Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________  Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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sniffy picked me up at 7am and we headed up to a couple holes in his neck of the woods.was digging big iron pieces.my fourth target read half dollar at 4 inches.i dug a square nail and was saying it's gonna be one of them iron days  then a flat piece of rusty iron came out of the hole.scanned the hole again and figuring there was still more iron in the hole i was digging carelessly when this buckle popped out  .i nicked it with my shovel  still more iron was in the hole and a brass piece too.so much stuff in one hole and was not expecting this find that's for sure.sniffy got skunked and i felt horrible that he didn't find any keepers.  my only other decent find was the flat button.no coins,no coppers but would really like to know if this is a union civil war eagle belt plate? any idea on the value would be appreciated too. thanks all and have a great weekend! dave |
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"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Posts: 429
Tulsa, OK
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 LTD, F75, Minelab Excalibur 1000, Etrac
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:01:56 pm |
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Congrats there! Looks like that's exactly what you have!! Don't hold me completely to it, as I understand they were also made into the Indian Wars era as well. Well done on it either way!!!
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Purveyor of fine rusted iron, aluminum cans, and pull tabs since 1995!
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MUD(S.W.A.T)
Posts: 5726
Location: Undisclosed
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:02:46 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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Posts: 1653
Fern Creek Ky
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:03:08 pm |
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That is a sweet plate. You look like you are as ate up with it as we are.
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Posts: 2141
Alabama
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Silver Umax, Compadre, Vaquero
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:05:55 pm |
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That's a great find. I don't know the age or the value but someone will be along that does know. The number on the back should tell the age. |
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Posts: 2388
Jersey Cape
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1265X & CZ-7
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:11:07 pm |
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Gimme a break *** I have bad days too.
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:17:18 pm |
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found out its' a civil war union eagle sword plate.missing the applied stamped silver wreath that was brazed to face.also need the keeper part to make it complete.small brass portion that hooks into it.would have the same 411 # on the small part.so sniffy if ya find any missin parts i'll buy em from ya |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Posts: 797
Linden, VA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab GPX5000, Whites MXT, Garrett AT PRO
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:36:57 pm |
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Great plate way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posts: 6260
South
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:38:22 pm |
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Great finds in some wild looking weather !!!!! Nice belt plate anyway you look at it.
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Posts: 2544
Northern Middle Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266-X, F75, T2 SE
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Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:44:19 pm |
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That's great find!!! The 1851 sword belt plate has a narrow tongue indicating early Civil War production. The number is a benchmark number and is well struck. Congrats and HH.
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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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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 04:52:18 pm |
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Sweet sword belt plate! my digging partner dug one this spring in a yard in windsor, CT. It came out great because the home was so close to the river(all sandy soil). Not sure if the number on the back depicts when it was cast but his was very low like 10 or close to that. Great find i see they sell up 500$ on some sites. Well done!
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Posts: 1820
Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
_____________ 1786 8 Reale_____________
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 05:20:03 pm |
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I look at this and tear up.....a sword plate.....  |
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 05:38:35 pm |
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I look at this and tear up.....a sword plate..... i'm sorry sniffy i wonder if the missin parts are close to that hole? there are so many targets there it could be possible |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Posts: 1455
Summerfield Fla.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XSII,Excalibur,Ace 250,Shadow X-5
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 05:42:13 pm |
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Sweet Plate and great pictures too |
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Posts: 1820
Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
_____________ 1786 8 Reale_____________
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 05:48:35 pm |
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I look at this and tear up.....a sword plate..... i'm sorry sniffy i wonder if the missin parts are close to that hole? there are so many targets there it could be possible Only one way to find out.... I'll be back down to get ya so you can find em. Seriously dude, don't worry about me not finding any keepers today. Just being out is "keeping" me sane. I can't believe how many holes we dug and miles we walked today! Very FUN! |
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Posts: 2388
Jersey Cape
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1265X & CZ-7
_____________ Colonial Finds - 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece - Half Dimes_____________
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 06:01:56 pm |
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I look at this and tear up.....a sword plate..... i'm sorry sniffy i wonder if the missin parts are close to that hole? there are so many targets there it could be possible Only one way to find out.... I'll be back down to get ya so you can find em. Seriously dude, don't worry about me not finding any keepers today. Just being out is "keeping" me sane. I can't believe how many holes we dug and miles we walked today! Very FUN! Find those silver wreath pieces and you become legendary  |
Gimme a break *** I have bad days too.
