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2021
Find-of-the-Month Competition
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December
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Lanier Lowe
US Boxplate
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Abe Lamb
Grapeshot
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Mike McKinney
CS Gardner Bullet
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Coins |
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Abe Lamb
1908 Barber Dime
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Bill Siesser
1942 Quarter
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Mike Fuson
1964 Quarter
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Treasure |
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Lanier Lowe
WW1 Button
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Aaron Lowe
WW2 2nd Lieutenant Bar
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Mike Fuson
Ring
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November
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Aaron Lowe
Brass Trigger Guard
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Abe Lamb
"L" Base Enfield Bullet
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Marty Gates
"J" Hook
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Coins |
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Bill Moore
1842 Large Cent
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Abe Lamb
1943 Walking Liberty Half Dollar
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Bill Siesser
1896 Indian Head Penny
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Treasure |
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Abe Lamb
Letter Opener
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Mark Wrye
Silver Chain with Pendant
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Mike McKinney
Silver Spoon
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October
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Harrison Donini
Scabbard Tip
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Abe Lamb
Grape Shot
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Aaron Lowe
Barrel Tap
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Coins |
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Aaron Lowe
1948 Dime
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Abe Lamb
1945 War Nickel
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No Entry
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Treasure |
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Mike Fuson
Black Rosary
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Abe Lamb
Steel Trap
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Mark Wrye
Owl Pendant
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September
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Aaron Lowe
US Boxplate
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Lanier Lowe
Powder Flask Part
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No Entry
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Coins |
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Aaron Lowe
1837 Half Dime
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Anthony Barber
Cut US Large Cent
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No Entry
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Treasure |
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Mike Fuson
Titanium Chain w/ Crucifix
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Mark Lowe
Old Folding Knife w/initials
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Aaron Lowe
Printing Plate
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August
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Mark Lowe
12 lb Solid Shot
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Jason Stevens
1861 Springfield Lock Plate
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Aaron Lowe
Belt Buckle Hooks
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Coins |
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Ben Minnix
1920 Mercury Dime
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Aaron Lowe
Indian Head Penny
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Mike Fuson
1971 New Penny
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Treasure |
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Mike Fuson
Silver Ring w/Quartz Stones
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Mark Wrye
Ladies Silver Ring
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David Flanigan
Wedding Band
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July
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Mark Lowe
Hotchkiss Shell
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Harrison Donini
Eagle Breastplate
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Lanier Lowe
3.67 Hotchkiss Shell
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Coins |
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Harrison Donini
1903 Barber Quarter
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David Johnson
1908 Barber Quarter
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Bill Siesser
Sheild Nickel
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Treasure |
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Aaron Lowe
M1 Garand Rifle
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Mike Fuson
10k Gold Ring w/diamonds
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Harrison Donini
Silver Plated Sash Buckle
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June
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Harrison Donini
CSA Buckle
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Gary Henry
Wisconsin Button
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Courtney Frasier
US Box Plate
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Coins |
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Aaron Lowe
1801 Half Cent
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John Grant
1866 Three Cent Piece
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Harrison Donini
Counterfeit Spanish Reale
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Treasure |
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Bill Siesser
Southern Railway Key
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Steve Gillette
French Hotel Key
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Abe Lamb
1800's Shoe Token
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May
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Aaron Lowe
Union Spur
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Donnie Vaughn
US Belt Buckle
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Lanier Lowe
.69 cal. French Triangle Bullet
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Coins |
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David Johnson
1887 Seated Dime
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Ray Johnson
1911 Barber Dime
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Bill Siesser
1901 Indian Head Penny
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Treasure |
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Mike McKinney
TN Junior Fire Marshall Badge
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Mike Brown
14K Earring
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Aaron Lowe
Souvenir Pin
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April
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Mike McKinney
North Carolina State Seal Button
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Donnie Vaughn
Bat Wing
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Aron Lowe
Pulled 3-Ringer
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Coins |
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Aaron Lowe
1901 Barber Dime
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No Entry
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No Entry
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Treasure |
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Mark Wrye
1912 Boy Scout Token
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Aaron Lowe
Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey Tag
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Mike Brown
Ornate Key Hole
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March
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Lanier Lowe
Confederate Breckenridge Buckle
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Bill Siesser
Bat Wing
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Michael Nash
US Belt Buckle (No Picture)
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Coins |
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David Johnson
1944 Mercury Dime
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Mike Brown
1941 Quarter
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Mike Fuson
10 Pesos
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Treasure |
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Mark Wrye
Silver Religious Necklace
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Lanier Lowe
Jack Daniels Match Safe
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David Johnson
WW1 Bridle Rosette
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February
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Mark Lowe
Western Military Institute Cadet Button
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Lanier Lowe
US Officers Spur
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Marty Gates
US Eagle Rifleman Button
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Coins |
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Mark Lowe
3 Cent Piece
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Bennett Brown
1858 Half Dime
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Marty Gates
1893 "V" Nickle
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Treasure |
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Ray Johnson
Matchbook Holder
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Mike Fuson
10K Bracelet
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Lanier Lowe
Clock Key
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January
1st Place
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2nd Place
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3rd Place
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Civil War |
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Mark Lowe
Confederate Forked Tounge Buckle
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Mike Nash
US Belt Buckle
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Aaron Lowe
US Gutterback Spur
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Coins |
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David Johnson
1899 Barber Dime
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Abe Lamb
1891 V Nickle
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Ben Minnix
1918 Mercury Dime
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Treasure |
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Mike Fuson
18K Gold Ring
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Mark Wrye
Silver Eagle Boy Scout Badge
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Bob Shults
"W" Saddle Decoration
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Monthly FOM Winners From Past Years
Annual FOM & Master Hunter Awards
Find-of- the-Month Guidelines
At each meeting club members may enter their finds from the
previous month in each of three categories:
1) Civil War/Pre-Civil War relics
2) Coins
3) Treasure
Club members then vote on first, second and third place in each
category. The winners receive "points" for each place (five
points for first place, three points for second place and one
point for third place). At the end of the year, prizes are
awarded in each category to the persons with the most points in
that category. In addition, the person with the most points
overall, calculated by combining the points earned in all three
categories during the year, is named "Master Hunter of the Year".
Awards for the previous year are presented during the January or February
meeting. First-, second- and third- place winners in each
category receive a plaque; the "Master Hunter" winner also receives a
plaque. Rules for entry of finds are as follows:
1. Finds must have been made in the month prior to the
meeting. A "month" is the period from one club meeting to
the next (not a calendar month). "Stockpiling" of the items
found during one month for an entry at a later meeting is
not allowed.
2. Only one item may be entered in each category.
3. A "verification committee" examines each entry just before
the meeting starts to ensure correct labeling. Any questions about
items entered should be raised then. The owner of the item
submitted must be present at the club meeting until voting
is finished.
4. Items entered must have been found while "actively
hunting". Some examples of "finds" which are not
appropriate for entry would therefore be: (a) a Civil War
Belt buckle you found in the lining of your great-
grandfather's trunk, (b) a valuable coin you received in
change or found while reupholstering a sofa, (c) a ring found
in the parking lot while on your way to your car. These
are simply examples--let the spirit of treasure hunting be
your guide.
5. Any find that is not a Civil War/Pre-Civil War relic or
coin should be entered in the "Treasure" category.
updated
WGS/1993;1994;2012
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