I think I may have found something good

[Southie E.J.]

I found this medallion. Its crusty and beat but it appears to be very old and rare. It has a soldier of some sort standing on a dead body with a sword in one hand and a spear in the other. The words that I can read say SIC SEMPER TYRANNIS on it. Other parts of the corroded medallion I think had words on it but most of those words are missing. Theres nothing on the back but of the imprint of the front. I hope I found a goodie!

 

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[IronSpike]

Virginia State seal.

 

[Iron Patch]

I would say! That's a Civil War Virginia breast plate. I know it has to be fairly rare because I don't recall ever seeing one posted. At least none that have stuck in my mind.

http://hanoverbrass.com/more2.htm

 

[duggap]

Actually Kerksis calls them a cross belt plate. It definitely looks like what you have there. According to Kerksis they have a rarity factor of 9. That is 9 out of 10, so pretty rare. Nice find.

 

[Mackaydon]

The seal features a victorious "Virtue" trampling "Tyranny" underfoot. Virtue stands erect with her sword sheathed, her spear at rest and her foot on a prostrate and defeated Tyranny whose chain is broken, whose scourge lies useless and whose crown has been cast off. The motto "Sic semper tyrannis" translates as "Thus always to tyrants." The message was clear. Virginians saw themselves as standing for the same principles in 1861 which had motivated their forefathers in 1776.

Excellent image of same item found on right margin here:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=encrypted.google.com

 

[Iron Patch]

Just tell us everything else you dug was 1800s and we can break out the beer.

 

[CrazySlasher]

When you first described it over the phone I thought it was peace medal. I'd look into getting restored. Great find man. Very happy for you.

 

[Breezie]

As Iron Patch said, 'break out the beer!' It's a real keeper! Breezie

 

[Southie E.J.]

Thanks guys! Im realizing that I found sonething good! I almost was going to throw it away with my junk cause it looked like junk but after cleaning it I started to think that I just may have something good here! Im glad I kept it!

 

[Mackaydon]

Excellent image of same item found on right (scroll down) margin here:
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=encrypted.google.com

 

[Southie E.J.]

Just tell us everything else you dug was 1800s and we can break out the beer.

I did! I found a very old broach guilded in gold, a navy military button guilded in gold, old sun button + other colonial buttons, a huge crotal bell, lots of silver jewelry, a siver colonial ring,an 1879 morgan silver dollar, an 1852 seated dime, and a whole lot more. I think the only thing I foubd not as old was a 1903 silver morgan quarter! I had the greatest detecting wknd ever!

 

[Sky Pilot]

WOW!! Great finds, Southie!


Sky Pilot

 

[cw0909]

Southie E.J. wondering if yours has the pin hook backside
like in fig B,i cant find a pic of the back of the seal
to see what it looks like, could we see the back, of yours
and see which one you have,they look a lot alike from the
front,both are prob equally rare, nice finds

jpg links
A
http://webcache.googleusercontent.c...=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&source=encrypted.google.com

B
http://hanoverbrass.com/more2.htm
T - 121 Virginia Breast Plate

Circa 1850

(T-121 can be cast as a breast plate or buckle.)

TG- 121 Virginia Breast Plate

"original look with the pin type attachment"
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[Breezie]

Just tell us everything else you dug was 1800s and we can break out the beer.

I did! I found a very old broach guilded in gold, a navy military button guilded in gold, old sun button + other colonial buttons, a huge crotal bell, lots of silver jewelry, a siver colonial ring,an 1879 morgan silver dollar, an 1852 seated dime, and a whole lot more. I think the only thing I foubd not as old was a 1903 silver morgan quarter! I had the greatest detecting wknd ever!

How about posting some pics of your finds; I'd love to see them. Congrats on a GREAT hunt! Breezie

 

[kyphote]

I see you're from South Boston, did you find it in that area? If so, your spectacular find would be even more eye opening. Great dig!

 

[Southie E.J.]

I see you're from South Boston, did you find it in that area? If so, your spectacular find would be even more eye opening. Great dig!

Boston is probably #1 for history and the things that you could find if you can get past all the concrete, streets, and buildings. Then wherever there is dirt and good history youll get kicked out. The only place allowed is the hunted out beach. They wont even let us do parks here! I wish I could detect Castle island, Dorchester heights in Southie, and the parks. I could find some valuable things. All the islands have been taken over by the city and government. It just plain sucks for man to take away from man. I live in the best area for md if we werent controlled like puppets I could have a field day here!

 

[kuger]

Incredible find,first I have seen as well!I have never seen a morgan",quarter though either

 

[Southie E.J.]

Incredible find,first I have seen as well!I have never seen a morgan",quarter though either

I think its called a Morgan quarter! I never saw one before either, but when I found the 2cent, 3cent silver, and 3cent nickle I was in awe! I never knew we had these coins until I took up detecting. I was told those silver dollars are a hard thing to find too. I find things and learn later. This hobby is so fun!

 

[kuger]

Incredible find,first I have seen as well!I have never seen a morgan",quarter though either

I think its called a Morgan quarter! I never saw one before either, but when I found the 2cent, 3cent silver, and 3cent nickle I was in awe! I never knew we had these coins until I took up detecting. I was told those silver dollars are a hard thing to find too. I find things and learn later. This hobby is so fun!

What was the date on the Quarter?

 

[Iron Patch]

Incredible find,first I have seen as well!I have never seen a morgan",quarter though either

I think its called a Morgan quarter! I never saw one before either, but when I found the 2cent, 3cent silver, and 3cent nickle I was in awe! I never knew we had these coins until I took up detecting. I was told those silver dollars are a hard thing to find too. I find things and learn later. This hobby is so fun!

1903 >> Barber quarter.

But forget that. You do know if authentic even in that condition someone would probably pay you quite well for that plate. You definitely want to take care of it.