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Posts: 501
Costa Mesa CA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 06:09:51 pm |
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Those missing pieces gotta be out there somewhere close to the original hole!
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Posts: 161
New York
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab X-Terra
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 06:33:09 pm |
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Cool! gotta be nice digging one of those!!!
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 06:36:17 pm |
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YOU, have got to be kidding me. In the snow!!!!
I'm voting Banner
Reminds me of living in CO. I would head up the hills and detect the old site there too. Fantastic!!!
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 07:55:22 pm |
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nice plate ---never hunted in that much snow
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Posts: 2756
Northern VA
 
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Blue Gray & Tesoro Cibola
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 08:49:08 pm |
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Nice buckle As several others have said the plate is a civil war sabre belt plate. They book for about $350.00 You seldom find the wreaths or any part of them with the buckle. There is a chance the keeper is around somewhere and it should have the same number on it as is stamped on the plate
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**Bring History Back to Life**
Posts: 2410
Keep on Digging!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - MINELAB Explorer-II
_____________ "SNY” pre-Civil War Belt Plate - Eagle Belt Plate - 1835 Half Dollar - Civil War Eagle Cuff Button_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 08:53:04 pm |
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Great find........Congrats! gotta love the winter hunting..............  |
Sometimes you need to look back ........to a time that made you laugh and smile! Memories of all the great times..... will always be there!!
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Posts: 2073
Manhattan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1280x
Primary Interest: Other
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 03:54:47 am |
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WOW!!!! I MADE THE BANNER!!  thanks for the honor guys! Definitely deserves to be on the banner, what a great plate..........Congrats on an awesome find TDNY |
Why is lemonade made with artificial flavor and dish soap is made with real lemons?
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Posts: 589
North Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Gold Bug, Tejon, F75, & Nautilus DMC II B
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 04:29:32 am |
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Beautiful plate! Congrats!
Mike
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Posts: 2383
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 #26 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 04:40:13 am |
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WTG! We have about 10" of snow here in the spots I hunt. Congrats. 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: 1820
Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
_____________ 1786 8 Reale_____________
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 04:58:18 am |
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My goal for 2009 is a dozen Walking Liberty Halves
Posts: 2836
Pittsburgh, Pa
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Compadre & Tiger Shark
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 05:15:03 am |
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Great find regardless of if you have the keeper to it or not. Congrats.
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I Dig Everything...Even Pull Tabs.
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Posts: 1275
Kentucky
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 05:22:26 am |
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Congrats on the Sword plate and the Buttons . Nova Treasure |
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Posts: 474
Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer II
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 06:49:30 am |
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You guys are pretty hardcore. Looks like several inches of snow there. That dedication certainly paid off big time for you. Just imagine if you had said "nah, too much snow out there" and had stayed home.
Congratulations on a SUPER find and congrats on making the Banner... It's much deserved !!!
Brian in MA
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PA John
Posts: 193
York, PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Teknetics T2, Whites 6000 Series 2, Garrett Sea Hunter XL500 Pulse, Whites Dual Field Surf PI
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 06:51:55 am |
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Wow! What a beautiful find! I would go back for the other half, hopefully it is there. Good Luck!
Congrats on the Banner!
One day I will get there!
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Posts: 2901
Midwesterner
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX, Pro 6000XL, SunRay Probe, Centech Pinpointer
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 06:53:04 am |
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A well deserved Banner find. I think you needed the Banner for hunting in those conditions....I'm a wimp......Wait till spring...But now that I think of it, with a find like that I may head out in the snow. Congrats. jgas
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 07:04:18 am |
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Congratulations on a beautiful find & making the banner, it is worthy!
