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    Need help to ID possible Civil War artifact

    Found a US Dragoon military button yesterday as well as an old bullet (pics attached). Need help to find out what the brass piece is. At first it looked like a drawer pull, but now I'm thinking it might be from that Civil War era. It still has some gold gilding on it. Could this have come off of...
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    Military badge/button ID help!

    Can't seem to get an ID on this badge. Slightly larger than a quarter and made of brass or copper. Center post is threaded. Looks like maybe a general infantry button perhaps - if so, from what era? Any help would greatly be appreciated.
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    Couple of cool finds...

    Found my first Civil War era bullet today - nice 3 ringer! Read a solid 12-32 from all directions. Crazy to think this has probably been underground for 140+ years! Also found a large sterling silver earring last weekend. This one gave a shaky 14-41 and wasn't a clear tone. I'm guessing that's...
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    Need help to ID this piece...

    Appears to be made of brass and reminds me of a small wheel. The base still spins somewhat. Found near the site of an 1800's grist mill. Can anyone help me ID this thing?
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    Any idea what this is?

    Found this in a local park - only about 50 feet from the main road. Can't quite make out the logo on it. I'm thinking it may be an emblem off a lawnmower? It's painted copper whatever it is...
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    Handling heavy EMI

    I was detecting at a small, local park yesterday and had so much EMI that my E-Trac would only run at a sensitivity between 12 - 15 when set at Auto +3. I tried running at Manual 20, but experienced way too much chatter and falsing. There are several houses nearby as well as power lines...
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    Couple of firsts and a funky ring with the E-Trac today...

    Got my first Barber dime and first V nickel! Hard to see, but the date on the nickel is 1896. Love the nickel "grunt" on the E-Trac. Read a solid 12-13 at 7" down. I'm finding more nickels now than ever. Also dug a huge ring, but I don't think it's silver - only a manufacturer's stamp on the...
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    Mystery finds... need help to ID!

    Found an old tag of some kind near an 1800's cotton mill. Looks like it might be made of aluminum - very light. Nothing engraved on either side, although it looks like the bottom part may have broken off. Also found the "R" shield in the side yard of an old Methodist church. Any idea what that...
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    New to the group - first silver ever! (Totally hooked)

    Hey all, Started detecting last summer with a Fisher F4. Recently upgraded to an ETrac. Love the new machine! Below is a pic of the first silver coin I've ever found. It's an 1816 Spanish Reale. Of course I was expecting a Rosie or maybe a Merc, but this blew my mind. I've learned a lot by...
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