My first time relic hunting 5/7/23

[NHmetaldetectrelichunter]

After practicing for about an hour a day at my local ball park for 2 days I accumulated $2.65. As I am brand new to this hobby I had the day off from work today, I put my newly acquired skill to work. At an undisclosed location in rural NH. I spent the first 3 hours only in the woods only finding an old 22 lead bullet. On the walk back all with 20 mins apart from each as it as just about dark I found these what I believe to be a 19th century button and coin. Is there any experts here who can help me further ID?

 

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[KSDirtfisher77]

Congrats on your relics. & the large cent too. It appears to me a 1853 braided hair large cent possibly. Might be a great spot to go re-visit when you get time.

 

[Gare]

KSDirtfisher is correct i believe on the Large Cent., I like finding them Let me also welcome you to a very fine forum . I hop[e you enjoy it here

 

[Blackfoot58]

Welcome to the site. Very nice finds.👍🏼

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

OK, just so I'm clear on this story ...

You just got your machine - you only spent a few hours digging clad coins -
then you went out to an old site and dug a Large Cent - WOW !!!
A lot of people in this hobby spend years trying to find their first Large Cent - many other's never find one at all.

Welcome to the forum & congrats on the great finds !

 

[GaRebel1861]

You're off to a very good start! Keep at it.

 

[NHmetaldetectrelichunter]

OK, just so I'm clear on this story ...

You just got your machine - you only spent a few hours digging clad coins -
then you went out to an old site and dug a Large Cent - WOW !!!
A lot of people in this hobby spend years trying to find their first Large Cent - many other's never find one at all.

Welcome to the forum & congrats on the great finds !

That is correct. I spent a few days with my newly purchased Atpro in the local park to learn how to id coins as practice. I grew up in rural parts of NH and have several spots in mind to go. Also I might add, I did this with no pine pointer. Still need to get. Pin pointer .

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

New England is one of the best (or the best) places in the country for Metal Detecting - lot's of old history !
I had family in Maine - made some great finds while I was there hunting around 1700's Cellar Holes.
The Garrett AT Pro is an excellent machine - used by countless thousands of people worldwide.

Good Luck & Good Hunting !

 

[NHmetaldetectrelichunter]

Thank you so much for the support guys. I honestly didn’t know how alive this forum would be.

 

[Boghog1]

Congrats and welcome from another granite stater. great find on that large cent. I'm still looking for mine but I do have my Flying eagle.

 

[Kona Koma]

After practicing for about an hour a day at my local ball park for 2 days I accumulated $2.65. As I am brand new to this hobby I had the day off from work today, I put my newly acquired skill to work. At an undisclosed location in rural NH. I spent the first 3 hours only in the woods only finding an old 22 lead bullet. On the walk back all with 20 mins apart from each as it as just about dark I found these what I believe to be a 19th century button and coin. Is there any experts here who can help me further ID?

Sweet! Good job.

 

[iAmMike]

Wow, first time out and you score a large cent. Nice work! NH is great for this hobby, good luck on your future adventures and be sure to let us know what you dig up!

 

[BLK HOLE]

Congrats on an outstanding first outing with your AT Pro. It is a great machine and I am sure more great finds are in the future for you!

 

[Digger RJ]

After practicing for about an hour a day at my local ball park for 2 days I accumulated $2.65. As I am brand new to this hobby I had the day off from work today, I put my newly acquired skill to work. At an undisclosed location in rural NH. I spent the first 3 hours only in the woods only finding an old 22 lead bullet. On the walk back all with 20 mins apart from each as it as just about dark I found these what I believe to be a 19th century button and coin. Is there any experts here who can help me further ID?

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Whynotnow?]

dang im jealous! nice work!

 

[oldmxrat]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on some awesome finds!
The larger item looks like a button that's been holed. Very cool.

 

[NHmetaldetectrelichunter]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on some awesome finds!
The larger item looks like a button that's been holed. Very cool.

Thanks man

 

[scruggs]

Welcome aboard! Your doing great! Excellent finds you made!