Dug some nice 1600s buckles today

[Bill D. (VA)]

My 1600s mill site has still not been planted so I was able to squeeze in another 3 hour hunt today. As usual, the quantity of finds was minimal, but I did get a couple of nice early buckles. The large spectacle buckle (40x28 mm) with rounded ends and trefoil sides was an obvious but surprising find. I also managed to pull out a couple trapezoidal buckles including one that was complete. Top that off with 2 more buckle pieces, 3 buttons, and a couple of matching leather adornment items with hooks, and it wasn't a bad day at all. I was hoping to find that 25th colonial silver for the season, but it looks like I might not get to that milestone as almost all the fields down this way are now off limits due to planting. But I might get one more shot at this site if I act quickly.

 

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[Bill D. (VA)]

Bill-

The short answer is only one, as seen for my avatar, a Noe-14 Oak Tree Shilling. I found it back in 2006. I had it slabbed (which I kind of regret) by NGC with a Very Fine details rating. It has only the slightest wear, no gouges or scratches, and a nice strike. I've considered taking it out of the slab, but for now I'll just concentrate on getting a 2nd Mass silver coin. I had a recent stroke of luck and came very close to another Mass silver coin last week. I don't post as often as I should. I'm mostly a lurker, but I will starting posting up some recent finds soon and provide a longer answer. The age and quality of my finds have been improving somewhat since last year. I hunt almost exclusively for colonial-period finds.

I hear ya STC - I'm strictly a colonial-only hunter as well. Nothing like finding artifacts lost by our founding fathers as opposed to digging a common minnie ball or eagle button.

 

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[johnnyblaze]

Bill that buckle is sure a beauty

We just dont find them around here often if ever

Blaze

 

[larrymaxie]

great find

 

[John Boy]

Boy howdy Bill that's a great looking buckle. I really like that