Slave Quarters from 'ole Plantation, Coins, Slave tag and Silver pig

[Schuder3]

Its been a rough few days. Trying to work but, that same old plantation keeps calling me back. Megaloden really did a fine job on the last hammered coin I posted Dizain Franciscus 1540 but I decided to go to an area today Identified on an 1863 map of the area that showed Quarters, which I took to mean Slave Quarters. Jack pot! Old brick and pottery everywhere! Also, tons of iron and to make it worst, thick clay. A real test for the Equinox 800 which I had recently set up for 5 tones that I learned from reading post. The machine did wonderfully with the sensitivity set at 20. ( normally I run it hot ) The pictures show only few of the relics that I have cleaned up to post. Not enough time for more, I need to get back to work to pay for all of this play time. I do need help for id on coins, and hope that the close up photos will help. Only cleaned with tooth pick at this point. I know everyone says that there are no slave tags in Virginia but if the heavy No. 18 heavy tag is not one, what is it, and the lead carved piece looks to be MAYBE slave carved and I have know idea on the silver piece at the top right of group photo. Several other plain flat buttons were dug with shoe box full of interesting brass and also dug like 10 axe heads. Sorry for the long post but wanted to describe fully the pics. Also bullets are both pulled.

 

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[Megalodon]

So Guys, Girls, Whatever you feel like ( I am in Virginia now, so I have to be careful), is the 1787 Coin considered a hammered coin? Magalondon, if you email me I would love to put those coins in your hand, if that would help. The smaller one is 25.3mm and it is not silver. not sure best cleaning method, have only used toothpick at this point. Garebel1861, I don't think so , cause my ex has not gone away. also that is a large button with stars around the rim, nothing on the back. Thanks for looking !

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I've been looking at so many pictures that I haven't composed a PM to you yet - these finds are the reason why I'm up at the 3 am researching. Sometimes finds call out to you. As for cleaning, there is no hurry. Each find will require its own individualized approach since the elemental composition and fragility of each differs. That green patina on the coin we have so far called a Conn copper is very attractive. Personally, I would leave that one as-is, even with a little soil about the devices for contrast. And the patina will protect the coin from corrosion caused by handling, atmospheric exposure, etc.

I found it very interesting that the soil conditions around the location of "quarters" were so poor. I think that was an important observation. There is some evidence that slave quarters were often sited on soil that was too poor for a variety of reasons, to plant or harvest. Likely, your site grew tobacco - possibly for as much as nearly 400 years. The clay would have been hard to plant and also not ideal for growing something that does better in sandy loam soils.

 

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[Megalodon]

Slave tag , and coins are great , but you really got my attention with Silver Pig ! How many times ( if ever ) have we seen a Silver Pig posted here ?

Yes - Before we dismiss this silver pig as just a monopoly type game piece or toy, the agricultural history of the region includes raising pigs. A silver depiction of the livestock most important to the region and to individual fortunes is an interesting possibility. It looks like a little bump on the top - could it be the remnant of a loop to hang the silver pig from a little girl's necklace or charm bracelet?

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on some great finds. It sounds like a very nice place to hunt.

 

[Rookster]

Great hunt. Congratulations.

 

[devldog]

I agree with the other here in saying, Congrat's to you on some nice Relics, and "Pound the Heck outta this Site". Continued Success to you.

 

[SCdigger]

Not a slave tag, but nice finds nonetheless.

 

[OreElse]

What Kona Koma said.....get back there soon! Great finds!

 

[Hawks88]

I’d be hanging around that area for awhile. Some great saves so far. Congratulations.

 

[Schuder3]

Thanks for all your comments! I was on the plantation in the field hunting this morning by
0630. Beautiful morning with a cloud of fog because the temp is so warm. That meant I had to leave my house at 0500. Searched another section for home sites looking for the nails. Found two. The first relic that poped out of the ground was a small silver coin. I did not even look, just put it in my pill bottle. The second area of interest started producing some round ball and buttons. Did not look just put them away. Went on the next area, nothing that great, so I went back to the second area Bammm! Dug my ass off for 4 hours. I have not even cleaned any of the relics but tune in tomorrow and I will try to so you some very interesting finds. "can you say coins, buttons and cannon ball!!! To worn out for anymore tonight. Thanks, see you tomorrow.

 

[Megalodon]

High suspense! Looking forward to seeing more!

 

[lairmo]

I can't wait!!

 

[Lunch Bag]

In your first group picture there is a button with four holes in the center.

Does anyone have any information on this type of button as I’ve found a few.

Thanking you in advance.