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DetectorDanG
09-13-2014, 09:52 PM
I got permission to hunt at a site I had researched, from old maps, and photos, there used to be at least 6 houses here, the family came over from London, and built the first in 1852. A few of the foundations are still visible, and it is in the middle of some very dense underbrush, and there is SO much Iron everywhere, but we(my brother and I) did manage a few nice finds!!

An ornate lid, feels like lead, about the size of a silver dollar

An old pinfire shotgun shell head, says E b London 12 on it

A small flat button, still has some gold giltting on the back

A button with a Gazelle or Antelope? on the face, and the backstamp reads, Wadhams & Co.....Superfine!

A small silver ring with hearts on it. marked STERLING inside!

A jewelry piece with purple stones.....earing? part of a necklace?

A toy soldier, missing its head, marked made in England on the base

A medal, 1848-1898 Celebration Wisconsin Semi-Centenial, Madison Wi June 7-9 I REALLY LIKE THIS ONE!

A few coins too!

1872 Seated Liberty Dime, very worn and black
1893 O Barber Quarter
1898 Barber Quarter
1899 V Nickel

Thanks for looking and happy hunting!!
DanG


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DetectorDanG
09-13-2014, 09:57 PM
the last photo is from a previous hunt.....not sure why it ended up on here.....please disreguard

aloldstuff
09-13-2014, 10:34 PM
Very nice hunting and huge congrats on all those keepers. Your research paid off.

del
09-13-2014, 10:45 PM
the site paid off well Dan , you and your brother scored some nice coins and relics . the jewelry ain't to shabby either :clapping:

The Rebel
09-14-2014, 06:34 PM
Awesome finds! Found the same headstamp a few weeks ago.

Skamaniac
09-14-2014, 07:06 PM
Man, some nice coins and relics. :thumbsup02: When I first saw the Wisconsin medal (awesome, by the way) I thought it was a U.S. Army military police badge. The eagle and general shape are very similar.

Bell-Two
09-15-2014, 06:43 PM
Super finds, and I bet there is a lot more there too!

milco
11-03-2014, 07:39 PM
Great bunch of finds, congrats!!

OxShoeDrew
11-04-2014, 04:32 AM
Six foundations!? That sounds great...and it look like there is enough keepers to keep you guys busy. Good luck.

HEAVYMETALNUT
11-04-2014, 08:18 AM
awesome relics & coins!

Digger Don
11-04-2014, 06:11 PM
great hunt with some Great finds. Congrats.
Earlier this summer I found a souvenir44112 badge like yours, only from Milwaukee not Madison