What 3 things (reasonable) would you put at the top of your “To Find” list?

Empty or full bottle?
Well now you mention it I think full! They're a beautiful old bottle. Rare to find here now.
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Intact clay pipe bowl (I’ve heard there common on the Thames foreshore, now I just need to get back to visit London)

Indian or trade bead

Civil War or Rev War relic

There’s so much more, I’d say non-traditional (ie buttons, old padlock, pocket knife, etc) as compared to the expected specific type coins, gold, etc, that I want to find the list is much longer than three items. I guess I’m just weird in that sense that I like all of the treasures I find.

Shoot, several weeks ago I found five whole ceramic mason jar lid seals and I was so excited!! Honestly, and I think everyone here can agree that while it’s awesome when you find one on your list it’s the thrill of the hunt that makes worth it.
 

Spanish silver. I have found a gold coin; gold nuggets; silver coins galore; but in 45+ years of detecting I have never found a Spanish Real. That is really all I have left on my bucket list of finds - my "White Whale."
 

Reasonable:
  • Half dime (seated or capped)
  • Flying Eagle
  • Franklin half
  • 1/2, 2 or 4 reale (have found 1 and 8)

Unreasonable:
  • GW button
  • Fugio
  • Tree coin (pine tree shilling etc.)
  • Cob/hammered silver
 

My first eagle coat button.

My first civil war plate

My first Gettysburg campaign relic.


Since I’ll be detecting a hospital site in May or June, and going to a super cool permission in VA this weekend, all three are a possibility.
 

Reasonable:
  • Half dime (seated or capped)
  • Flying Eagle
  • Franklin half
  • 1/2, 2 or 4 reale (have found 1 and 8)

Unreasonable:
  • GW button
  • Fugio
  • Tree coin (pine tree shilling etc.)
  • Cob/hammered silver
Mr. Digger, I'd slide that Fugio up into the reasonable category. I found one in 2015, unexpectedly, and I don't detect nearly as much as most people unfortunately. Found in Windham, CT.
 

Reasonable:
  • Half dime (seated or capped)
  • Flying Eagle
  • Franklin half
  • 1/2, 2 or 4 reale (have found 1 and 8)

Unreasonable:
  • GW button
  • Fugio
  • Tree coin (pine tree shilling etc.)
  • Cob/hammered silver
I've got everything on the first list (both seated and bust) and NOTHING on the second list !!! 🤣 :dontknow:
Edit, I have a half, a 2 and and 8 real, and a few Cob reals, which is on the bottom list..
 

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