FreeBirdTim
Elite Member
Tried to post this last night, but I couldn't upload the photos.
Went back to the spot that had a CT copper and a Fugio cent. No coins today, but I did get a 5 musket ball spill! Good thing I had my pinpointer because they were the same color as the dirt. Found 3 right away and then eventually pulled out two more a couple inches deeper. They could be pistol balls, since they are around .44 caliber.
My other good find was an early 1900's soda bottle (surface find). It was almost completely covered by dirt and leaves, but I saw the bottom edge of the bottle sticking out of the ground. Very nice shape, it's embossed with "J.L. & P. Gannon, N. Providence, RI". Based on my research, it's probably from the 1897 to 1914 era. Can't believe a 100 year old bottle was just lying on the ground!
Went back to the spot that had a CT copper and a Fugio cent. No coins today, but I did get a 5 musket ball spill! Good thing I had my pinpointer because they were the same color as the dirt. Found 3 right away and then eventually pulled out two more a couple inches deeper. They could be pistol balls, since they are around .44 caliber.
My other good find was an early 1900's soda bottle (surface find). It was almost completely covered by dirt and leaves, but I saw the bottom edge of the bottle sticking out of the ground. Very nice shape, it's embossed with "J.L. & P. Gannon, N. Providence, RI". Based on my research, it's probably from the 1897 to 1914 era. Can't believe a 100 year old bottle was just lying on the ground!