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 07:07:03 am |
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Awesome plate find, AND in the snow!!!  Very cool. (no pun intended)  Congrats on your BANNER 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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Posts: 10502
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 07:33:35 am |
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Wow. Great find. Congrats on the find and making the Banner. With temps around or just below freezing yesterday and a couple inches of frost to deal with under that snow you guys are hard core for sure. |
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Posts: 10761
NJ
Detector used Detector(s) Used - EXCAL 2, SOV. GT
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 07:37:42 am |
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Congrats Dave on a awesome find and making the banner..wohooo
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Live your life in such a way, that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, satan shudders and says, OH CHIT, SHE'S AWAKE.
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Posts: 116
Niagara, Canada
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 07:43:30 am |
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Great score and a beauty of a plate....Congrats!!!
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Posts: 988
Norway
Detector used Detector(s) Used - XP Goldmaxx Power.
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 08:10:04 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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Posts: 633
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 150, Golden mask 3
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 08:21:44 am |
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Snow there and here. Congrats ! |
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Posts: 1153
upstate N.Y.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher cz-20/minelab explorer xs
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 08:23:13 am |
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Cool Deal Dave ! Congrats on making banner ! Good luck on finding the rest....that would be awesome ! |
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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 #41 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 09:56:11 am |
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congrats on making the banner with that awesome C.W. relic !! |
ALLEN
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Posts: 1688
new jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - minelab
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 10:28:52 am |
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Congratulations on the buckle, and congratulations also for detecting in the snow! Nothing like a nice snow cover to keep the ground insulated enough to dig.  (ahh, Christmas memories of mud and snow and frostbitten fingers! That's what separates the men from the boys! ) Next month comes the hammer and cold chisel! (that's what separates the sane from the insane ) Way to go on a banner find! |
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Posts: 229
Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 11:53:24 am |
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congrats on the banner, thats a great find, well worth the effort in the snow  dean |
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Posts: 874
_____________ 1788 2 1/2 Reales_____________
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 12:41:06 pm |
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That is an outstanding find.. I got my first and only beltplate (US puppy paw) in September and I'll never forget it
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 12:48:23 pm |
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Congratulations on the buckle, and congratulations also for detecting in the snow! Nothing like a nice snow cover to keep the ground insulated enough to dig. (ahh, Christmas memories of mud and snow and frostbitten fingers! That's what separates the men from the boys! ) Next month comes the hammer and cold chisel! (that's what separates the sane from the insane ) Way to go on a banner find! thanks!!!!!!yeah frozen knee caps,cold finger tips ,runny snockers(nose) and trudging through the snow! gotta love it! i got real lucky yesterday for sure! have an awesome holiday! dave |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 12:59:13 pm |
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Great Find looking at the first picture, you can see were the missing Silver was, it looks if it has come of recently and could still be in the same area SS
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Posts: 1820
Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 01:36:19 pm |
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I can't stop looking at this thing.  |
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Posts: 5093
Seymour Johnson AFB NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Etrac,Vaquero, Cibola, Minlab Excal and a vibra probe 580
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 02:56:23 pm |
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That thing is in outstanding shape.Hey thats just what I want for Christmas. |
God and country.
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South
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 04:31:22 pm |
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I just saw this on Banner. Congratulations and well deserved. Great shape. I think it being in that frozen ground half its life helped preserve it TnMtns |
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 04:59:07 pm |
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WoW! What a super sweet find! Congrats on the find & making banner! You guys are hard core hunters in the snow!! Right on! |
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Posts: 1055
Central Va
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Machines: Whites DFX & DFX300 & White's Pulse Scan TDI- Coils: DFX: Eclipse 6 X 10 dd, SEF 15 x 12, 10" D2 dd, Super 12", 5" Excellerator.- TDI : 8.5X11 Razorback Mono, 12" Dual Feild Mono. -PInpoint: Sunray Inline probe DX-1, Garrett Propointer- Phones: Zagg ear buds, Grey Ghost Ultimates, Garrett Submersibles- Diggers: Predator-Raven D Handle, Dixie ball handle shovel, Lesche blade digger- Outlook: Dig Everything, Gold coins come in many sizes
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 05:38:33 pm |
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CONGRATS ON THE BANNER THERE NUT!
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Great x 4 Grandfather John Taliaferro Stevens.
