Hey Crusader, I can get Hammered, too! Great Weekend in the Field of Dreams

[oxbowbarefoot]

Note: Edited with corrected info, thanks Silver Searcher!

Spent the weekend detecting in the Field of Dreams with fellow TNet-ers Greylock, Casper, Worldtalker, and BrokenKnee.

Saturday's hunt was phenomenal with 4 silvers and a sweet Indian Celt. Checked another American Silver off my list with the 1853 Seated Half dime (too bad I nicked it), got a 1890 Seated Dime, a 1853 3-Cent Silver, and a Colonial Silver ring (no markings). Best find of the day for me was the Indian Celt. Its in really nice shape for being found in a plow zone. Found the baby turtle in the middle of the field, looked like the plow disturbed the nest. Unfortunately, it was too late to save him.

Today I managed a few more goodies. My very first signal of the day was a sweet 1753 (I think) King George Copper. After about another 3 feet I got a faint blip that sounded and read like can slaw. I've dug a lot a great targets at this location that sound like trash, so I decided to dig it. I flipped the dirt pile over, scanned it with my AT-Pro and got a solid 52 in the pile. My first handful held the signal. I saw the shimmer of silver as I looked though the dirt. A second look and I saw a cross staring at me. I though I had found my first Spanish Cob, but it was too thin for that. Upon a closer inspection, I could tell that the coin wasn't Spanish, I was looking at a Charles 1st Hammered Silver Penny! Got a few nice buttons, a couple Crotal Bells and some other cool stuff that I'll post later on.

I can't believe I just found an early 1600's English Hammered Silver coin in Western Massachusetts! This coin was found in the same field that I found my Oak Tree Shilling and 4 or 5 William III Coppers. The area was settled in the 1650's.

Can anyone give me anymore specific information on this coin? I will try to get some better pics once I get the dirt off.

 

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[CASPER-2]

usually plated rings will flake - especially old ones - look how some of the spoons your found there came out
its unusual to find unmarked bands - that are plated - unmarked are made long ago or by craftsman
who don't have the ability to plate
if 90% silver the other 10% is usually brass or copper so you might see other colors
from someone that has found well over 1000 rings - Ive found gold that was crusty and green and silver the same
but since you don't sell your stuff - it will look great in a display with your other relics

 

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[oxbowbarefoot]

usually plated rings will flake - especially old ones - look how some of the spoons your found there came out
its unusual to find unmarked bands - that are plated - unmarked are made long ago or by craftsman
who don't have the ability to plate
if 90% silver the other 10% is usually brass or copper so you might see other colors
from someone that has found well over 1000 rings - Ive found gold that was crusty and green and silver the same
but since you don't sell your stuff - it will look great in a display with your other relics

I'll have to take another look at it once I fish it out of the couch! Had it in my pocket and sat down, not its in dust bunny purgatory

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

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That pic came out nice. I can't wait to see the one's BrokenKnee took with his camera.

 

[Greylock]

That pic came out nice. I can't wait to see the one's BrokenKnee took with his camera.

Not bad for a quick shot with the iPhone. It actually takes pretty good photos if you take your time in good light.

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Sorry about the belated congrats, but better late than never - THAT'S SOME REAL OLD STUFF COMING OUT OF THAT FIELD! WAY TO DIG!!!

 

[Silver Searcher]

Jason - everybody has their own personal preference for cleaning silver coins, but I would never use any harsh chemicals or anything that would give it a fakey shine. I always use light electrolysis, and my setup uses a small battery charger (like for a cell phone), a stainless steel spoon and a weak baking soda solution. I let it run for a minute or so then check it. Many times the black tarnish will come off quickly when rubbing the coin between your thumb and forefinger. If its not ready to come off after the first attempt just repeat the process until you get the results you're looking for. But sometimes I just leave as is since a light black tarnish in spots will actually enhance the details. Based on what your coin looks like in its dug condition I would recommend going the electrolysis route. Just my 2 cents .....

I find that's a strange comment to make when clearly the picture of the half crown you posted, is clearly over cleaned, that's a fakey shine if I ever saw one

 

[Erik in NJ]

Sorry for my late reply as I have not been on here much lately. Awesome find and definitely banner worthy in my book! You got my vote--congrats!!

 

[jewelerguy]

super sweet finds!

 

[oxbowbarefoot]

Silver Tree Chaser,
That's the third hammered silver I've pulled from those fields, I know there's more out there. Thanks for the comments!

Erik,
Thanks for the comments and banner support!

JewelryGuy,
I appreciate the comments, thank you!