Two Civil War Plates - Absolutely my best metal detecting day EVER

[OhioTrevor]

After a stressful week at work and more than a month with the ground covered in snow, I took the day off today for some swing therapy. My first permission was an absolute bust so I door knocked a stately house on the drive back home. The owner said there had been one others detectorist on the property before so my expectations were pretty low. After a few hours, I finally made my way to an undisturbed side of the house. Interestingly, my best luck is always on the side of homes where there has been less landscaping. That’s when I started making find after find: Union Enlisted-mans belt plate and breastplate found 3.5 feet apart. Coins: wheat cents 1944, 1941, 1920, 1947D, 1938. Mercury dime: 1939. Silver plated bronze 1 centavo coin from México: 1946. Old lead or bronze bell. The ring is gold plated brass (got my heart pumping at first). I also found what I think is a brass boot heal plate, civil war era cartridge casing and pewter utensil handle. Possibly a brass perforated sword scabbard tip?

The last time I found a civil war belt plate was in college near Appomattox Courthouse 30 years ago. Never expected to see another. I think I’m going to surprise the home owners by gifting them to them. It sure reminds me of why I love this hobby. Can’t wait to return.

 

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[bologna321]

That's pretty amazing

 

[CRUSADER]

Big CONGRATS.

Maybe keep one & gift one, seems fair....

 

[Silvermonkey]

Holy moley.... Two plates in one hunt....sensational!!!!!!!

 

[Blak bart]

Wow thats the kind of hunt that we all dream of...congrats on your incredible day !!

 

[jewelerguy]

outstanding!

 

[villagenut]

I would have a hard time seperating the two plates.....i would reckon that they were lost together. Very nice finds. Looks like your bell may be a conestago.

 

[BrianNY]

What a day....that's awesome!!

 

[A2coins]

Glad to see you had such a well deserved hunt.Those are the memories that last forever awesome job it will be hard to beat a day like that........Tommy

 

[RVRoamer74]

Awesome! Congrats on a spectacular hunt.

 

[pepperj]

Congrats on the great recovery's from the site permission.
Gifting offer to the owner could be a Oh thank you-but you can keep them reply.
Has happened more than once in the past.

 

[fishstick]

Whatever you choose to do you'll never forget that FEELIN!!!!!!! Super CONGRATZ.....

 

[Trezurehunter]

Now that's a great day. Congrats on some excellent finds.

 

[Coinstar magnet]

I imagine you were doing quite the happy dance...I'm sure I would have been...they will be thrilled to have one of those plates gifted to them....Congratulations!

 

[Calabash Digger]

That's a great day!

 

[lenmac65]

Nice haul, with some very interesting finds. Congrats!

 

[Molewacker]

Oh, nice nice!

We can dream of a day like yours.

The skull ring is so interesting!

 

[cmthunder]

Incredible!

 

[OhioTrevor]

Villagenut, I'll keep them together. I just can't stand the idea of separating them from one another or the home where they were found. I am hoping it will be a very special surprise for the home owners.

 

[OhioTrevor]

Molewacker, I did not even realize it was skull ring until you said something. I'll have to research that. Thanks for pointing it out.