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Folks, I'm still in shock and overjoyed! After work today I thought I'd get in a few hours of detecting since it was so nice out. I headed back to one of the yards I've been detecting, but never really gridded off thoroughly. Within about 20 minutes I had a strong signal in the front yard. I knew it was fairly big so I cut a decent sized plug. At about 5" deep, I reached in and pulled out one h-ll of a nice CW relic. I saw the "NC on the buckle right away and knew I had one piece of a two piece CW buckle. It is in fantastic condition too. I searched around a bit for the other half, but nothing yet. I will be back though, believe me. When I got home, I looked it up in my CW relic book which stated that it is a "very rare" buckle. Does anyone know the value of this NC buckle? I'm still in shock. What type of soldier would have worn a buckle like this?Now here's two other tidbits that make this find more exciting: *I found it in an open area that DD-777 and Mirage had hit a few weeks back. I can't believe they missed it, but I'm truly thankful.  It must have been my Mighty Tesoro Umax.   *I found it next door to the yard I dug the CW "CSN" button awhile back. Perhaps an officer lived here? My other finds were: * 1897 IH *1964 Rosie *Suspender clip (?) with stars & a design on it. *Two wheats (45 & 52) *Antique pocket watch. A fantastic day indeed for Modern Miner. Thanks for looking, MM P.S. YA-Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 669
Southwestern, MN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac Sun Ray X-1, Tesoro Vaquero, Cibola, Tejon
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:15:07 pm |
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HOLD FAST
Posts: 2490
Over the River and thru the Woods...
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Team Tesoro
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:18:21 pm |
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That better be on the banner right quick. Truly an outstanding find my friend... BANNER!!! |
"The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the atmosphere"
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Posts: 2545
Northern Middle Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266-X, F75, T2 SE
_____________  CSA Cavalry Carved Bullet Acorn - CW Tennessee Veterans Pin_____________
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:23:39 pm |
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BIG TIME BANNER FIND MM!!!! Wtg.
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Best CW Finds:
Tenn.& Ind. State Veterans Pins
CS Buttons: AVC, "I", KY
CS Militia Buckle, Acorn Bullet, Heart Rosette
1851 Sword Belt plate, 2 Breastplates, Saddle Shield
Old Coins: 1797 H. Reale, 1832 8 Reales
CW Pd. Silver Coins: 1830 Dime, 1854 Dime, 1853 HD
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Bryce-IL
Posts: 3516
Wherever Silver's Hidin'
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorers...COILS: 10 x 12 SEF, Sunray X-5, X-12
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:26:09 pm |
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I'm at a loss for words. Ummmm....Hmmmmmm....BANNER |
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:30:57 pm |
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I'm at a loss for words. Ummmm....Hmmmmmm....BANNER BIG TIME BANNER FIND MM!!!! Wtg.
That better be on the banner right quick. Truly an outstanding find my friend... BANNER!!! Thanks Guys. It still amazes me that things like this can pop up in a yard! I almost titled my post , "I get my CW relics by the yard." This year has been kind to me so far. -Doug- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 454
The Burgh PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Whites SilverEagle
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:31:32 pm |
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Way to go !!!!! Nice Buckle |
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South Central PA
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:36:43 pm |
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I'm not completely sure ,but I believe it's over a thousand for one peice an around 2-3 thousand for both.... I could be wrong tho... Congrats hope you find the other peice would have to be there
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some people call me the creeper ,cuz they don't know my name or face - Alice Cooper
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Posts: 36
Jacksonville, NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites MXT / Viper Trident
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:40:48 pm |
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Very nice finds. Congrats!
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Posts: 174
Stockton CA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Tesoro Lobo ST
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:51:56 pm |
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Sounds like Banner to me |
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Posts: 4924
Great Falls, Montana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX & a Sunray probe
_____________ Class Ring - 1877 Dime_____________
___________  Class Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:54:07 pm |
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That is fantastic, MM!! Congratulations. Too bad you didn't have the camera on for that dig! |
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:55:05 pm |
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Way to go !!!!! Nice Buckle Sounds like Banner to me Very nice finds. Congrats!
