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Thiltzy
12-21-2014, 02:04 PM
So Saturday Dave and I found a new spot. We walked circles around the site before we finally found it:duh:

I always expect every site we hit to be hammered and this one was no exception but we never let that discourage us as it is the norm yet, we still always manage to walk away with some keepers.

I was rewarded with a 1794 Half Reale and what I believe to be an early 1800's US Reverse Naval button. I am hoping someone can confirm this with the button. anyway, thanks for looking and Happy Holiday's all.

HEAVYMETALNUT
12-21-2014, 02:23 PM
awesome coin and buttons.I was told that overstock military buttons were sold to civilians hence the shank soldered on face.I would think it was un American for the military to issue a hidden eagle on the back of a uniform button

Full Metal Digger
12-21-2014, 04:09 PM
Great finds Todd. I like the 1/2 real. It has a strong date and good detail. The button is interesting. Perhaps someone's first and last day on the job at the button factory?! LOL. Best wishes and HH, Dave.

The Rebel
12-21-2014, 04:33 PM
WTG on the finds Todd! Love the Reale & large ornate cloaker!

Tony Two-Cent
12-21-2014, 07:43 PM
Great finds as always, Todd!

Love that 1794 Half Real! :smitten:

:congrats:

OxShoeDrew
12-21-2014, 08:07 PM
Looks like it was a large house. Saddle decorations found near each other? Great finds Todd!

kpmoose
12-21-2014, 09:56 PM
Love the Reale & that reverse Eagle button- very interesting. :congrats:

Bell-Two
12-21-2014, 10:48 PM
Very pretty reale and the button very interesting. I really like the big Dandy Button too!

Isaac
12-22-2014, 12:15 AM
nice job on the spanish silver and all those wonderful colonial relics. You guys are the bomb. Just arrived in CT and planning to get out and hit some sites tomorrow

giant056
12-22-2014, 12:24 AM
Dang Todd you find the reale's like I find the mercs, awesome bunch of finds :thumbsup02:

chief5709
12-22-2014, 05:28 AM
Yet another great hunt :notworthy: Congrats on the real and buttons

Lodge Scent
12-22-2014, 09:25 AM
Nice finds Todd. Yep, "hammered" is the norm these days. Good job sniffing out the goodies.

del
12-22-2014, 03:12 PM
Sweet spanish silver :perfect10: Todd , huge congrats !! the Navy button is an enlisted man's plain front type , only officer's or junior officer's had designed buttons .

Thiltzy
12-22-2014, 05:48 PM
Sweet spanish silver :perfect10: Todd , huge congrats !! the Navy button is an enlisted man's plain front type , only officer's or junior officer's had designed buttons . Thanks a mill for confirming that Dan. That was what I wanted to hear so now I believe Mr. Wise needs to eat crow:poke:. Dan, I was hoping you could chime in about the two oval brass pieces< I have dug quite a few but never got a 100% ID on them. I was thinking they might be some sort of saddle boss deco?

aloldstuff
12-22-2014, 08:21 PM
Another nice hunt Todd, love the reale and of course the buttons. Happy Holidays

CTTodd
12-22-2014, 08:52 PM
Spanish silver is always welcome. Nice one Todd

Nesdore
12-22-2014, 09:51 PM
Great Hunt Todd Spanish Silver is something I may never find huge congrats that navy button is great and that Big Dandy button is cool as well :thumbsup02:

Nova Treasure
03-01-2015, 08:43 PM
Very Nice Reale, buttons and belt strap guides. Nice Recoveries, Bill

donald sutphin
03-02-2015, 05:04 AM
Nice finds you have there!!!vanzutphen