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    Late Medieval Buckle and Other Goodies

    Hit a new spot up above a village dating to 1100's. Heavy Roman and Celtic activity around that area too. Thanks for looking and HH, Dave.
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    Oldest Coin: 100-60 BC Gallic bronze coin (Sequani Tribe)
    Oldest Silver Coin: 1156 hammered Pfennig from (now) Bavaria
    Oldest U.S. coin: 1805 Draped Bust Large Cent
    Best Coins EVER: 1625 4 Sols from Kingdom of Chateau Renaud, France
    1662 15 Kreuzers, Leopold I, Austria
    Best Relics: Bronze Age Arrowheads & Spearhead, 2c Roman silver ring, complete medieval knight's spur (x6)
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    Your photos are terrific, Dave! Did you find all of that stuff in one hunt? I bet that was a lot of fun!

    That late medieval buckle is a wonderful piece of history. You must have an incredible collection of old buckles by now.

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    Nice hunt!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Tony Two-Cent View Post
    Did you find all of that stuff in one hunt? You must have an incredible collection of old buckles by now.
    Thanks Tony,
    Yes I found all these items in one hunt. Not shown is 4 musket balls and some iron stuff that is not yet identified. Here's my medieval buckle collection so far.
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    Oldest Coin: 100-60 BC Gallic bronze coin (Sequani Tribe)
    Oldest Silver Coin: 1156 hammered Pfennig from (now) Bavaria
    Oldest U.S. coin: 1805 Draped Bust Large Cent
    Best Coins EVER: 1625 4 Sols from Kingdom of Chateau Renaud, France
    1662 15 Kreuzers, Leopold I, Austria
    Best Relics: Bronze Age Arrowheads & Spearhead, 2c Roman silver ring, complete medieval knight's spur (x6)
    YouTube Channel: Full Metal Digger

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    More ancient history saved! I like the buckle and flower button.

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    Awesome finds and great pictures. Congrats. What is the average temp in Germany this time of year. WD
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    Oh my gosh! That sword hanger buckle is a Find of a Lifetime. Well done!
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