I'm not completely sure ,but I believe it's over a thousand for one peice an around 2-3 thousand for both.... I could be wrong tho... Congrats hope you find the other peice would have to be there
Thanks so much everybody. Creeper, That would be fantastic. That's $1000 more than I started out with today. Man, I LOVE this hobby!  -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 2490
Over the River and thru the Woods...
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Team Tesoro
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:56:41 pm |
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I think your looking at a lot more than a grand buddy... |
"The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the atmosphere"
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 07:59:16 pm |
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That is fantastic, MM!! Congratulations. Too bad you didn't have the camera on for that dig! Thanks Mona. The sad thing was, I did have my video camera, but I wanted to be quiet about the find. I was not only on a busy main street, but I didn't want the old guy who followed me around everywhere to see me. I had just got done talking to the neighbor, and as soon as he was done bending my ear and headed home I dug this signal. I'm glad he wasn't there to see this find. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 08:00:55 pm |
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I think your looking at a lot more than a grand buddy... Thanks Andy. I hope so. Dinner is on me next time. BBQ w/cheese, of course. Get your b-tt back down here and help me. -Doug- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 2490
Over the River and thru the Woods...
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Team Tesoro
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 08:02:53 pm |
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I think your looking at a lot more than a grand buddy... Thanks Andy. I hope so. Dinner is on me next time. BBQ w/cheese, of course. Get your b-tt back down here and help me. -Doug- You know I'd be there by first light if I could... By the way - just say NO - to cheese on your BBQ.  |
"The spirit of resistance to government is so valuable on certain occasions, that I wish it to be always kept alive. It will often be exercised when wrong, but better so than not to be exercised at all. I like a little rebellion now and then. It is like a storm in the atmosphere"
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Posts: 251
North Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250, Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 09:42:11 pm |
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That's one sweet find Miner. Not many of those will ever be found. Congrats on a super find of a lifetime! BANNER!!!!
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MY OLDEST COIN RECOVERED TO DATE IS A 1852 3 CENT PIECE
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Posts: 850
Utah
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT //Fisher CZ-3D
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 10:04:00 pm |
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Hey Miner, another great recovery.  Heres a link it's not much but it's a start. http://www.corinthcivilwarrelics.com/forsalenondugbuckles.html |
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Posts: 11075
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 10:18:47 pm |
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Now that is a day maker! Maybe your best find... MAYBE?  Still not being able to get out i have detecting in the brain and can't get anything done these days... and you know what, you ain't helping! (But I forgive you... this time) Shouldn't have to say Banner on this on, but Banner! |
I'm as dirty as I look!
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CANE FIELD BANDITS IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Posts: 10576
Moonlight and Magnolias
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266-X and Tesoro Silver µMax
_____________ 120-160 year old Miller crock - Three Buckle Day - Big Silver Pocket Spill_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 10:21:31 pm |
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Good LORD, what a find!! This IS a banner find, Doug. Man oh man. Did you hunt the yard out yet? Was this in the back yard? (If you tell me "yes," expect a PM from me...) Even just the tongue part of this one, in such fantastic condition, is a VERY valuable piece. Unbelievable. Whatever you're doing to romance Lady Luck, please send her my way. Goodness!  |
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
Scrap IRON recovered and recycled since March 2008: 2660 lbs.
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Northern Illinois
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Vaquero Discovery 3300 Pioneer505 Fisher F-70 Brand X
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 10:26:02 pm |
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Thunter
Posts: 97
Central Point, Oregon
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher Coinstrike
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 10:26:34 pm |
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You have my vote for banner. I knew buckle boy would be drooling over this one. |
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Posts: 879
Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Apr 03, 2009, 11:03:53 pm |
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Congrats MM!!! awesome finds!! that buckle is just sweet! congrats again, best of luck and HH |
CRH Totals 2009
Wheats 90
Pre 1960 105
Buffalo 5
War Nic 2
Merc 0
Rosie 15
Wash. Quarter 2
Walking 0
Franklin 0
90% 1
40% 12
Canadian Silver 3
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Posts: 1553
Virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - V3i
_____________ Entire Civil War Cartridge Box_____________
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 12:25:35 am |
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I missed this post yesterday somehow.. outstanding find!!! Just... outstanding!!! Banner for sure!!!
