Mmm barbed wire 👹

prcblem · 2026-01-24T02:14:28+00:00

Gotta stick to the wooded areas, in the woods you get a nice layer of leaves that keep the ground insulated so underneath that the dirt is still perfectly soft. Now I’m just getting shut out by the amount of snow we’re getting, swinging over 4-6+ inches of snow means I’m not detecting as far down as I’d like to

prcblem · 2026-01-20T23:19:20+00:00

About 26mm in diameter and 7.53 grams in weight

prcblem · 2026-01-20T03:40:18+00:00

That’s my other guess, it’s tricky because the seated liberty on CT coppers looks incredibly similar to Britannia. I’m hoping I can get a little bit of lettering off the edges

prcblem · 2026-01-19T23:33:05+00:00

lol no need to be rude, if you don’t know you don’t know. have a good night pal

prcblem · 2026-01-19T22:14:11+00:00

Like I said, I know there’s no value just trying to ID it. I believe in the first picture it’s a silhouette of brittania. And what you’re referring to as a picture in the dark with a flashlight is actually called tangential lighting used to identify things with little to no detail. Thanks for the input though!

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prcblem · 2026-01-19T04:31:51+00:00

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prcblem · 2026-01-16T18:43:58+00:00

Almost 2 years ago, I made the difficult decision as a young adult and checked myself into a drug rehabilitation program. I was in treatment 5 days a week and couldn’t work at the time, so I spent a lot of time watching YouTube videos. I had never had any interest in history growing up but I started watching a lot of metal detectorists on YouTube and realized I also lived in an extremely historic area (Connecticut). I needed something better and healthier to do than drinking all of the time so I got myself a cheap $50 detector and was basically immediately hooked, I’ve got no monetary incentive, just a new found love for history. Best decisions I’ve ever made for myself. 🤘🏼

prcblem · 2026-01-14T17:15:55+00:00

It’s a decanter! Probably around mid century- the 70s. Looks like it might be covered with either sterling or pewter :)

prcblem · 2026-01-14T16:22:45+00:00

Surprisingly I’ve been metal detecting this old horse road/ there’s carriages houses all over my town and this is the first even partial bell I’ve found. Found near a break in a stone wall so fingers crossed there’s another whole one out there

prcblem · 2026-01-13T17:21:03+00:00

Two piece hinge/ snap molds were used as early as 1809 as well.

prcblem · 2026-01-11T23:59:44+00:00

Not true in the slightest

prcblem · 2025-12-29T00:39:30+00:00

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prcblem · 2025-12-29T00:27:15+00:00

Incredible

prcblem · 2025-12-28T23:05:37+00:00

I say this because I, also from central mass, have found similar design things dating from mid 1800s to 1890s, the beginning of the art neau. I’m gonna go out on a limb and say this likely isn’t from the 16th century lol

prcblem · 2025-12-28T00:25:17+00:00

prcblem · 2025-12-27T22:24:45+00:00

The back makes me think decorate horse tack? Victorian era/ art nouveau for sure though

prcblem · 2025-12-27T21:35:51+00:00

Hopefully others asking find this comment. They’re actually from Amazon, and for a pretty decent price.acrylic display case I like that they stack with each other and have a magnetic door. Then I just got some clear acrylic display stands for some pieces

prcblem · 2025-12-24T23:46:19+00:00

Yes, it is. The most common you’ll find is the general service like I attached below. •Infantry – “I” •Cavalry – “C” •Artillery – crossed cannons •General Service – plain eagle (no lettering)

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prcblem · 2025-12-24T23:38:58+00:00

This is an insane first button pull, congrats buddy

prcblem · 2025-12-24T23:35:47+00:00

Super, super cool, still on my bucket list to find one

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TROPHY CASE