Enlisted May 1st, 1862 with Co.B/E 51st VA Infantry.
Taken Prisoner at princeton WV May 16th 1862, found shot in the back May 17th 1862.
Great x 4 Uncle John J.L. Stevens.
Enlisted Feb. 10th 1863 Co. B, 8th Va Calvary
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 06:42:41 pm |
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Nice find HEAVYMETALNUT I`ll trade ya.  I found my Union officers 1851 sword plate under a large tree root.  whoa is that the one in your avatar? that root curled that plate like that? |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Dec 13, 2009, 06:50:36 pm |
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WOW!!!! I MADE THE BANNER!! thanks for the honor guys! Are you suprised??? What a great find...We are proud of you... You got our vote |
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Posts: 1234
lower sackville,nova scotia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garretts only
_____________ Hammered Gold_____________
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Dec 14, 2009, 06:31:16 am |
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From the land of the Bluenose.....you da man getting out in that type of weather. Nice finds and congrats. Best of the season and a great upcoming year of digs!
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Life is a beach at least till the tide comes in and the Bud is all gone!
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Posts: 84
Iowa
_____________ 679 Cannonballs - Scarce Bar Token_____________
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Dec 14, 2009, 06:52:08 am |
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I don't think I ever seen someone that has found a sword plate WITH the tongue still connected to it.
Nice find there! Abe
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I have many units but only use the newest the most.
~Uniprobe headphones with pinpoint probe~
~ Explorer SE ~
~ Whites XLT Spectrum ~
~ Whites 6000 DI Series 3 ~
~ Whites 4-DB ~
~ 2 Garrett Deepseekers ~
~ 2 Heath Kits ~
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Posts: 4573
Three Rivers
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3i & Explorer SE
_____________ Diamind Ring_____________
___________ Dog Tags Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Dec 14, 2009, 07:49:58 am |
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That's a beautiful plate man
Congrats
Jer
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Dec 14, 2009, 03:29:39 pm |
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Yes, YOUR buckle is sweet!
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Posts: 270
bennington vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites prism IV
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Dec 15, 2009, 07:38:14 am |
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Congrats on your buckle shes a beauty! vermonster |
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Posts: 937
Not in Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer XS and SE
_____________ 1737 Pistareen_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Dec 16, 2009, 03:32:27 am |
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Somehow missed this post...she's a beauty and will display nicely, congrats
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Dec 16, 2009, 04:32:05 am |
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Somehow missed this post...she's a beauty and will display nicely, congrats
thanks! this is a display i just made. |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Posts: 1820
Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and prizm 3
_____________ 1786 8 Reale_____________
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Dec 16, 2009, 05:15:06 am |
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Awesome display Dave.
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Posts: 121
Gadsden, AL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bountyhunter
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Dec 16, 2009, 07:09:56 am |
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WOW!!! Absolutely amazing!!! HH |
I have been detecting for about 4 months now, and I am finding great stuff!!!
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Dec 16, 2009, 05:04:52 pm |
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Nice Banner find, great display! |
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Posts: 2388
Jersey Cape
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1265X & CZ-7
_____________ Colonial Finds - 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece - Half Dimes_____________
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Dec 16, 2009, 05:16:28 pm |
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Awesome display
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Gimme a break *** I have bad days too.
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Posts: 157
Park Ridge, IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett Ace 250, ProPointer
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Dec 17, 2009, 12:11:42 am |
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Love that buckle! Awesome finds!
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Dec 23, 2009, 06:57:23 pm |
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Great find man ,Congrats... |
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Posts: 40
So. Cal
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro B2/Umax
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Dec 27, 2009, 01:24:50 pm |
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CONGRATS awesome find...
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Happy Hunting
Vin.
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Posts: 192
HUNTSVILLE Alabama
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE250 w. 10x14'' DD and Lots of research
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Dec 27, 2009, 02:46:39 pm |
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Thats one heck of a find. Congrats
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If you dig it, they will come.
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Jan 31, 2010, 08:51:04 pm |
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:headbang:Nice plate!!! Mine is coming soon I live on a old fort dump! Good to see another hard core hard weather hunter. Yaaazooo !