WTG!!!
MB
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Posts: 7307
Chicago IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab_Explorer_SE_Pro w/ SunRay pinpointer & Garrett_Ace250
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 12:35:27 am |
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Yea I missed this yesterday to but it is definitely a BANNER find!!!!!!! |
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CS IS NEXT
Posts: 8311
MARYLAND
Detector used Detector(s) Used - TDI White's MXT's and Surf II Lot's-O-Coil's
___________ Ring Found & Returned!___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 12:56:59 am |
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Doug you've gone ahead and done it now big guy......Absolutely Beautiful Dig.....I'm smiling ear to ear for you right now,you'd think I found it. Outstanding!!!!! |
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Posts: 589
North Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Gold Bug, Tejon, F75, & Nautilus DMC II B
___________ Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:16:04 am |
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Incredible! I've only seen one complete NC sword belt tongue and wreath so that is a rare find indeed! Man if you can find the wreath it would complete the find of a lifetime! Very nice recovery and one that us Tar Heels would love to dig! Congrats!! Mike |
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Posts: 472
Texas Gulf Coast
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:29:35 am |
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Congratulations!! Banner!!
Happy Hunting
Marcia the treasure_lady
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Marcia the treasure_lady
Happy Hunting!
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:59:05 am |
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Dang MM, thats two extra rare brilliant finds in those two yards!!! That CSN button and now the NC two piece.....You should be floating on CLOUD NINE by now!!! What can I say, that is a truly stunning piece! |
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:02:10 am |
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I guess its congrats to you $1000+ Your on a roll, keep it up |
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: 1954
_____________ 1877 Indian Head_____________
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:13:56 am |
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wow im not even going to tell you what to look for. the other ? this is the first time ive seen a whatch out of the ground that still has hands on it. cool i would try to get a date on that one. take the back off if you can. willy.
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Posts: 5522
Maryland
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:36:41 am |
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SPECTACULAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You were itching for a civil war buller?
You got a civil war ASTEROID!!!!!!!!
BIG TIME congratulations on the the
hunt, the find, and the BANNER!!!!!!!
As a wise man once told me, "You are D MAN!!!
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:39:33 am |
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Wtg! Doug! I think you and I are hunting close to each other! My site is 2 hours from here in your neck of the woods. Look Out!!!!!  |
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Posts: 311
Ringgold, Georgia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:49:56 am |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats
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The only man who makes no mistakes is the man who never does anything. Theodore Roosevelt
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Posts: 2245
Milky Way Galaxy
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Vision Spectra
_____________ 1794 Liberty Cap Large Cent_____________
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:52:26 am |
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Doug, what can I say other than congratulations. You might as well change your name to Modern Banner. Chris |
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Posts: 1517
Virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - GARRETT GTAx 550
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 03:15:41 am |
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Two words AWESOME BANNER
fortbball9
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Posts: 988
Norway
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XP Goldmaxx Power.
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 03:31:53 am |
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Great find.  |
Det vi vet er så uendelig lite mot det som har hendt. Arkeologen er som den som går langs en strand og finner småtterier, skyllet i land fra et forsvunnet skib. Men selve skibet som gikk i dypet med menneskene får han aldri se.
http://www.comepraytherosary.org/
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New Zealand
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Sovereign GT
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 03:35:25 am |
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 Modern Miner You are definitely on a roll MM. Congratulations Mike
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Posts: 3621
Western Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Excal 1000, Tesoro Silver Umax, Tiger Shark and Whites MXT.
