Small fraction of finds from over the years with GT and Spectrum

[Gilligan]

Just a few finds to share. If anyone knows what the small copper token is next to the 1900 dime is, please tell me. It was found at an encampment. The obverse is not too visible, but it has stars over an indian head. The reverse has stars over the number 1. Thanks for looking.

 

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[seger98]

It looks like there might be the number 2 under the one? Thought maybe a half cent but don't see any in my book like that, could it be a trade token? Nice finds on the silver..



Chris

 

[starwarsblazer]

Great finds!

 

[crazyjarhead]

Nice collection of dog tags

 

[Gilligan]

Thanks for all the nice comments. I have a gold ring that I found with my GT at Onslow Beach on Camp Lejeune too, but I can't seem to find it. Somehow I did not immediately put it in my GT finds container, and hopefully my kids did not get ahold of it!

 

[Gilligan]

The small "token" is actually a fragment of a watch fob that was designed to look like a gold dollar coin. They were originally gilt, and most that I have seen were mid 19th century.

Do you have a picture of one? Seems kind of small to be part of a watch fob. Thanks, seems more like a token.

 

[Gilligan]

Ok....

Nice token!

 

[Gilligan]

Actually it is part of a watch fob.

I think it is a token, brother

 

[Gilligan]

Soon I will find a picture of it in one of my reference materials. I know the same artifact is pictured several times amongst Civil War period assemblages, either in 'North South Trader's Civil War' magazine, or in 'Civil War Relics of the Western Campaigns' by Charles Harris.

In the meantime however, we will just revel in your smarmy attitude, for to the starving even crow is a feast!

I think it is a token, brother

 

[camb1]

Great Finds.

 

[Gilligan]

Soon I will find a picture of it in one of my reference materials. I know the same artifact is pictured several times amongst Civil War period assemblages, either in 'North South Trader's Civil War' magazine, or in 'Civil War Relics of the Western Campaigns' by Charles Harris.

In the meantime however, we will just revel in your smarmy attitude, for to the starving even crow is a feast!

Any luck on the pics?

 

[Tarheel boys]

Actually it is part of a watch fob.

I think it looks like a token brother

 

[Gilligan]

Actually it is part of a watch fob.

I think it looks like a token brother

Me too. I think Plebah may be hitting the bottle a bit much, if his avatars are any indication. Just kidding, BP

 

[DigginThePast]

I don't know what that thing is but nice finds. Hope to as well with my Spectrum.

 

[Gilligan]

I don't know what that thing is but nice finds. Hope to as well with my Spectrum.

I did really well over the years with the Spectrum. I bought it in 1991 or so and used it until 2008. Now I have bought a Minelab GT and use it. Good luck with your Spectrum, it is a great machine! Bryan

 

[Gilligan]

Actually it is part of a watch fob.

I think it looks like a token brother

Me too. I think Plebah may be hitting the bottle a bit much, if his avatars are any indication. Just kidding, BP

I obviously have more pressing issues to attend to, such as posting solid gold, but I have been looking at a back issue or two for your fob to make an appearance.

Your first source for the correct identification will be 'North South Trader's Civil War Vol. XXVI, No. 3' , and your fob is pictured on page 20.

The picture when scanned is admittedly hard to see, but in person, you can clearly see that the specimen pictured is identical in appearance and size, and also has the broken remains of the protrusions which served as the chain attachment points. They have erroneously said it is "fashioned from a U. S. one dollar gold coin", but it is obviously made of brass, just as yours is.

I expect to find another and better picture or two as I look, but you or anyone else can look at the actual magazine and see for yourself.

Have you made any headway on assigning the function as a token yet?

Salt or pepper, brother?

Thanks Plebah, I like sausage and eggs. I genuinely appreciate your help in the positive ID of my 'token'. Yet, I cannot see Pluto with my naked eye and, try as I might, your pic could be a 1972 Lincoln cent for all I can tell from your scan. I appreciate your taking time to prove this. I don't get the Trader mag so I do not have access to that. If you can get a better pic and post it, my 'token' will have morphed into part of a watchfob and I will inhale both salt and pepper.

 

[John987]

Wow! Some really nice old stuff/coins. You really like dog tags,too!
John from NY

 

[Gilligan]

Thanks, it is funny how the dog tags, from dogs long past, show up from time to time. They are very interesting too. Bryan

 

[birdman]

Awesome digs ,looking foward to future hunts in NC. 8)

 

[Gilligan]

Awesome digs ,looking foward to future hunts in NC. 8)

Yes sir, will not be long!