CW finds....And a Buckle!

[RiverRat3]

Finally we got some rain and the ground was not like cement anymore. Also the temperature was no longer in the 90s with the terrible humidity so I decided to go out for a couple hours. Lucky for me the hunt was successful. However the hook and sling buckle were from a previous hunt at the same location.

I was detecting in a shaded spot when I got a high tone hit on my CTX3030 hunting in the relic mode with minimal discrimination. I dig down about 8 inches and recovered a long iron nail. I was a little perturbed cause the signal was so good but thankful I swung over the same hole again and still got the high signal. I was about 18 inches down when I saw the green looking back at me. All I remember saying was please be a plate. And out pops the sword plate. I was stunned to say the least. There appears to be a makers mark of 887 on the tongue. I have been detecting almost 10 years now and 2018 has been the best. I found a US plate on an old property that I have dug for many years and piece of a SNY plate on another permission but the sword plate is my best so far.

Thanks for reading and happy hunting. Can’t wait for the fall.

 

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[dirtdigginfool]

Very nice! That sword plate is awesome, don't see too many of those posted, congrats on a great save. Ddf.

 

[bologna321]

18" you don't give up do you

Very nice

 

[RiverRat3]

18" you don't give up do you

Very nice

I was getting close! I was shocked it picked it up at that depth.

 

[Hawks88]

Congrats on all the nice CW finds. Beautiful sword plate.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Congratualtions on the nice relics!

 

[Davers]

Beautiful Sword Plate .

The Lead would have made me happy.

NICE!!

 

[RiverRat3]

Beautiful Sword Plate .

The Lead would have made me happy.

NICE!![/QUOTE

I’m always happy to find lead.

 

[bearbqd]

Awesome find!! Digging plates is my favorite...as you can see by my avatar. Hope I can find many more in the future. Great save!!

 

[Rookster]

Awesome hunt.Congrats of finding some great history.

 

[Sooper Dave]

Great finds and that Sword Plate is a beauty! Way up on my to finds list, Congrats!

 

[JBnNC]

Great sword belt plate!! Congrats!!-JB

 

[dirtlooter]

sweet, congrats on the trophy find

 

[A2coins]

awesome plate great display piece

 

[devldog]

RR3, Congrat's on the great find and save of the sword belt plate and the other relics as well. The CTX 3030 has been good to you. Well Done and continued success to you. That plate will show well in your display.

 

[RiverRat3]

RR3, Congrat's on the great find and save of the sword belt plate and the other relics as well. The CTX 3030 has been good to you. Well Done and continued success to you. That plate will show well in your display.

It took awhile to get the CTX down but feel I have a good understanding of it. I was fortunate enough to get it when it first came out. But I believe sticking with your chosen machine and knowing it proves to be the greatest benefit. Happy hunting

 

[Davers]

It took awhile to get the CTX down but feel I have a good understanding of it. I was fortunate enough to get it when it first came out. But I believe sticking with your chosen machine and knowing it proves to be the greatest benefit. Happy hunting

So So true. IMO as well.

 

[Relicific]

Awesome relics
Congrats

 

[BLK HOLE]

That is one beautiful plate!!! Congrats

 

[River Rat]

Awesome finds! Hey, I like your user name...