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 03:38:13 am |
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Great looking relics and that buckle appears to be in great shape, congrats!
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Posts: 2685
Middlesex County, New Jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX w/ Sunray DX-1 probe and Minelab Excalibur 1000
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 04:22:28 am |
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Great buckle...congrats on an awesome find and the banner,
NJ
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Bradenton, Fl
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250, Minelab Excal II, ETrac
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 04:27:27 am |
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Congrats!! That is one sweet find! Does it matter what it is worth...would you ever sell it??? I don't think I could
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Posts: 2949
NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 04:38:12 am |
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Congrats on your excellent banner find Hope you make banner very soon by finding the wreath portion of the buckle. Dude, you know you're detecting large when you knock yourself off the banner!!!  Knocking yourself off the banner is impressive (a good April fools joke did bump you temporarily). Would be so cool if you find the wreath portion for banner and then the joke is on... |
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Mechanicsville, Va.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75/Nautilus 2B
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 04:46:06 am |
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unbelievable find, congratulations! Now get back there and find the other half and don't come back til you have found it! |
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Posts: 474
Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer II
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 04:52:37 am |
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MM, Congrats on an absolutely killer find !!!!!
You won't soon forget 2009......
Makes you wonder what else is in store for you.... We may need a bigger Banner !!!
Well done !!!
Brian in MA
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Best find 1819 Large Cent
Posts: 1040
Pittsfield ma
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites PRIZM IV,Whites M-6
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 04:56:07 am |
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Congrats MM on the Buckle and the Banner That is one Awesome piece of history Good luck to you and HH G1 |
Golden1
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Posts: 1396
Mansfield, Arkansas
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-trac, White's M6, White's 6000di/pro
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 05:17:41 am |
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Schwing!!!! Look what I miss when I go to bed early. WTG MM. Congrats on the BANNER!  |
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Posts: 22
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 05:19:59 am |
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Make sure to send that into the best finds. That is in awesome shape. Congrats!!
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 05:45:41 am |
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Doug, last few months have been banneristic for you! Don |
"The mantra has always been don't clean a (copper) coin or it will lose value.
For undug coins this is true. For dug coins this is untrue.
The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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keep on diggin!!
Posts: 1023
alachua county, FL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - AT Pro , Whites Prizm V
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 05:48:44 am |
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WTG!! awesome BANNER find!!
gregg
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Posts: 586
GADSDEN, ALA.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - All White's Detectors MXT and IDX_pro, ANY OLD DETECTOR WILL DO
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 05:52:03 am |
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darn good job, MM COOL FINDS MLHUDSON |
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Posts: 1653
Fern Creek Ky
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 05:57:20 am |
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MM, is this the best hobby in the world or what. Congratulations on the banner & the find. We save history.
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 06:21:10 am |
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All I can say is WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posts: 1299
I Don't Know
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 06:29:26 am |
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MM I bet you're still floating on cloud nine... Excellent Hunt and CONGRATULATIONS  on Banner. Nice to see another CW find on Banner, many have been overlooked in my opinion!  And like diggervet said: Now get back there and find the other half and don't come back til you have found it! |
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1851 O Half Dime
Posts: 2184
Southeast Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab SE Professional with 6" Coil
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 07:04:21 am |
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MM,
Absolutely unbelievable! You must be floating on a cloud!!!
Congrats my brother from another mother.............
Baldingboy
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Posts: 5670
Bellevue, WA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Tesoro TigerShark
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 07:05:46 am |
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That is in fantastic shape!!!! Congratulations modern miner! |
Anyone can make life interesting you just have to go out there and do things instead of sitting on your butt doing nothing. Second quote: Life is about trying new things not just standing around.
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Posts: 2949
NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 07:10:16 am |
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NC CW buckle found in NC. Couldn't ask for better NC find |
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Posts: 5145
California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ,M.X.T.& Tesoro Tejon
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 07:19:27 am |
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Incredible!!!!You just dont see many of those pop up!Way to go,I would bet the tightner and wreath is nearby
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M.X.T , Tesoro Tejon 4"& 2.5" dredge with a little luck!!
