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    A Very Fortunate Year!

    I was lucky to have had a remarkable year. It started slow, with record snowfall, then ended slow...but the middle months were

    Although thankful to continue hunting with my regular forum mates, I wish I could have connected with RI James, Al, Mango Jim, to name a few.. Oh well...here's to 2016
    I did get to hunt with Ill Digger Tim from IL...which was a blast!

    This year I've decided to add a few pics so I don't get yelled at again
    But please check out my album entitled "2015" for close ups of the better finds-

    http://www.americandetectorist.com/f...php?albumid=58

    I was unable to take a group pic as many of my best finds are being displayed at my historical society.

    I'm starting with silver finds as I found more and better silver than ever. Here goes-
    3 Washington Quarters
    5 Rosies
    13 Mercs
    Silver Fork
    1854 Seated Quarter
    1874 Canadian Dime
    3 Seated Half Dimes!!
    1913 Franc
    1916 2 Franc
    1843 Seated Dime
    1885 Morgan Dollar
    1799 Half Real
    1893 Columbian Expo Half
    1800 2 Reales
    Franklin Half (From George!!!)
    1905 Barber Quarter
    1861 Seated Half
    2 Walking Liberty Halves

    I found 43.5 coppers this year, which is my second best year ever! Here are the copper coins-
    60 Wheats
    6 Dated Coronets
    1650s Liard De France
    1846 Braided
    1700s Chinese Cash Coin
    1802, 1803 Draped
    1739,1749 KGII
    1861,1910 Canadian LCs
    3 Fugios!!!
    3 Fatty Indians
    1695-1700 WilliamIII
    Cut Copper
    1945 Mexican Centavo
    1864 2 Cent Piece
    1722-24 Woods Hibernia
    1812 Classic Head LC
    1809,1804 Half Cents
    1788 CT Copper
    1950 British Half Penny
    Many dateless CTs, Drapes, Braided etc

    Relic Highlights-
    5 Complete Shoe buckles
    Hame Top
    2 Skeleton Keys
    9 Ox Knobs (light year )
    4 Tokens
    5 Dog Tags
    State of Vermont Ring
    About 40 Musket Balls
    Couple of Saddle Badges
    2 Colonial Complete Silver Cufflinks
    2 Conestoga Bells
    War of 1812 Artillery Button
    2 George Washington Cuff Buttons!!
    2 Crotal Bells
    Combo Watch Winder / Wax Seal
    I couldn't guess the amount of Flat Buttons, including 12 Federalist era buttons in one hole.

    Throw is 3 Buffs and it was an exciting year!!!

    Thank you all for kind comments and encouragement throughout the year...I look forward to reading your posts in the coming year!!
    Best to all in the new year, Drew
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    Way to go Drew !! What an outstanding year you had .The diversity , quality and quantity of the finds are amazing and well deserved rewards for the time and effort put in . I will be sure to check out your 2015 album . It's great to see Ben in such distinguished company . Best wishes to you and yours in 2016 .

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    Congrats on a great year. Your list of finds is quite impressive and diverse. Sometime in 2016 we will get together for a hunt, promise.
    Happy New Year
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    Not much you can say to that impressive pile other then World Class. Great year good for you
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    Wow.........A very good year!

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    What an awesome year Drew! Some really sweet finds

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    Congrats on an outstanding year Drew. I hope your finds are even better this year.

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    Congrats on a great year and some spectacular finds.

    You definitely found some quality stuff this year. Can't wait to see your finds in 2016!!
    Oldest Coin: 1699 William III Halfpenny


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    Great year for sure Drew! The posts of your hunts are always enjoyable and often inspiring.
    Oldest find: 5,000 year old copper spearhead
    Oldest coin: 1699 William III halfpenny
    Purdiest coin: 1832 Capped Bust quarter
    Coolest find: USA button with blue threads still on shank

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    Congrats on a great year Drew! Very impressive set of finds and quite the variety. I only have seemed to have beat you in one minor category. I found 3 crotals this year . Best wishes and HH in 2016. At some point in the future I should clamor my way south and line up a hunt with you and some of the other fellas. About a 3.5 hour drive or so.

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    Congratulations on a remarkable year Drew, outstanding finds for sure. I hope 2016 will treat you as well. Stay safe and the best of luck.
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    Oldest Coins: 1723 Halfpenny ,1729- ? KG 2rd Half Penny, 1786 Connecticut Copper, 1787 Fugio.

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    Drew you had an incredible year! It was very tough to find coppers this year for many of us but you sure had the hot coil! All the best in 2016!
    Minelab Manticore / SPECTRA V3i, Pro-Pointer II. Lesche Digger.
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    That's an incredible year for sure! The age on many of those finds are older than anything I could expect to find where I live...those of you guys living in the east are very fortunate. I look forward to your 2016 digs!
    Detectors I use: Minelab Equinox 900 & Manticore
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    1,000+ silver coins
    92pcs of 1700's Trade Era Silver
    Copper Culture Indian Artifacts
    125+ War of 1812 Era buttons and relics
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    yes you have had one remarkable year this past season Mister I've been a bit jealous on more than a few occasions Congrats on a mighty find year Drew !
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    so don't expect it from cheap people"

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    Thank you very much, George! My one and only Ben!

    Al, tomorrow would be my first available day in weeks and it is going to 9 degrees Thanks for your kind comments!

    Thank you, Gas, Todd, MI, Hog, 10x, Don, Jeff, John, Frank, Roger..
    and Buck...yes we certainly do have some old items to dig in these parts
    John, you probably beat me in the crotal department most years....I think three is my highest yearly total...and I've yet to find a large one. Thanks!
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    ...and my mentor and friend Dan snuck in as I was typing....
    Thanks, and we'll hit it when the weather breaks!!
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