Then and Now

[CMDiamonddawg]

2-11-11 Took a trip North to where there was an old house ruins . This was another place that took some time to locate. Low and behold there were still some oldies left . I found a saddle or harness mount , an old US Army lock , on the trail to the ruins .The shield still has gold gilt , a first with some shine left . Half mile hike through the woods . Not much of the place remains , part of a stone foundation and some bricks . Dug the usual junk and two cents . A 1846 M & S stamped & 1850 with bullet hole . 8) It has been awhile for coins here ...second and third since Jan .first . Hope your ok in the snow areas Spring is on it's way . HH , CMD

 

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[Coin Stalker]

Wow nice finds I would say that hike was worth every penny....

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Wow! Those are some really interesting finds CWD!
I love the 1850 penny with the "bullet" hole in it!

Dave

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Wow! Those are some really interesting finds CWD!
I love the 1850 penny with the "bullet" hole in it!

Dave

Thanks Dave what was the guy thinking it took good shot

 

[KOOTNEY KID]

NICE

 

[VOL1266-X]

I really like the shield Dawg and the coin is cool also. HH, Quindy.

 

[freddy williams]

Nice finds

 

[BobinSouthVA]

Great finds, nice to see the research pay off for you

 

[Goes4ever]

mighty nice finds, love the LCs

 

[crazyjarhead]

Too bad about the coin defacing As far as the letters go Glad you got out and found some coppers even if they are shot up

 

[mainer]

Cool finds Dawg. Love that lock, aswell as the largie's.

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Still waiting for the thaw up here in the Philly area! Nice going on the dig. I found a similar shield a while back along with some British buttons. No gilt on this one, and it appears to be pot metal.

Nice digs!

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

NICE

Thanks Kootney Kid

I really like the shield Dawg and the coin is cool also. HH, Quindy.

Thanks Quindy , The shield harness mounts are great to see pop out when they have gold on them !

Nice finds

Thanks Fre ddy Williams 8)

Great finds, nice to see the research pay off for you

Thanks Bob These large coppers seem to be getting more difficult to find as each year passes

mighty nice finds, love the LCs

Thanks Gone4ever , Have a great 2011

Too bad about the coin defacing As far as the letters go Glad you got out and found some coppers even if they are shot up

Not sure whats gone on with all the damaged cents lately Thanks for the comment and Have the Best hunts this year ,crazy devildog jh

Cool finds Dawg. Love that lock, as well as the largie's.

Thanks mainer ..I was hoping the lock is 1860's not sure at this time , any id help would be appreciated

Still waiting for the thaw up here in the Philly area! Nice going on the dig. I found a similar shield a while back along with some British buttons. No gilt on this one, and it appears to be pot metal.



Nice digs!

Travel east ..the ground is thawed out ,especially in the sticks , open fields are not bad but there are some places that are hard for the first couple of inches ..signals are sharp with the moisture content as well. Thanks, Neil CMD

 

[Bunker]

Great finds!!! that M&S coin is really cool. Nice mix of finds. Hope it is close enough to hit it again soon.
Bunker

 

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

nice hunt! that counterstamped LC is prolly worth alot more now with that on it. depending on what buisness stamped it.
i got one that's worth $250

 

[traverdog]

It's a shame the coin was ruined.

 

[steelheadwill]

Nice Coppers & Shield

 

[umrgolf]

Those two LC's are fantastic with the bullet hole and counterstamp.. and that stamp is one of the neater ones I've seen The saddle shield with the gold looks great, never scored one of those but Josh snagged one at my site Keep up the good "work"

 

[spitfire55]

 

[CMDiamonddawg]

Great finds!!! that M&S coin is really cool. Nice mix of finds. Hope it is close enough to hit it again soon.
Bunker

Thanks Bunker , maybe the M & S cent was used as a trade token during the civil war , close enough and hopefully it stays a secret spot until I get back .

nice hunt! that counterstamped LC is probably worth alot more now with that on it. depending on what business stamped it.
i got one that's worth $250 .

2 fitty 8) 8) 8) details are sharp and minimum corrosion . third counter stamped , This one is a favorite because of the initials , my younger brother is Steve and I am Mike . We were out on the Cape May beaches yesterday looking for gold coins that are being dredged up ....1700's Portugese coins have been found but none for M&S

It's a shame the coin was ruined.

Thanks traverdog ...ruined but made interesting I like it's character 8) some hate holed coins , but hey " whadda am I gonna do "

Nice Coppers & Shield

Thanks Steel

Those two LC's are fantastic with the bullet hole and counterstamp.. and that stamp is one of the neater ones I've seen The saddle shield with the gold looks great, never scored one of those but Josh snagged one at my site Keep up the good "work"

Thanks Jeff , how are things over there Hope you are having fun and we, ll keep the light on for you dawg

Thanks dude