A Few More Relics From Mason Jar Hill

[F350Platinum]

Perfect day for a trip out back to the hill over the river about 200 yards behind my house. It's unusual to have a day in July that the temperature doesn't get over 80 in Virginia, but today was just that. Strong north breeze. The river was full of boaters and jet skis, so that was out. I swear the Coiltek 10x5 is awesome, I've been over this area before.

Lots of junk today, some really big metal I didn't photograph, but this was what remained, the ratio of junk to finds was kinda high. None of this was masking anything however.

Nice old hatchet head, is there a market for these? So far I've dug 3 axe heads and this one from this hill. Of course the obligatory mason jar lids.

Finds were kinda cool, worth a post anyway:

First thing I dug was the pendant, it's cast metal of some kind but not precious, The more I cleaned it the more black it got. It was a 22. .32 ACP live round again, the second I've dug here. Maybe I'll find the pistol ? Brass buckle of some kind, stamped, late 1800s to mid 1900s. Maybe a purse decoration/clasp or something. Brass cap, not sure what for, and a small adjustment wheel I found with some watch parts. Think I found some of the watch a while back. One piece said "made in USA".

The most interesting to me was the thimble, it says "Coolidge And Dawes". It was a political campaign thimble given out in 1924. It was a 20/21 so I think it's copper with plating. It was right near the edge of the cliff.

This is what it looked like new.

The are a lot of nails and iron bits at this site, as well as it being a dump, there was a house here long ago. The 10x5 seems to really be able to sniff out the small stuff. Its ability to "sort" in high trash is an asset.

[Valens Legacy]

Good read with some nice pictures again from you, keep them coming.

Good luck on your next hunt and bring home some nice coins next time.

[F350Platinum]

5 hours ago, Valens Legacy said:

bring home some nice coins next time.

Were it that I could. ? I've dug some but they are much more rare than relics. I think this area was not very wealthy, even now people are frugal to the extreme in this area. It's not that people don't have money, they just don't lose it! ?

The other possibility of course is it has been hit hard for the easy targets. The largest denomination I've ever found was a Mercury dime not counting clad, and even that is rare.

The only real stunner ever found in my presence was when Chase was here, he dug a Standing Liberty quarter. Most of my coin finds have been pistareens and half Reales, along with wheats and IHPs.

I like relics, there are a lot of interesting things in the ground. 

[Chase Goldman]

Bob - glad you are liking that 10x5 as much as I am.  When I next get a chance to get down your way for some coffee, chat, and swing time, the 10x5 is surely coming out of the truck.

[F350Platinum]

4 minutes ago, Chase Goldman said:

Bob - glad you are liking that 10x5 as much as I am.  When I next get a chance to get down your way for some coffee, chat, and swing time, the 10x5 is surely coming out of the truck.

Looking forward to it. They did turn the fields this year, but right now there's a bit of a corn problem. ? The 10x5 will be almost a requirement in the fall! New farm permission and possibly an old farmhouse down the road in the back pocket for then. 

Today we celebrate our Independence, happy 4th to everyone. ?? I'm off to the beach very soon, hoping to bring back the gold. 

[Chase Goldman]

Good luck at the beach!

[Joe D.]

All you can eat corn? No problem!! I'll bring the butter and salt!?  Great finds again! And I like that hawk flying in the picture!! Not an eagle, but very appropriate today!!????

[F350Platinum]

45 minutes ago, Joe D. said:

All you can eat corn? No problem!! I'll bring the butter and salt!?  Great finds again! And I like that hawk flying in the picture!! Not an eagle, but very appropriate today!!????

Haha Joe, it's feed/seed corn or for ethanol. Unless you get it early, it's kinda tough. ?

The bird is a mockingbird, they have taken over. Built nests in my porch ferns, drove the Bluebirds and crows out, threaten everything that comes near em. They attack too. ? They do get rid of flying insects tho. It did look cool when I took the pic this morning. There are Eagles here, but I'd be nervous if I had the dog with me.

If you're heading up this way feel free to pm. ? ??

[Joe D.]

    Darn, what a waste of corn!?  I have several generations of mockingbirds in my yard! It's gotten like if I'm family! They don't attack me, even when I get near their nests! Probably because I run off the neighborhood cats! They even follow me closely when I mow, for bugs! ??