1883 V nickel & relics

[kschae4]

These recoveries are the best of the last two hunts that I did. Rustydigger, who usually meets me at this site wasn't able to make yesterday, so he missed the V nickel, 88 tag, and the smallest buckle. The medium sized buckle has a stamp on the back that looks like PATented ? 1879,,or something. V nickel rang in a steady 14 and was recovered from sandy/rocky driveway at depth of just 6 inches. Buttons have no design on front. Thimble is open-ended. Ax head rang in at 27 at base of old tree, just 4-5 of depth. Stats: relic/high density. Thanks for looking.

 

[rustydigger]

Awesome job the v nickle is on my list. Love the buckles

 

[kschae4]

Thanks Rusty, it's just my second V nickel found. Ground conditions have not been kind to it or my other V -a 1903.

 

[rustydigger]

Hey what is the thing bottom right in the buckles picture?

 

[kschae4]

I think that it's some type of furniture ornament that has paint remnants on it. The top piece has a hinge on the left side allowing it to swivel in and out. There is rusty shank coming off the middle /back of the top portion,but you can't see it,it's holding the top off the bottom portion. Hope that make sense.

 

[Prep1957]

Nice day hunting ,great relics.Thanks for sharing.

 

[bunker314]

Awesome Ken! You smashed through the 1900 barrier with that V nickel. What a great hunt. This global warming is great for winter hunting!!!!!
Keep it up,
Bunker

 

[kschae4]

Many thanks Prep and Bunky. It's always a suprise getting a deep 14 tid. Now if I can just remember to slow my swing down.Looking forward to more of your pics,too.