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 07:47:22 am |
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Posts: 19278
Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
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Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 09:23:21 am |
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absolute awesome find !!! |
ALLEN
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 09:48:52 am |
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Way to go! You are on a banner roll! Keep it up and take over that banner. I have to ask what that small ornate item is? Do you know? I do like the suspender clip, maybe it came from the same soldier?
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 10:02:06 am |
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i know i already posted but thats just an awesome find! Congrats on the banner MM keep it up |
CRH Totals 2009
Wheats 90
Pre 1960 105
Buffalo 5
War Nic 2
Merc 0
Rosie 15
Wash. Quarter 2
Walking 0
Franklin 0
90% 1
40% 12
Canadian Silver 3
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Posts: 369
Central Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab ETrac
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 10:46:12 am |
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MM, huge congrats on the find and the banner! Very sweet! Too bad you didn't have the video camera to capture that one! WTG! |
When in doubt, dig it!
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Posts: 2545
Northern Middle Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266-X, F75, T2 SE
_____________ CSA Cavalry Carved Bullet Acorn - CW Tennessee Veterans Pin_____________
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 11:01:32 am |
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MM, at your request I talked to a Professional Relic Dealer today about your find. He thinks that the NC tongue would be in the $4,000 neighborhood and could go higher. . I made a good guess last night huh? That's a good neighborhood to be in. He says it is rare to dig the tongue part. RARE FIND indeed. WTG and congrats on your 2nd Banner this year!!!
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Best CW Finds:
Tenn.& Ind. State Veterans Pins
CS Buttons: AVC, "I", KY
CS Militia Buckle, Acorn Bullet, Heart Rosette
1851 Sword Belt plate, 2 Breastplates, Saddle Shield
Old Coins: 1797 H. Reale, 1832 8 Reales
CW Pd. Silver Coins: 1830 Dime, 1854 Dime, 1853 HD
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Posts: 2731
Southern CA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE; X-1 Target Probe; Pro Coil, 6x8 SEF, Coiltek Platypus Elliptical, Sunray X8, Expl. 1050 coils
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 11:02:07 am |
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Doug, Now you really did knock yourself off the Banner!! Doug, I hope you have figured it out by now....no need to keep whining about not finding any silver.....silver is not what you should be looking for in your area....your a CW master hunter now....CW relics is what you should be detecting for.....And it looks like you found another AMAZING piece!!  Congrats, Doug! Your finds are becoming more amazing/rare with each swing of your coil! Isn't it a GREAT hobby? HH, CAPTN SE Dan PS - Please get that relic professionally authenticated. I've been searching online, and there are many, many fakes/reproductions of CW buckles. |
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Posts: 986
in the stix of NY
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Eagle Spectrum, Fisher CZ-3D
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 11:11:55 am |
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Grest find, congrats |
every minute not detecting, is a wasted minute.
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Posts: 75
West Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 11:15:36 am |
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A very, very nice relic. Nice job. Hope you find more CW era artifacts.
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MUD(S.W.A.T)
Posts: 5726
Location: Undisclosed
_____________ Old Gold Ring & Silver Coins_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 12:03:24 pm |
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What the heck are you doing here...??   Get out there and find the other half !!! Keep @ it and HH!! |
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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Posts: 625
NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - 2-Ace 250`s
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:02:30 pm |
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P.S. YA-Hoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I AGREE |
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Posts: 775
Concord, NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX and Minelab Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:06:18 pm |
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Congrats on the major find Doug!!! I guess I have to call and threaten to come up there and detector more often! Just mentioning me bringing the mighty Minelab (and the DFX) makes the awesome finds jump out of the ground!  |
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Posts: 2633
South Central PA
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:07:15 pm |
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MM, at your request I talked to a Professional Relic Dealer today about your find. He thinks that the NC tongue would be in the $4,000 neighborhood and could go higher. . I made a good guess last night huh? That's a good neighborhood to be in. He says it is rare to dig the tongue part. RARE FIND indeed. WTG and congrats on your 2nd Banner this year!!!
