Civil War US Calvary Camp Finds

Waterhead · Nov 25, 2009

Guys & Gals,

I went and hit an old civil War US Calvary camp outside Petersburg, Virginia for about an hour today. There's just not much left there anymore. The pictures represent (2) .52 caliber Sharps Carbine Bullets (Yankee Calvary), (1) .31 caliber cast pistol bullet and one old colonial silver coin.

I'm luck in the fact that we dig a fair amount of Spanish coins here in Virginia to include, Spanish Milled Dollars, bits, reals and cobs. However, I have never dug a silver coin with this type of bust in it. It's pretty worn so I cannot make out the date or seal on the rear of the coin.

Just reminiscing but I dug my 1st US oval buckle out of this camp. I was so excited I couldn't sleep that night. I hit it again the next day and dug 2 brass US Calvary spurs. Over the years, I dug about 125 bullets out of it, a couple of large cents, a seated liberty quarter and about a dozen eagle buttons. I'm still thankful, I know it was hit hard before me and its still get snuck into. Either way, I still have fun.

Thanks,

John

tularetokens · Nov 25, 2009

Never seen a coin like that either. Looking forward to info on it.
Nice diggs!!

Tim

truebrit · Nov 25, 2009

Even in the worn condition it's in, the silver coin is still an awesome find! From what you've said, the site has been pounded over the years, but there are still some interesting coins/artifacts to be dug! You are so blessed to be able to hunt a location with so much history!

AlinMN · Nov 25, 2009

The closet thing I can find is that the coin might be a castorland medal from 1796 but that is only a quess, the bust resembles it and they were made of silver also. Nice find though!

tater · Nov 25, 2009

Awsome coin! You know it has to be old but i wonder what it is

Silversmith45 · Nov 25, 2009

My guess is that it is a foreign coin of some kind.

RickO · Nov 26, 2009

Cool finds and an awesome site. Is it open to MD'ing? Seems most of those sites are off limits. HH RickO

Kevman · Nov 28, 2009

Those are some great relics. That coin is a very nice find. Congrats!

wolf-n-wa · Dec 2, 2009

Sweet finds man. WTG WOLF

Florida Tabdigger · Dec 4, 2009

Nice finds. I would definitely sneak in there more often...just stay out of trouble.

orange ss crush · Dec 4, 2009

Waterhead I was reading some information last week on civil war gun stocks and some of the officers use to screw a coin to the handle for good luck. It was usually given by thier TO (Training Officer) that commisioned them from the federal goverment. You may have one! Do some research on that coin.... I looked for the article but no luck. :no:

G/L and HH :yes:

snf101480 · Dec 4, 2009

That's a pretty awesome hunt you had. I definitely like that coin and the rest of the stuff. First coin I've seen like that, hopefully you'll get someone to identify it for you! Keep up the good work!

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