Monday, April 8

This morning, we were on our way to our chosen field when we passed by another field we have under contract.  It hadsbeen rough plowed and not huntable without risking a broken ankle. The farmer came through for us and it was freshly rolled and planted.  We turned around and headed out into that field.  Unfortunately, it didn't have many targets.  You just never know if you are going to walk across a pot of gold coins or fnd a big hunk of buried plow parts, like newbie Lynn did today.  After a few hours of roaming aimlessly around 100 Acres, we headed back to the field where I had found the Roman fibular brooch and Clarence found his Celtic gold. There are still lots of targets to dig on that field. Some people, not me, made some good finds. 

Clarence, once again, had the top find of the day.  It is a Stone Age bronze axe head from 850BC. CA Dan found a harness mount.  Aussie Peter is quite proud of his 1945 Three Pence. Aussie Lynn found a grotty Roman bronze coin plus the earlier mentioned piece of farm equipment which we decided to leave buried in the field since we couldn't get it out.  Bruce had a good day with an 1853 milled silver coin and a hammered silver penney. Mindy found a stunning Celtic bronze coin and a silver button. Today, I had to be content with a pile of buttons and one milled siver coin.

Weather forcast tomorrow is calling for rain. It will make for boot sticking muddy fields but we are up for the challenge. Check back tomorrow for new stories and finds...hopefully I will find gold tomorrow since the detecting days are winding down.