bean field find. Not a clue how to "title" it.......
Dug this in a farm field in southeastern Kansas. The area we're working had alot of activity from the late 1800's until just after the turn. Thus far, we've unearthed 20 or so coins ranging from 1860 to 1909. Other than the coinage, very few items of interest found.
In the field 500' north of this area, we've unearthed a small handful of CW era bullets.
This read an eratic VDI of +04 to +12 on my MXT. It's just shy of 1 1/2" long. A 1/16th wide at the narrow, and a wide 1/8th at the other. The patina is slightly more green, in the low spots, than the pics suggest. Not sure on metal composition. Low grade brass possibly? When I drop it on the kitchen counter, it makes a "tinging" sound much like dropping the clad quarter in the pic, only softer in tone. (at least that's what my wife describes it as:-)
Initial thoughts were one of those small novelty ball point pens I recall seeing. However, the patina, and the age of the other finds in the area, suggests older. Just ornate enough to spark my curiosity.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jules
Dug this in a farm field in southeastern Kansas. The area we're working had alot of activity from the late 1800's until just after the turn. Thus far, we've unearthed 20 or so coins ranging from 1860 to 1909. Other than the coinage, very few items of interest found.
In the field 500' north of this area, we've unearthed a small handful of CW era bullets.
This read an eratic VDI of +04 to +12 on my MXT. It's just shy of 1 1/2" long. A 1/16th wide at the narrow, and a wide 1/8th at the other. The patina is slightly more green, in the low spots, than the pics suggest. Not sure on metal composition. Low grade brass possibly? When I drop it on the kitchen counter, it makes a "tinging" sound much like dropping the clad quarter in the pic, only softer in tone. (at least that's what my wife describes it as:-)
Initial thoughts were one of those small novelty ball point pens I recall seeing. However, the patina, and the age of the other finds in the area, suggests older. Just ornate enough to spark my curiosity.
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated.
Regards,
Jules