A golden start to my 2020 season.

[Fire Fighter 43]

We have had some unseasonably warm weather here in SE Wisconsin so I took advantage of it with a few short hunts. All three were at my go to spot, the old picnic grove. I found 3 Indians 1865, 1891 & 1895, 4 wheats 16, 18, 34 & 35. A couple silver plated spoons. A very cool watch fob. It is an early 1900’s Automobile & Bi-plane Race Commemorative Watch Fob. It’s about the size of a half dollar and made of copper which at one time had a silvertone coating. Here is a link to the info I found on it. I also included a photo of the nondug example.
https://www.rubylane.com/item/1593475-CA-118x20C-1/Early-1900x27s-Automobile-Bi-Plane-Race
The find of the hunts was my first gold of the year. It’s an old gold ring, 18K and 6.2 grams. I can’t remember ever starting a season with gold before silver. I hope that is a sign to come for the new year. Thanks for looking.
The Video:
https://youtu.be/taLf_QltWOs

 

[Ill Digger]

Man I love that grove! And now a vintage gold ring!
Congrats brother!:yahoo:

Surely hoping it's a good omen for a golden summer!

 

[wisconsin digger]

Nice recoveries. I was ushering several Masses there a couple months back and I think you came up in a conversation with one of the grounds keepers. He just mentioned he sees guys detecting from time to time on the grounds. Congrats WD

 

[Digger_O'Dell]

Those are some great finds Jeff! I'm guessing you found a new part of the grove? Last time we were out there I dont recall getting a single hit even using my GPX for the really deep stuff, and we both went away empty handed.

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[Bucknut]

Hard to beat a start to 2020 than gold! Awesome! That 1865 IHP is purdy.

 

[BTV Digger]

Great start to the year Jeff! Man, hope finding gold right off the bat isn't a curse. What a wonderful find though. That '65 IH is also a beauty.

John

 

[Digger Don]

Now thats how you start off a new year!! Congrats on all the good finds, but I really like the FOB! Awesome find!

 

[OxShoeDrew]

Can't beat that for a "go to" spot!! That bi plane fob is sooo interesting!!! Congrats, Jeff!!

 

[Tony Two-Cent]

Way to start off 2020 with a bang, Jeff! That 1864 Indian Head is a looker, the best of the three. Nice!

And how cool that you found a gold ring right off the bat this year! Not only that, but an 18K example as well. Spectacular! :loveit:

I love that watch fob too! I've never seen one like that before. What a cool piece of history! :yes:

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[Donnie B]

Nice finds!

 

[Caretaker]

very nice watch FOB

 

[badgers325]

Great hunting Fire Fighter!