Back To The Missouri Battlefield

[jimmyk]

Headed back to one of my favorite hunting spots with my trusty F 75SE. A Missouri Civil War battlefield on private property, with landowner's permission. Dug some interesting relics. Probably the best item was a lead gambling die, shown just below the brass hook. Next to it is a thin flat button, including the shank. On the other side is an IH penny with an unreadable date. Just above the hook are two sweet bullet finds. On the left is a two ring .69 cal. Rifled Musketoon bullet. Have found several of these beauties over the years. To it's right is a common Sharps bullet. Love finding Sharps. Have also found a few of these in the past, as well. A fun dig and can't wait to go back.

Thanks for lookin' and keep on diggin'

jimmyk in Missouri

 

[John Boy]

Nice assortment of relics.is the lead gambling die the square piece. I've never saw one before.

 

[Larry (IL)]

That is a great assortment of finds, I would call that a VERY good day of hunting.

 

[Cajuncoinhunter]

Sweet finds. Looks like you had a great time. CCH

 

[jimmyk]

Yes. Square piece made out of lead.

jimmyk

 

[senda]

He, greats finds, congrats!!
cubic piece of lead can be a dice to play, was common among soldiers do to pass the time
best regards

 

[ironman200081]

Nice haul, way to represent MO! Does the die have numerals or dots carved on it?

 

[7centsworth]

Man you did really well.

 

[jimmyk]

No dots. Might have used ink.

jimyk