Hello everyone, new to the forum, checking in from South louisiana, I've been hunting relics here in South La. For 16yrs and counting, I hunt civil war and colonial sites.
Hello everyone, new to the forum, checking in from South louisiana, I've been hunting relics here in South La. For 16yrs and counting, I hunt civil war and colonial sites.
Welcome, Sharpshovel! Glad you found us. Sounds like you have lots of experience. I know everyone will be interested to find out more about your gear etc and would love to see some past find-favorites. Looking forward to your posts!![]()
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Welcome to the forum! We are glad you joined us!
We would love to hear about what kinds of civil war and colonial finds you dig there in Louisiana!
Lifetime totals:
9 Large Cents, 413 Indian Heads, 2 Two Cent Pieces, 1 Capped Bust Half Dime, 1 Seated Half Dime, 10 Shield Nickels, 67 V Nickels, 123 Buffalo Nickels, 31 War Nickels, 16 Seated Dimes, 130 Barber Dimes, 397 Mercury Dimes, 244 Rosies, 4 Seated Quarters, 17 Barber Quarters, 18 Standing Liberty Quarters, 88 Silver Washingtons, 1 Seated Half, 3 Barber Halves, 16 Walking Liberty Halves
YouTube Channel: Tony Two-Cent https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmz...RlHTBIU42bUORg
Welcome! I do not think we have anyone posting finds from your area...you should post some of your best finds to tease those of us who are still snow bound.
Detectors I use: Minelab Equinox 800 & Manticore
2023 Season Totals:
Indians: 1
Wheaties: 13
Silver: 3
Happy to have you on board Sharpshovel.
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
"He who would search for pearls must dive below."
Welcome to the forum! We don't get any Louisiana finds on this forum so please post lots of pics! I love watching BuckleBoy videos and really like the variety of finds you get down there.
Oldest Coin: 100-60 BC Gallic Coin (Sequani Tribe)
Oldest Silver Coin: 1156 Pfennig from Bavaria, Germany
Oldest U.S. coin: 1805 Draped Bust Large Cent
Best Coin EVER: 1625 4 Sols from Chateau Renaud, France
Best Relics: Bronze Age Arrowheads & Spearhead, 2c Roman silver ring
YouTube Channel: Full Metal Digger
Thanks for all the welcomes, Im going to start posting some finds this evening, Looks like you guys have a great group.
Welcome from Northern Illinois. Looking forward to seeing some photos
Oldest Coin: 1699 William III Halfpenny
SILVER COINS Life Time 912
2023
Silver 4
Indian 1, V nik 1, , Merc 2, Barber Dime 1, Seated dime 1,
YT Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCoU...FVGumMQ/videos
Hello and welcome to America Detectorist , Sharpshovel . Colonial and Civil war sites are favorites of many on here , I hope you share a lot of pictures or relics and coins with us .
Dan
Hello and welcome! Love to see some of your finds!
Equipment:
Minelab: CTX 3030, GPX 4800, X-Terra 705. Whites TDI SL.
2017 -Silver 28 Bling 18 Gold 2
2018 Silver 8 Bling 1 Gold 1
2019 Silver 7 Silver bling 2
2020/21 Nothing worth mentioning
Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
Oldest/best coin: 1837 Upper Canada large cent
Oldest find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
You Tube: Rediscovering America