Short hunt gets me a nice Civil War C button and a Barber dime

[Oldrvrrat57]

Only walked about an hour or so today due to the wind blowing 35 mph+ but I was able to get a CW calvary button and 1908D Barber dime and a small gold plated bead . This was the second Calvary button from this site.

 

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[Gare]

Nice find

 

[ToddsPoint]

You have the best place in IL to detect. You consistently find the oldest artifacts from any IL members.👍🏻 The junction of two major rivers is the key to your success. I have to say I’m a bit envious!

 

[E-Trac-Ohio]

Well done !

 

[hunting deer]

I didn't know that button even existed. Congrats!

 

[pepperj]

Well done on the button & dime recoveries, given only a hour or so of hunting.
Don't see too many beads posted up, cool catch.

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

You have the best place in IL to detect. You consistently find the oldest artifacts from any IL members.👍🏻 The junction of two major rivers is the key to your success. I have to say I’m a bit envious!

Thank you so much , I do realize this area is rich in history and known to be one of the richest archeological areas in Illinois.

 

[CreekSide]

Good returns

 

[Digger RJ]

Only walked about an hour or so today due to the wind blowing 35 mph+ but I was able to get a CW calvary button and 1908D Barber dime and a small gold plated bead . This was the second Calvary button from this site.View attachment 2197784View attachment 2197785
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Very Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[The Rebel]

Nice job on getting out in those conditions!

Any idea why the cav button was there?

 

[Fredneck]

Nice Cav button, and i see a lot of gold gilt behind the patina, a short bath in some lemon juice make her look real nice

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

Nice job on getting out in those conditions!

Any idea why the cav button was there?

Probably from the men who lived on the home site, alot of men from this county in Illinois were veterans of the Civil War

 

[ToddsPoint]

Probably from the men who lived on the home site, alot of men from this county in Illinois were veterans of the Civil War

Here’s a breakdown of the number of soldiers from each state. IL is number 4. There were a lot of veterans from my county as well. The 41st IL Vol Inf were our local boys.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

Only walked about an hour or so today due to the wind blowing 35 mph+ but I was able to get a CW calvary button and 1908D Barber dime and a small gold plated bead . This was the second Calvary button from this site.View attachment 2197784View attachment 2197785
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button and a barbie is a fun hunt in my book! wtg

 

[oldmxrat]

Very nice recoveries, congrats!

 

[cudamark]

I presume you mean cavalry.....

 

[Oldrvrrat57]

I presume you mean cavalry.....

Thanks for point that out! Just goes to show you need to proof read before posting