Sorry MM for quoting the wrote price..... |
some people call me the creeper ,cuz they don't know my name or face - Alice Cooper
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Posts: 1001
North Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab X-Terra 70
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:14:39 pm |
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Super, Doug. Great find. Got yourself a string if honey holes. |
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Posts: 20
Boston UK
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Lobo. C-scope cs2mx
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:26:38 pm |
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Keep em rolling.
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Posts: 2619
SW Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:29:59 pm |
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Wow, Doug, you are HOT! Glad your persistence is paying off! Good luck finding the other half Congrats on the Banner! Just curious, what did it ring on your machine? Keep digging! |
The bicycle is a curious vehicle. Its passenger is its engine.
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Posts: 1275
Kentucky
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 01:49:46 pm |
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Awesome find and Congrats,
Nova Treasure
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Posts: 905
Albertville Alabama
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Musketeer Advantage, Garrett Treasure Ace 300
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:49:36 pm |
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excellent digs man......looks like we need 2 banners 1 for you and 1 for us regular mortals
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:52:12 pm |
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MM, Great find and I'm sure you are still on cloud nine |
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 02:56:35 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 03:01:15 pm |
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hi modernminer, wow that belt buckle is wonderful. i would stil be on cloud 10 if there is one. i hope you get the other half modernminer. henry |
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Posts: 2384
Pittsfield Ma.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Prism IV
_____________ 1783 King George III "GEORGIVS" backwards "S" - Revolutionary War, British Cartridge Sling Belt Tip - 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper Ryder 7 var._____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 03:02:25 pm |
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Congratulations on, what WILL be, one of the BEST OF 2009! Now find the other half!!!!! The Hogge |
1783 CFT. KG III 1/2 Penny (25-83A)-1 of 3 known *Sold $3,750, Vermont Landscape Coppers Ryder 6 *Sold $760, Ryder7 (Avatar)** Sold $1,275*, Royal Irish Artillery Cartridge Box Sling Belt Tip,(3)- GW Inaugural Buttons-2-Cobb# 17-J.* Sold both--$405 and $400. *GW Button Cobb 17-I
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Posts: 2
Maryland
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter Legacy 3300
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 04:28:26 pm |
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Nice Finds.
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Posts: 3681
Cleveland, OH
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 05:42:52 pm |
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Minelab Exp II, Whites DFX, Whites Classic III(former Tejon, CoinStrike & Quattro user)
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South
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 06:06:17 pm |
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You gotta love hunting on a nice manicured lawn. Nothing better.
Congratulations on a wonderful find.
TnMountains
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 06:45:28 pm |
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MM, at your request I talked to a Professional Relic Dealer today about your find. He thinks that the NC tongue would be in the $4,000 neighborhood and could go higher. . I made a good guess last night huh? That's a good neighborhood to be in. He says it is rare to dig the tongue part. RARE FIND indeed. WTG and congrats on your 2nd Banner this year!!!
VOL, I can't thank you enough for all the help you've given me on my CSN button, and now this NC buckle. Also the guidance on writing a story for W & ET "Best Finds". These last few months have been amazing for me, and I would have never guessed that either of these last two CW finds could be found in yards. When you told me this buckle was worth $4000 last night, as you know, I about soiled myself. When I saw "very rare" in the CW relics book I had no idea. Thanks so much for contacting your resources on the value and rarity of this piece. I did go back to look for the other half today, but no luck yet.  I'll keep looking and hoping though. With or without the other half, I'm very glad I found the "NC" part. MM, at your request I talked to a Professional Relic Dealer today about your find. He thinks that the NC tongue would be in the $4,000 neighborhood and could go higher. . I made a good guess last night huh? That's a good neighborhood to be in. He says it is rare to dig the tongue part. RARE FIND indeed. WTG and congrats on your 2nd Banner this year!!!
