Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

[kevo]

Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

I decided to go out yesterday. I had planned a full day starting at 8:30 and detecting until it got dark outside. Well, I ended up stopping by the library for what I thought was a few minutes until I noticed a copy of an 1861 or 1881 atlas for 3 counties I hunt around. I decided to make 26 copies at .20 each. Actually, I had to make 52 copies because I didn't realize the copier was set to only 92 percent, and I figured that other 8 percent in size could really throw a guy off I went and grabbed some lunch and didn't end up reaching my destination until about 11. I decided to go about a mile from where I had been hunting to try a new field. Well, I wasted a full hour and a half to find nothing...I mean zilch. But, at least I know not to hunt that field again. I figured it was a long shot, but I thought I would give it a shot. To make a long story short I moved to a field closer to the house. I detected this field for a good 3 hours and let me tell you...it was HOT. I drank a total of 5 liters of gatorade and about a lot of water. I took about 45 minutes to eat and went back to it. I didn't find a lot for the entire days work, but within the last hour of detecting I found a silver 3 cents coin. 1853. Notably not in the best condition, but a first for me and it made me happy.

I need an ID on nearly everything I found lol...

 

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[kevo]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

a shield or something? lol...i find the weirdest things!

 

[tymcmurray]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

The object circled looks to be a Large Copper.
Is there ANY legible letters on it?

 

[ringfinder]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Really like the 3 Cent Silver piece. I found one earlier this year, but could only make out 185?, still a nice find.


Years ago, I copied 5 different county maps and every township in each of those counties. I have used and used and used those maps. All the maps are from the 1800's. What a great source of information. But they are only good to those who don't mind doing a little research before going out and hunting. For those that want everything handed to them, these old maps wouldn't be of any help. You know the ones, where did you find that, or how come you don't take me to your hot spots. I tell them research, research, research is the answer. You local libraries and musems hold the key to better finds!!

HH,Ringfinder

 

[Colonial Zoyboy]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Kevo, I have only found one three-cent silver in my life, and it is an 1852. There has got to be some more goodies waiting in that area.

Kyle

 

[curbdiggercarl57]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

That's a great trade off. Love 3-Centers!
CurbdiggerCarl

 

[nebstater]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Nice coin find. Never found one of those yet.

The big shield piece in your photos, appears to be an old spade digging tool. They had to bolt it onto a handle.

 

[Wallhangers]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

The button in the one picture looks just like the one I posted recently. It should say Warranted Rich Orange on the back and I can't see the front to know if it is identical to mine. If so, it is early 1800's I believe.

 

[jgas]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Nice finds all together. Love that research! jgas

 

[JerV3]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Nice finds,

Those 3 centers are tough to come by. They are so small.

HH Jer

 

[RUDY2003]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Love the 3 center!!! It's on my wish list......

Keep safe...

Keith

 

[ivan salis]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

the three center alone was worth a day of hunting---its very rare and hard find -- the sheild is indeed a old type shovel head -- the maps will be the key to bigger and better finds with a bit of research added to them

 

[Old_Okie]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Shield item is not a shovel. It is a cultivator point, probably from a horse drawn culitvator or planter.
Like the Angel topped handle. Looks like it could be from a fireplace poker, but could be lots of things.
3 Cent piece is awome!
Looks like a great place.

Old_Okie

 

[Nana40]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Love the 3 center!!! It's on my wish list......

Me too and mine too! GREAT find! 8) Congrats!

Nana

 

[Michiganne]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

a shield or something? lol...i find the weirdest things!

Hey, weird is good. Better than pull tabs.

I'm interested to hear what your "shield" is as I found a similar one a few weeks ago at my favorite farm. It wouldn't fit in my pouch so I left it sitting by the edge of the flower garden and forgot to pick it up later.

Love the 3-center! Very nice.....WTG! Nice bunch of relics.

Keep digging!

 

[toolman61]

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I agree with the reply about the angel item- or a candle snuffer. The long metal thing looks like a sheath with the blade broke off in it. Looks like you got a very good site for relics and old coins! Gotta love the 111cent peice!!!! Awsome!! HH Tom

 

[ivan salis]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

upon farther review -- by george I think old okie is right --- old horse drawn plow / cultivator type item --- due to its curved nature .

 

[pookie-princess of rust]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

i agree. some sort of shovel head.

Nice coin find. Never found one of those yet.

The big shield piece in your photos, appears to be an old spade digging tool. They had to bolt it onto a handle.

 

[Wheezy]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

Awesome finds!

 

[gruffy911]

Re: Silver 3 cents & more-need ID

The shield shaped thing is a part of a horse drawn plow known as a single-foot. It's used to make rows for planting. When I was a kid living on the farm, we had alot of different types of horse drawn equipment. Looks like you had a great day.