Back on the old mansion / modern school site

[VirginiaBikeGirl]

OK, I'm going to go out on a limb. While I think there is an eagle in the center of this tinned copper button, it could be my imagination. Meanwhile, there are definitely leaves stamped on the border. I think this button is late 18th century.

Additional finds: three wheat pennies, oldest dated 1919 (my oldest coin find so far), also a 1920 and a 1946. A St Michael's medal (plated copper). A ring, a necklace charm, assorted weird things, and some modern money. Nothing particularly valuable. Almost all from the big green space in front of the mansion.

 

[markinmichigan]

Were most of your finds buried fairly deep or shallow? If it's an older property that's been developed there could be a layer of fill dirt covering most of the "value" targets. Keep swinging. Interesting digs for sure.

Mark in Michigan

 

[VirginiaBikeGirl]

Were most of your finds buried fairly deep or shallow? If it's an older property that's been developed there could be a layer of fill dirt covering most of the "value" targets. Keep swinging. Interesting digs for sure.

Mark in Michigan

Most of the money was shallow. The button was a good foot deep. Yep, I’ll attack that same area again. I need to make myself dig more of the trash to find gold.

 

[hoser]

Were most of your finds buried fairly deep or shallow? If it's an older property that's been developed there could be a layer of fill dirt covering most of the "value" targets. Keep swinging. I

Like Mark said, there could be fill and the good stuff is deeper. Crank that baby up and see if you find a treasure layer. Good going on the finds you made here.

 

[Leave-No-Coins-Behind]

Good job....thanks for sharing!

 

[Digger RJ]

OK, I'm going to go out on a limb. While I think there is an eagle in the center of this tinned copper button, it could be my imagination. Meanwhile, there are definitely leaves stamped on the border. I think this button is late 18th century.

Additional finds: three wheat pennies, oldest dated 1919 (my oldest coin find so far), also a 1920 and a 1946. A St Michael's medal (plated copper). A ring, a necklace charm, assorted weird things, and some modern money. Nothing particularly valuable. Almost all from the big green space in front of the mansion.

Very Cool!!! Congrats!!!