Sorry MM for quoting the wrong price..... Creeper, No problem at all. Your $1000 guess was way higher than I would ever have imagined anyways. I'm just super happy to know that this was a piece owned & worn by an officer in the CW. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Apr 04, 2009, 06:49:50 pm |
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***I WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THE REPLIES AND ENCOURAGEMENT***I SWEAR I WILL GET CAUGHT UP ON MY REPLIES TOMORROW. I'm still in shock. Thanks to all of you folks, MM
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Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 994
Seymour Johnson AFB, NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 LTD
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 05:13:23 am |
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Congrats bro, that Silver Umax is paying for itself over and over! Keep it up! Bryan from Goldsboro
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 07:30:21 am |
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Good LORD, what a find!! This IS a banner find, Doug. Man oh man. Did you hunt the yard out yet? Was this in the back yard? (If you tell me "yes," expect a PM from me...) Even just the tongue part of this one, in such fantastic condition, is a VERY valuable piece. Unbelievable. Whatever you're doing to romance Lady Luck, please send her my way. Goodness! Thanks BB. The buckle was a front yard find, but the button was a back yard find. I will be searching the whole place, and another connecting lot too. It would be a dream if I found the other half of this buckle. I think the reason this buckle is in such good shape is because it was found in a yard rather than a plowed field. -Doug- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 07:34:48 am |
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Thanks Merf. I love your posts too. I owe a lot of my success to the amount of time spent out in the field, and the properties I seek out. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Posts: 2555
West Virginia, USA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Xterra 70,Fisher F2,Titan 3000XD,Bounty Hunter Landstar
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 07:35:07 am |
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WOW Awesome Awesome finds MM ! a very BIG CONGRATS |
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 08:00:15 am |
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Now that is a day maker! Maybe your best find... MAYBE? Still not being able to get out i have detecting in the brain and can't get anything done these days... and you know what, you ain't helping! (But I forgive you... this time) Shouldn't have to say Banner on this on, but Banner! THanks IP. I modified my title to "my best find ever". When I posted it up I had no idea how rare the buckle was. I can't believe I bumper my own banner off. What a year! -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 08:01:39 am |
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Doug you've gone ahead and done it now big guy......Absolutely Beautiful Dig.....I'm smiling ear to ear for you right now,you'd think I found it. Outstanding!!!!! Thanks Joe. I knew you would love this find. -Doug- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 08:03:40 am |
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Incredible! I've only seen one complete NC sword belt tongue and wreath so that is a rare find indeed! Man if you can find the wreath it would complete the find of a lifetime! Very nice recovery and one that us Tar Heels would love to dig! Congrats!! Mike Thanks Mike. It's touch to compete with the CW relic hunters in Virginia, but this one brought one home for our NC team. -Doug- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 08:06:10 am |
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Dang MM, thats two extra rare brilliant finds in those two yards!!! That CSN button and now the NC two piece.....You should be floating on CLOUD NINE by now!!! What can I say, that is a truly stunning piece! Thanks Josh. I would have never expected to find these two pieces, AND the 1864 double die IH in town. I need to bring in a backhoe maybe?  -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 08:08:37 am |
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I guess its congrats to you $1000+ Your on a roll, keep it up Thanks Crusader. It isn't Roman, but it's not bad for our area. I think the $1000 just went up four fold. I'm having it appraised soon. A great day indeed for me. Thanks again, MM |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Apr 05, 2009, 08:12:32 am |
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wow im not even going to tell you what to look for. the other ? this is the first time ive seen a whatch out of the ground that still has hands on it. cool i would try to get a date on that one. take the back off if you can. willy.
Willy, I think you were the only one that caught that. I was amazed the hands were still on the watch too. I'll see if I can find a brand or date on it. This will make a neat addition to my relic display. It's the most complete pocket watch I have ever found. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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