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
_____________ 1699 Spanish Cob - Revolutionary War Officer's Button & Colonial Silver_____________
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 03:01:10 am |
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hahaha I was going to say there's you center piece, then I see it really is... and I guess I still said it. I'm still looking for mine. I have plenty of good finds but want something large and killer to stick in the middle. |
I'm as dirty as I look!
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Posts: 2387
Mid-Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher Gold Bug DP w/ 11" coil
_____________ 1650's Philip IV Spanish Cob - Virginia 1-PIECE Button - Gold Poesy Ring_____________
___________ H.M.A. Button Donated To Museum___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 04:53:23 am |
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hahaha I was going to say there's you center piece, then I see it really is... and I guess I still said it. I'm still looking for mine. I have plenty of good finds but want something large and killer to stick in the middle. u boozin this morning  |
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Posts: 11073
Dirtyville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer
_____________ 1699 Spanish Cob - Revolutionary War Officer's Button & Colonial Silver_____________
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 05:18:34 am |
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hahaha I was going to say there's you center piece, then I see it really is... and I guess I still said it. I'm still looking for mine. I have plenty of good finds but want something large and killer to stick in the middle. u boozin this morning Heck no! Don't start until 1pm. |
I'm as dirty as I look!
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Posts: 516
mesa az
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites mxt
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Feb 01, 2010, 06:28:15 am |
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realy nice plate hope you find the other pieces
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 03:24:49 am |
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I was going to say there's you center piece, then I see it really is... and I guess I still said it.
. I have plenty of good finds but want something large and killer to stick in the middle. thumbsup thanks
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"Hi, My name is Indiana Digger & I'm an addict..."
Posts: 473
E.C. Indiana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's Eagle II SL90
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 04:40:44 am |
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Wow! That's just stunning! Congrats!  HH, ~Indiana Digger~ |
Dollar Coins - 1879 Morgan
Half Dollars - 1826 Capped Bust
Quarters - SLQ
Dimes - 1875 Seated Liberty, 1901-02-12 Barber
Nickels - 1899 "V"
Pennies - 1811-12 Coronet, 1850-51-56 LC
Non-US Coins - 1778 Spanish Silver Half Reale, 1857 Canadian Bank Token
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Posts: 5143
New Hampshire
Detector used Detector(s) Used - MINELAB E-Trac & Safari, Coiltek 15" WOT & Joey Coils
_____________ 24 Civil War Buttons - 1780 GOLD CEYLON TRADE DUCAT_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 04:56:13 am |
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WOW! Great Condition! Congrats On this Banner Find!! Best wishes on retrieving the othre parts. I don't see it up top yet, so here's another vote! |
Treasure is Everywhere.
Dig and You Shall Find !
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 05:28:41 am |
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WOW! Great Condition! Congrats On this Banner Find!! Best wishes on retrieving the othre parts. I don't see it up top yet, so here's another vote! who the heck dug this old thread up? i made banner on this last year  |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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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 #80 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 06:13:26 am |
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Yours is in much better shape then mine is. I dug this out of a cellar hole site over the summer.
Great find,
Pro-
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every minute not detecting, is a wasted minute.
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Posts: 1274
Pittsburgh, PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 07:23:52 am |
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How did I miss this post? Great find, especially digging in the snow like that! Definitely Civil War era as others have said, you can tell by the narrow tongue on the back. You have had a great year hunting those cellar holes!
My brother found this one here in PA while looking for petrified wood in a cornfield. There is some of the petrified wood in the pic as well. There was an old house along one side of the field where there was some turn of the century trash dumped. He found the plate in that area. I bought it off him and it is now in my collection. I dug a keeper in Virginia, but would really like to dig the plate myself.
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Posts: 2388
Jersey Cape
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1265X & CZ-7
_____________ Colonial Finds - 1875-S Twenty Cent Piece - Half Dimes_____________
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 08:43:10 am |
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Gimme a break *** I have bad days too.
