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• SLAVE TAG - in case ya missed it!! Hahahaha!
  • My posting of it was out of pure excitment lol I thought yall was full of poopoo at first..then I saw it lol
    • Great find of a lifetime!!!
  • I didn't miss it, but I can look at that one over and over .. What a splended find to bring in the New Year!

• Colonial Site Finds Another Great Day, Spanish Coin Day
  • Great finds Jim!!
  • Awesomeness wtg!!
  • Wow! Beautiful assortment of goodies! Well done!
  • Having some good digs there!!

• First Button of the Year
  • Awesome finds Jay, what a day!!!
  • That was one heck of a hunt! The day rewarded you very well, Congratulations on that haul!
  • Nice batch of buttons!
  • nice, they look just like the ones I find here at the 1830's forts. That is a good day. Looks like they were all together in a fire pit

• Few Mardi Gras finds!
  • Beautiful rare finds!!!
  • so amazing!!
  • Looks like 2017 is gonna be a good year. Sure starting out with a bang. Y'all did real good.
  • sweet
  • Re: Few Mardi Gras finds!
    • Re: Few Mardi Gras finds!
  • Yeah Man!!! Those are fantastic! I knew I wasn't dreaming!

• Was I dreaming, or did I see a beautiful slave tag posted here?
  • i bet it shows up in a day or two
    • Re: Yeah......wanted a better pic of it lol
  • I saw it. An 1850 Servant tag. Maybe he will post it again.

• 1830's Fort Finds From South Georgia
  • Beauty!! Congrats Jim
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  • Soil was kind to that one--Nice button Jim!
    • Yes, all the buttons come out great from this site. That is why we continue to punish ourselves by digging pits, because when you do find buttons they are in awesome shape. Coins also

• Andrew Jackson button dug yesterday--my 3rd!
  • Very nice! I have three as well, but all mine all different. Those are nice bud!!
  • Congratulations Keith. I would be happy with one.
  • Re: Andrew Jackson button dug yesterday--my 3rd!
  • sweet button
  • Nice collection!

• ID help
  • That is the first thing I thought. SS Nazi. I found a silver ring in a Nazi POW camp that has that on it. Mine was definatley SS but if yours was in a Union camp maybe it means bringer of death to
  • Watch fob maybe?
  • you could be

• Early Button ID assistance please....
  • Re: I have a similar button dug out of a rev war site. It is believed to be an early sportsman button. Congrats
  • knew if i put the time in
  • ive seen one similar
    • friend from UK
  • Looks like something you see in a cave drawn on the walls by cavemen. Never seen one like that. Pretty cool

• 1830's Fort Finds
  • Great GF stuff as usual. BTW - see below for some new info on your Wexford button, Jim.
    • Thanks, I responded to you below on what I did
  • Nice!
  • Re: 1830's Fort Finds
  • sweeeet finds

• wow????

• Found a one and a half cent coin today,
  • Cool! Wonder why it was cut ?I found a clipped King GeorgeIII half penny last month.
  • Congrats! Nice finds. Looks like you found a great hot spot!
  • Re: Found a one and a half cent coin today,
  • What a nice variety of "oldies" .. Very nice indeed!

• Cleaning shell frags?
  • Not sure what you mean by "composite" because it has a particular meaning in manufacturing and something else in metallurgy. But ....
    • My head is full, can I go now?
      • Yes you can but I wasn't recommending WD40. I simply was showing ......
        • I like mine well done.
          • Re: I like mine well done.
            • Well done it is and considering the method no one could do better. But .....
              • Re: Well done it is and considering the method no one could do better. But .....

• Civil War Then & Now
  • GREAT site - thanks for posting
  • This is cool!
  • cool pics, lets you know where to hunt if you could
    • some trees are still there in the pics..
  • Enjoyed it
  • Very nice.

• Button Help, please.
  • Sounds like a militia button.

• British Colonial Finds From Today, I Think I Got A Good One, Need Help On Button ID
  • Hey Jim - here's another thought from an over the pond button expert I know....
    • I sent a picture to ask Mark Parker in E&W Treasure magazine. That guy can find out anything. So I will keep you posted when I get the return
      • Jim - here's a follow-on thought from the British button expert ->
  • Great saves...like them vintage buttons
  • friend from UK sent
  • Here is reply from Don
    • I still think they served in America
    • thanks for the information
  • Outstanding button Jim! You are an outstanding relic hunter!
  • AWESOME BUTTON !!!...
  • Nice one Jim. It's got to be rare. Personally, I have never seen one before. Hope it turns out to be something special. Congrats on your other finds as well.
  • Dang - that IS a real dandy! Here is some tidbits I spotted online that might be of interest too;
  • Beautiful button and nice finds!!
  • Awesomeness wtg!!
  • Sweet button! Congrats!
  • Irish, probably part of the 18th Regiment of Foot
    • How did you find that, I mean how do you know if it is Irish and 18th reg of foot
      • here is why I guess it...
      • Jim, this is a little guesswork on my part, but
        • this is a late 1700's early 1800's site by the finds and coins dating it
          • Jim - post up the back too, though I suspect it's a solid one pc? What type of shank?
            • shank is missing, its a solid one piece with no backmarks
  • WOW! congrats
  • All I can say is, "Whoa." That might be a one of a kind.

