The elusive coppers.....colonial hunt with Del

[coinnut]

So we had some rare, extra detecting time today and we were chompin' at the bit to hit 2 of 5 new sites we had found over the winter. After deciding which two, we set off for the first one, a tiny hole in a kinda out of the way area. We were hoping that it was unhit or lightly hit. After a couple of buttons and some other finds started to come to light, we soon realized that there were NO coins to be found there. :girlcry: Lots of buttons, but not a copper. So we re-grouped and went to the second hole which we thought was some kind of tavern or mill. Now we think it may just be a huge colonial :shocked04: What a site. It must have been one heck of a grand home with that huge center chimney. It started out slow with just a couple of buttons, so I put the old X-5 on my E Trac. Just got it back from being repaired and it was getting put through it's muddy pace lol Very close to the hole I got the signal we ET's all die for lol 12-46 at 5. :drool: This one pinpointed a bit long (oval) though, so I thought it was gonna be a colonial shoe buckle. We are desperate for coppers, since I don't even remember the last one I got :dontknow: I started to dig and out pops a copper |:confused:) |:confused:) Thank you copper God |:confused:) |:confused:) But the pinpointer says it ain't over until the threshold returns :cheesysmile: In the hole was a second copper. :girlcry: :girlcry: :girlcry: I had to break the news to Dan ;) He was thrilled rofl Time was short today as we are going back tomorrow, so we decided to call it a day. On the way out I managed to use my incredibly accurate digging skills and almost split a copper that was in the water and between rocks :hairpulling: I thought it was a half cent, but even though it is tiny compared to the other one, I can see one cent on the back. I don't know why it is undersized, but it is not a half cent :crying02: So 3 coppers for the day and I finally got the copper monkey off of my back. Sorry, no clean pictures of the two good coppers...I am waiting to get some baking soda for the portable blaster I got. I'm leaving all buttons and coins to be practiced on. Thanks for looking and hope you all have a chance to get out soon. It was a gorgeous day!!

[del]

what no cleaned up coppers :dontknow: well that maybe a good thing ... :thinkingabout: :thinkingabout: :thinkingabout:for the coppers anyways lol rofl lol boy the weather was around 60 degrees just a beautiful spring day


well heres the first site it was very small and the first time we saw this place it was about 10 inches under snow. we really couldn't be sure it was a cellar but seeing it now with the snow melt , its a small homesite.George started popping buttons , i found 2 tombacs and a small flat button and a pewter spoon handle.
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2011/smallcellarsite1.jpg

this next site is a monster colonial with center chimney fireplace , the biggest i've seen with a full cellar under the house . two pictures
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2011/monstercenterchimneycoloniallookingtoroad1.jpg
http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2011/monstercenterchimneycolonial1.jpg



i picked up five more buttons (3 gold gilted with back marks L.H.& Scovill 1811-27, L.H&S.W.Ct. ?? , Scovills 1827-40 and a musket ball and a small decorative brass piece probably the backing plate for a drawer or desk pull and some odds an ends ( shotgun shells , older pulltabs iron scraps and lead )

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2011/3-18finds1.jpg

http://i486.photobucket.com/albums/rr228/del1786/2011/3-18buttoncloseup1.jpg

it wasn't a bad few hours , but it was definately George's day , congrats buddy |:confused:) :cheering: :cheering: now if i can only teach him how not to scratch a coin while digging 8/ :teasing: lol lol . hey i thought that last coin was a half cent for sure (its smaller in diameter and half as thick as the others :confused: :confused: ) hey i'm bringing my A game tomarro pal . happydance02

Dan

[coinnut]

hey i'm bringing my A game tomarro pal . happydance02


I thought that was your A game today :popcorn: :popcorn: ;)

[del]

nope that was paying homage to the current copper king |:confused:) |:confused:) by letting you find the firsts coppers i'm showing respect for the elderly as well rofl rofl

but the gloves are off now my friend :boxing: :boxing:

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

wow thats site is huge behind that cellar hole.you are gonna pull some nice stuff outta there! me and the guys will see ya at 5am! i think 6 of us our coming.sniffy's making samiches! and we don't need water..theres enough in that foundation!