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Posts: 1274
Pittsburgh, PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 10:51:08 am |
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Ooops, I just saw Dec 12 and thought this was a recent post. Didn't notice the year 2009. Still a great find and worthy of belated congratulations. I apologize if I "stole" any old thunder by posting a comparison piece found in a non Civil War context. |
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 12:32:24 pm |
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Ooops, I just saw Dec 12 and thought this was a recent post. Didn't notice the year 2009. Still a great find and worthy of belated congratulations. I apologize if I "stole" any old thunder by posting a comparison piece found in a non Civil War context. don't worry about it lol i already had my thunder on this post last year. a little lightning now i guess |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Posts: 1274
Pittsburgh, PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 12:44:07 pm |
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Ooops, I just saw Dec 12 and thought this was a recent post. Didn't notice the year 2009. Still a great find and worthy of belated congratulations. I apologize if I "stole" any old thunder by posting a comparison piece found in a non Civil War context. don't worry about it lol i already had my thunder on this post last year. a little lightning now i guess LOL - Either lighting or maybe more like a FLASHBACK |
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My Find of a Lifetime!
Posts: 4580
1313 Mockingbird Lane
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Spectra V3i, Minelab Excalibur 1000
_____________ 1795 Flowing Hair Half Dime_____________
___________ Engagement Ring Found & Returned - Wedding Band Recovered and Returned___________
Primary Interest: Other
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 02:02:35 pm |
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I don't know how this post snuck past me, but that is a great find! I am not much of a CW relic hunter, as we have mostly older sites here, but I would not mind finding one of those one bit!
It is even nicer to see that these things turn up in New England!
I was gonna be heading up to your town for the holiday weekend, but I scrapped the plans! One of these days I will make it up and put some detecting time aside for you while my wife hangs out with her old college roommates.
Have a happy New Year!
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Posts: 2216
CT
Detector used Detector(s) Used - white's eagle spectrum
_____________ Connecticut One Piece Military Button - 1793 Chain Cent - 1789 George Washington Inaugural Button - Civil War Union Eagle Sword Plate_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 04:33:40 pm |
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I don't know how this post snuck past me, but that is a great find! I am not much of a CW relic hunter, as we have mostly older sites here, but I would not mind finding one of those one bit!
It is even nicer to see that these things turn up in New England!
I was gonna be heading up to your town for the holiday weekend, but I scrapped the plans! One of these days I will make it up and put some detecting time aside for you while my wife hangs out with her old college roommates.
Have a happy New Year!
thanks Neil happy new year to you too.too much snow to detect up here at this moment but yeah,would love to meet ya and do a hunt sometime! |
2011 large coppers 77 3/4*SILVERS 49* IH'S 73
"2010" LARGE COPPERS 34
4-WHITE'S MACHINES- XLT, SILVER EAGLE, EAGLE SPECTRUM & BEACH HUNTER ID-300.MINELAB EXPLORER XS,VIBRA-PROBE 580
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Posts: 39
Southern Middle TN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Prizum 3
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Dec 29, 2010, 06:03:21 pm |
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i am like a hound just hunting for relics.
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Salty Dog
Posts: 105
Grove City ,Ohio
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted Dec 30, 2010, 12:31:14 am |
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Congrats on a well earned Banner find,I too tect in the snow,A guy has to do what we have to do it would be worth the walk back there to try and find the rest,good luck,Dave |
Life is Short,Make everyday count,Go for the Gold....
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CANE FIELD BANDITS IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Posts: 10575
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 #90 Posted Dec 30, 2010, 06:53:43 am |
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The number on the back is actually a bench number (inspector's number). I have found keeper and buckle at the same homestead site before, and the numbers did not match. I have also seen buckles dug with keepers that matched. But I'm not certain that a matched set was always the case. Keep searching. There may be a keeper there, or part of the sabre rig.
-Buckles
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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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Posts: 184
Terryville
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Eagle Spectrum
_____________ 1786 Vermont Baby Head_____________
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Jan 20, 2011, 05:26:53 pm |
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Looks like our metal detecting is over for this winter at least untill all these feet of snow melt.Nice find for 2009.
Gary
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Posts: 1174
Birmingham, Alabama
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX, Beach Surfer
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Jan 20, 2011, 06:29:36 pm |
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Very nice buckle.
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Just moved to Birmingham from Los Angeles. Arrived here Sept. 2010.
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