• Trip to the LC with SC Keith & Pistol Pete
  • Great finds guys. That's dedication and determination. I know it had to be a cold ride but the anticipation of what you might find had to keep you warm.
  • Re: Trip to the LC with SC Keith & Pistol Pete
    • That is definitely some great saves. Congrats to you, Pete and Keith
    • wtg...lookin good
    • Re: Trip to the LC with SC Keith & Pistol Pete
      • Nice finds..That's a sweet mold! Looks like the Buck Stops Here, so to speak
  • pic

• I was told to post this over here...
  • I hope that's the real deal!
  • I think your on your way to becoming a relic hunter. WTG!
  • Nice find Donna .wtg!!
  • Id be slowly hitting area where found ...looking for more

• Location, location, location ... plus our era.

• Nice, Jim!

• First hunt for 2017 nails a Texas screamer!
  • wow. Sweet one
  • Simply gorgeous John, congrats!!!
  • Re: First hunt for 2017 nails a Texas screamer!
  • Awesomeness wtg!!
  • Re: First hunt for 2017 nails a Texas screamer!
  • Wonderful find!
  • Awesome!
  • Beautiful! WTG!

• Lead disk
  • This was posted on another forum.
    • I might be wrong but couldn't it have had several uses.
  • I just found one similar on my last hunt, I think it may be a weight from the hem of a ladies skirt or mans jacket, or from drapes/curtains that were weighted at the ends.
  • poker chip
    • Re: poker chip
  • Terry, I would also guess checker piece!
  • It resembles checker pieces I've seen.
  • Re: Lead disk

• Wow! That is killer!!!

• Hunting a 1732 house with history involving Jefferson, Franklin and Meriwether Lewis, a PHENOMINAL 3 days!
  • Pretty kool saves
  • Awesome saves WTG!
  • The colorful Dragon piece probably came off of a jewellry box or piece of oriental furniture.
  • Nice finds
  • Wow! Cool hunt& Find's!!
  • Re: Hunting a 1732 house with history involving Jefferson, Franklin and Meriwether Lewis, a PHENOMINAL 3 days!
    • That dragon piece is part of a chinese cloisonne bowl or plate.
  • Very Interesting Read, Thanks for posting!
    • Also about one of your finds....
      • Here are a couple better cleaned and close up photos. Can't see any marks or design on it.
      • Jim,k Thanks for the info! I hadn't done much research on that one...
  • Re: Hunting a 1732 house with history involving Jefferson, Franklin and Meriwether Lewis, a PHENOMINAL 3 days!
  • Ahh yes,, the old Craven Place! Didn't realize there were that many wonderful goodies left there.
    • Re: Ahh yes,, the old Craven Place! Didn't realize there were that many wonderful goodies left there.
      • The name Craven Place goes back a long way.. back to the 1800's I think.
        • Re: The name Craven Place goes back a long way.. back to the 1800's I think.
          • Aka: Franklin, Franklin Place, Sampson's Place
            • Does that coincide with youe location? Thanks.
              • ???????????
                • Sorry man! Hadn't checked my post in a few days.
                  • Email sent at 2:31 PM today

• Few CA Relics
  • Nice digs
  • wtg...lookin good
  • Good stuff Ron! Watched the videos day or two ago!
  • cool finds Ron
  • Re: Few CA Relics
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• Coin Daddy #1 please.
  • nice mix wtg!
  • Re: Coin Daddy #1 please.
  • nice finds

• Awesomeness wtg!!

• What was that ladies name on TV with Larry and the gang
  • Good lookin lady!!!
  • Kirsten Gum did a couple episodes with Larry-- Cash & Treasure
  • Re: What was that ladies name on TV with Larry and the gang
  • I think her name is Becky W#####
    • I dont know why it wont let me post her last name

• Best wishes for a great New Year to you!

• Great finds. Keep them coming. Congrats!

• nice finds

• nice

• sweet day

• New Years Day Finds, Back To My Colonial Site. A Good Start For The Year. Need Help With ID Of Items In Bottom Picture
  • Very Nice Finds Jim!
  • Looks to be Georgian period British site.
    • Re: Looks to be Georgian period British site.
    • Thanks, I thought the one might be a finial but figured it was to large, I also thought of the other to be a candle holder but its kinda of a small hole for a candle, unless the candles were thin back
  • wtg !! looks like tat site might be gone soon?....love the palm trees
    • it will be in about a year. So I am going to pound it every chance I get
  • Re: New Years Day Finds, Back To My Colonial Site. A Good Start For The Year. Need Help With ID Of Items In Bottom Picture
  • Great finds Jim. You sure are smokin' em. Congrats!

• Incredible!! Congrats

• WOW Great saves! I'm still looking for my first buckle!

• Button ID Needed!
  • Looks civilian to me. Nice button, though!
  • good condition
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  • Nice looking button Tim. Congrats!
  • Don't know how accurate this might be, but ...
    • Re: Don't know how accurate this might be, but ...
      • Really an unusual, pretty button.

• Damn!

• My kind of finds! Great post