[coinnut]

Don't let that dirt fool ya lol There is a lot of quiet, picked over ground out back. Too quiet for my liking. That's why I stayed in the iron for most of the hunt. But knock yourselves out. Admission is only 10 bucks and you even get to buy us lunch too rofl Good luck and time to get them coppas :bop:

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

lol i think you touched my door handle yesterday,but instead of getting sick you got blessed with coppa feva! :cheering:

[del]

6 of you guys are going out tomarro :shocked04: :shocked04:stretcher: jeez Dave them coppers don't stand a chance .

[coinnut]

6 of you guys are going out tomarro :shocked04: :shocked04:stretcher: jeez Dave them coppers don't stand a chance .


Yeah and he is commin up to our place...he better bring donuts and coffee :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:

[del]

Yeah and he is commin up to our place...he better bring donuts and coffee :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn:


sounds good to me , chocolate glazed and boston creme :smitten: Dave

[HEAVYMETALNUT]

nah just 2 of us

[Epi-hunter]

Great post George and Dan. :) I can see why you love the sites. I would as well. I am glad you were able to get out.

[Carver]

Oh man,,,,looking at those spots mskes me drool :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool: Great finds <: <: <: <: <:

[pulltabsteve]

Sweet copper finds G. :happydance01: <: Those stone walls look awesome. Dan, love the buttons. :clapping: You'll get the coppers and silvers next time thumbsup01

[sniffy]

:cheering: WOO HOO! !!! :cheering: COPPERS!.....Nice job man! Im sure there will be more hidin about. Tough luck Dan....a big find is just around the corner for ya.

[jkress]

:shocked04: :shocked04: :shocked04:
What an exciting post you guys have going on. Site #2 looks awesome. I can't even imagine hunting a place like that. |:confused:)
Both of you found some incredible items. I can't wait to see the coppers cleaned. :daydream:
Congrats gentlemen... I'm looking forward to tomorrow's post.
Best of luck to you all.

[zrickkid]

Nice stuff. Its nice to get the monkey off your back isn't it. <: :happydance01: happydance02 :clapping:

[Ill Digger]

Nice way to jump out there in the coppa tally George!! thumbsup01
And Dan your buttons have some great gilding left to them!!
None of the buttons that I've found so far have had any gilding left that you can see with a naked eye :rolleyes:
You guys hunt some pretty remote and peaceful locations !! :daydream:
Good luck tomorrow/today thumbsup01 lol
Congrts on the goodies you guys! :grin:

[catskillcomics]

Great Hunt ya guys... don't forget to post your cleaned up coins later George, we wanna see'em... Good luck today!

[Toadman]

Looks liked a sweet site ! Hope ya get capped silver.... :peace: :peace: :peace:

[KirkPA]

You had a productive copper hunt, George. :cheering: I always enjoy seeing what you and Dan excavate from those cellar holes. I hope you have a great 2011.

Keep the passion high! :callme:

Kirk

[RobW]

Three coppers...2 in one hole :shocked04: &quot:beerbuddy:yes: George that is one heck of a hit! lol rofl

That's a heck of a load of buttons too...nice day :envious:

[JTGOLD]

that was a great hunt with all thoes finds,keep it up. thumbsup01

[SeabeeRon]

Great hunt guys!! :clapping: :clapping: Gonna be a great year for Copas!! :groovy:

[Evan/tn]

Nice looking site Coinnut,I'd love to dig that colonial stuff. Looks like that place can produce a few more good hunts :yes:

[Civil War Nut]

Nice going Cnut. And if Heavy is going to by lunch, can I come ?

[milco]

Very nice,......just sitting here by the computer waiting for tomorrow's finds to be posted. Looks like an awesome site! Good luck to all!

[coinnut]

Nice going Cnut. And if Heavy is going to by lunch, can I come ?


Absolutely lol He is loaded with cash...maybe he can fly us all to England for some real old hunting thumbsup01 What do you say Dave?? Deal? lol

[hockeyguy]

Great day dude's! You guys are killin it. Soon I'll be concerned there are no goods left in those woods! Just like Angel is cleaning out our parks. :behave: