Need help identifying

[OrangeHunter]

Hello everyone,

My first time posting here, I’m new to treasure hunting I bought a metal detector about two months ago and on my last outing I found something interesting and I’m having a hard time identifying it. I found it in Orange County Ca in an area that once housed old ranches from late 1800’s. It seems to be pretty old and looks to be hand made from silver, its about the size of a half dollar. I’m posting pics of both sides.

Has anyone seen something like this before?

 

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[creskol]

Welcome .. Can you make out any of the lettering on either side?

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Hello everyone,

My first time posting here, I’m new to treasure hunting I bought a metal detector about two months ago and on my last outing I found something interesting and I’m having a hard time identifying it. I found it in Orange County Ca in an area that once housed old ranches from late 1800’s. It seems to be pretty old and looks to be hand made from silver, its about the size of a half dollar. I’m posting pics of both sides.

Has anyone seen something like this before?
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welcome aboard and thanks for posting. not sure about silver or the ID but good luck. Very cool find

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

Maybe you can do a rubbing of it to bring out the details.

 

[OrangeHunter]

Welcome .. Can you make out any of the lettering on either side?

The lettering is very difficult to read and I’m worried about cleaning it too much. When I get home from work I will try to take some better pictures and post them.

 

[OrangeHunter]

Maybe you can do a rubbing of it to bring out the details.

Any tips on how to clean it?

 

[Digger RJ]

Hello everyone,

My first time posting here, I’m new to treasure hunting I bought a metal detector about two months ago and on my last outing I found something interesting and I’m having a hard time identifying it. I found it in Orange County Ca in an area that once housed old ranches from late 1800’s. It seems to be pretty old and looks to be hand made from silver, its about the size of a half dollar. I’m posting pics of both sides.

Has anyone seen something like this before?
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Cool !!! Congrats!!! You may try tooth picking it a bit. It may be aluminum. Does it have any weight to it?

 

[OrangeHunter]

Cool !!! Congrats!!! You may try tooth picking it a bit. It may be aluminum. Does it have any weight to it?

Thank you.
I will check the weight and measure it when I get home but yes its feels heavy not light like aluminum.

 

[vpnavy]

Hello everyone,

My first time posting here...I’m having a hard time identifying it....Has anyone seen something like this before?...

1st - Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Forum: California for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

2nd - I moved ya from TODAY'S FINDS! over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

 

[Digger RJ]

Hello everyone,

My first time posting here, I’m new to treasure hunting I bought a metal detector about two months ago and on my last outing I found something interesting and I’m having a hard time identifying it. I found it in Orange County Ca in an area that once housed old ranches from late 1800’s. It seems to be pretty old and looks to be hand made from silver, its about the size of a half dollar. I’m posting pics of both sides.

Has anyone seen something like this before?
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Welcome to Tnet!!!

 

[Digger RJ]

Thank you.
I will check the weight and measure it when I get home but yes its feels heavy not light like aluminum.

Cool!!! Good luck with the ID. Too bad the letters weren’t a little more visible.

 

[OrangeHunter]

1st - Welcome Aboard! Take a look at Forum: California for information (i.e., clubs, etc.) directly related to your state.

2nd - I moved ya from TODAY'S FINDS! over to WHAT IS IT? for more exposure.

Thank you!

 

[Gare]

Welcome Orangehunter. I hope you can get it cleaned up better

 

[Back-of-the-boat]

If you take a piece of paper and use a pencil turned on its side rubbing back and forth you should be able to make out the lettering. That is what I meant when I said do a rubbing. The raised letters should come through on the rubbing and also possibly any picture or design that is raised.

 

[creskol]

You can also try dry cleaning it with Talc powder.

 

[crashbandicoot]

Welcome to Tnet! Back-of-the-boat and creskol both gave you excellent advice.

 

[fyrffytr1]

I use a battery powered toothbrush to clean some of my relics, but don't tell my wife!

 

[crashbandicoot]

I use a battery powered toothbrush to clean some of my relics, but don't tell my wife!

Do you use hers or yours! I,ll never tell!

 

[OrangeHunter]

Ok, guys so this is pretty funny. After using Back-of-the-Boat's idea I was able to read "Gyldenholt Unbelted". After a quick google search, It turns out they have some medieval role-playing event every year in the field I was hunting. So I don't know if this was a prize or part of someone's costume but in other words, it's junk lol.

Thank you guys for the tips I will lock them away in memory for next time.

 

[Jack873]

Ok, guys so this is pretty funny. After using Back-of-the-Boat's idea I was able to read "Gyldenholt Unbelted". After a quick google search, It turns out they have some medieval role-playing event every year in the field I was hunting. So I don't know if this was a prize or part of someone's costume but in other words, it's junk lol.

Thank you guys for the tips I will lock them away in memory for next time.

I believe you are correct. I kept seeing what looked like a crossed hammer and sword on the reverse, but after reading this reply, I believe it's a crossed hammer and pliers(blacksmithing).