My amazing 2011 year in review

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jan 1, 2012

2011 has to be my most memorable year as far as quantity & quality of finds.
breaking last years large copper total of 34 was an accomplishment in itself with 80 3/4's,73 Indian heads & 49 silvers.
Not to mention finding my 3rd 1789 George Washington inaugural button. Another goal was to dig a 1820's NY state militia Excelsior button
these 3 milestones would have satisfied me for the entire year but,it just gets better.
the highlight of 2011 for me has to be a small pocket spill of early colonial americana at a cellar hole site. 2 beautiful 1787 Connecticut coppers coins and the coveted 1793 chain cent with a rare reverse.the word AMERICA abbreviated AMERI.
Metal detecting for me,is the most rewarding hobby one can have.
The companionship & camaraderie of hunting with others who share a passion for history,whether it's showing eachother finds during the hunt,asking opinions on unidentifiable items,comparing signals at a site,cleaning your finds,taking pictures,displaying them and being an active member of internet forums are just a few of the things that I most enjoy about this hobby.
I have been very blessed to have had pretty good success in the 21 years of park & old home detecting & the 4 short years I have been colonial cellar hole hunting. I hope that my finds after I'm gone will be cherished by future generations to come.
In closing I wish everyone much success in detecting.be safe and may GOD bless you all!
Dave

EdNargel · Jan 1, 2012

That is a truly remarkable collection of finds, what a year that you had!! best of luck in 2012... WTG and HH!!!

Digger70pa · Jan 1, 2012

That's alot

That's alot of holes & miles of walking. Great job buddy. I hope this year is as productive.

Qball · Jan 1, 2012

Dave, congrats on such a terrific year!! That is one impressive collection you have found! You are absolutely right about this being the best hobby. There is so much more to this hobby than just what is found in the ground. You said it best. The camaraderie and friendships that are made are what make this the best hobby!! Congrats to you on an awesome 2011 and may 2012 be just as rewarding!!

goes4ever · Jan 1, 2012

Dude, what a killer season, you could start a museum with that collection!

fastfrank · Jan 1, 2012

My friend Heavymetalnut

Dave,I'm totally honored to have hunted with you,and been with you when you have found some of your coolest items.You astound me with your knowledge of colonial artifacts,and your skill with the detector.I look forward to hunting with you again this year.

bmattioli · Jan 1, 2012

Amazing year Dave. I really love the jar filled with your Indian Head finds.. That is cool.. Continued success this year..

HEAVYMETALNUT · Jan 1, 2012

fastfrank said:
Dave,I'm totally honored to have hunted with you,and been with you when you have found some of your coolest items.You astound me with your knowledge of colonial artifacts,and your skill with the detector.I look forward to hunting with you again this year.

thanks Frank! the feeling is mutual my friend! Happy new year to you & your family.looking forward to more hunts in 2012 as well!

turtlefoot · Jan 1, 2012

Dave, you have had an amazing year. With the 30+ coppers the year before, I didn't see how you could "top" that, but you went well above "topping" that total. You have made some absolutely astounding finds in 2011.

Truthfully, most of the finds you have posted would either be a find of a lifetime or a find of the year for many of us. Congratulations on a great year. You deserve the finds you have as you worked for every one of them.

Doug

Grampy · Jan 2, 2012

A++ Dave.
Like you said ,future generations will learn about history from items you have recovered. Wonderfully displayed collection :shock:

Thank you for your contribution to the forum.
Be well!
-Rusty

Captain Silver · Jan 2, 2012

That's quite the collection, plenty of amazing relics and great coins! Congratulations on a awesome season, and may you have an even better 2012!

dglantz · Jan 2, 2012

There's really only one word that describes your 2011 metal detecting year.........AWESOME. I wish I had some cellar holes around here to detect because it would be so cool to find those really old coins and old relics. Congrats on a super 2011 and I hope 2012 is just as good if not better for you.

Coin_Master · Jan 2, 2012

Very nice finds, can I have a pic of that capped bust coin in the 2nd picture on the upper left hand corner?

JBEXPRESS · Jan 2, 2012

WOW man you had an awesome year!! Congrats Dave!

Ferrous Bueller · Jan 2, 2012

Thanks for the pictures---nice collection! It will be quite a challenge to be able to top that this year. Hope 2012 is just as sucessful if not more for you!

Chad · Jan 2, 2012

As I'm sitting here looking at these pictures I was actually shaking my head in disbelief!!!! What an absolutely amazing collection you've got there. I am in shock! Great displays, great digs, great work....thank you so much for sharing.....you are quite an inspiration for me to get out there and DIG DIG DIG !!!!!

Bonesquat · Jan 2, 2012

He is truly blessed with an amazing location. Anyone in CT can find these things...Of course it take some SERIOUS work, research and skill to hunt the places he does. Nice finds HMN. You're a detecting legend. Awesome pics. Can't wait to see what you find in 2012.

rj39ny · Jan 2, 2012

hey

Hi Dave,
i live over the boarder of conn. on the NY side. I have been metal detecting for years and look for colonial sites all the time in NY. i seem to only dig trash constantly. I need a breath of fresh air, and a change. Any chance we might go out for the day, maybe i can learn a few tricks. Rob

David in DC · Jan 2, 2012

Awesome, Dave. Congrats on an epic year and may 2012 be even better for you!

Dirt Lizard · Jan 2, 2012

One day we will see you having your own TV show. Good luck this year.

My amazing 2011 year in review

HEAVYMETALNUT

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