I found one almost exactly like that in the Upper Penninsula of michigan.
Ryaan, that is awesome!!. . . maybe I should call the one I found "Mini Me"  I enjoyed seeing that. Take care, watercolor |
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Great Falls, Montana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX & a Sunray probe
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___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Jun 14, 2008, 06:33:16 pm |
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Wcolors!! Congrats on a phenomenal find...and for your bannertivity. |
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Posts: 98
Bronx - NY
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX-300, M6
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Jun 15, 2008, 08:21:22 am |
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Both are amazing finds!
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Posts: 2619
SW Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Jun 15, 2008, 06:11:19 pm |
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Most excellent relic, watercolor! WTG! It's amazing how the older Native American relics can make any coin look relatively "young." My daughter found a knife blade last spring helping me pick rocks from a new garden. Via pics on the Internet, I was told by an archeologist it was likely around 8,000 years old. Beats any of my old coins by quite a few thousand years.  Keep digging! |
The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.
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Digging History
Posts: 1107
Manitoba.Canada
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whitesEagle Spectrum /Whites 6000/Di Series 3,Whites 4900DL.MAX, Sea Hunter XL500 , Fisher 1280x(kidds)
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Jun 15, 2008, 09:47:04 pm |
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fantastic find |
Love to detect history
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Jun 15, 2008, 10:43:22 pm |
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Can someone educate me as to what a "celt" is?
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Jun 16, 2008, 05:26:39 am |
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CONGRATS - Finally made the BANNER!!!
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TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Posts: 357
Winter Springs, Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Everything in Kellyco's Showroom!!
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Jun 16, 2008, 09:25:17 am |
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That is a special piece. congrats! keep up the good work! Happy Hunting!
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pezhead and md'er
Posts: 926
rhode island
Detector used Detector(s) Used - titan 1000 xd
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Jul 07, 2008, 07:53:21 am |
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wow. neat. i wouldn't have known what it was if i found it either. |
my name is aimee and i'm from rhode island. woonsocket area.
GOT PEZ??
OLDEST COINS
1914 wheatie penny!!!
1899 V nickel
1965 rosie dime 
1965 washington quarter
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Posts: 5522
Maryland
_____________ 1784 Large Penny_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Jul 07, 2008, 09:02:25 am |
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Thanks for the update!!!
I hope you treasure it well!!!
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Posts: 368
Grayling, MI
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250/Bounty Hunter Pioneer EX
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Jul 07, 2008, 03:38:11 pm |
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WOW................thats it, just...................wow
Ian
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You slept in peace last night because brave men stood ready to preform violent acts on your behalf!
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Posts: 3496
Arlington Heights, IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3 and XLT
_____________ 1894 Barber Quarter - Copper Culture Celt_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned - Another Class Ring Found & Returned!___________
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Jul 07, 2008, 04:47:44 pm |
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WOW................thats it, just...................wow
Ian
Thanks for the update!!!
I hope you treasure it well!!!
wow. neat. i wouldn't have known what it was if i found it either. Thanks for your comments. . . when I found this piece, it took awhile for me to realize what this really was. After I got home a few days later, I got some valuable research leads from some TNet members here on the forum (this TNet forum is a WEALTH of knowledge ) July 8th, is the big day. . . I'm meeting the State Archeologist at the site (per his request) where I found this Celt so I guess it could be an interesting day. . . but, I'll still remain optimistic I'll be taking my camera with so if the weather cooperates (rain is forecast), I'll take some pics that I can post when I get back the next day. Thanks again for all your kind words & support, watercolor |
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The Lord Has Risen
Posts: 10225
Cherokee Strip
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Cibola
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Jul 07, 2008, 06:11:42 pm |
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Good Luck and have a Great Day! Don't let him put anything over on you! Can't wait til we hear from you and make sure if you donate it bring it to Caldwell 1st! |
This is the day the Lord hath made we shall rejoice and be glad in it!
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Posts: 444
central wa st
Detector used Detector(s) Used - garrett ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Jul 07, 2008, 08:41:50 pm |
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wow, that does look old, wtg, tg
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Posts: 7870
Bavaria Germany
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab XT70, White's XLT, Fisher 1280, Garrett Ace 250 and MH5
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Jul 08, 2008, 12:07:17 am |
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Awesome find, congrats! HH, Mike
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Posts: 202
Tampa Bay Area Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter QD II
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Jul 16, 2008, 09:18:47 am |
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Please forgive my ignorance but what is a copper celt and what was its purpose and how as it used. iI looked it up on line but all I found was other sites showing other ones that have been found. Maybe someone can help me?
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The Watcher-er
Posts: 520
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Jul 16, 2008, 11:15:47 am |
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Posts: 120
Independence Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Radio Shack Discovery 2000
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Jul 16, 2008, 11:50:08 pm |
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I would make sure I pounded that area really well before I let the archaeologists know the location. They'll most definitely try to find a way to not let you come back. I wonder if you were willing to sell it if a museum would buy it from you??? Geez I wonder how much that thing is worth?
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