Nobody Remembers What Happened Here… But We’re Finding Clues

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  • Опубликовано: 8 июн 2023
  • On this adventure I rejoin friends Phil & Tom to metal detect a property where something important happened during the American Revolution.
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  • @kathyastrom1315
    @kathyastrom1315 Год назад +42

    That Reichsthaler coin is amazing! Fun fact-the name originated with the silver mines at Joachimsthal, and the coins minted from the silver dug there were called thalers. The Reichsthaler ended up being minted for over three hundred years! Yours falls at almost exactly the midpoint of that period of time. The word “dollar” was derived from the thaler.

  • @timohungenberg5864
    @timohungenberg5864 Год назад +20

    What u found there is a Clemens August von Bayern 1719-1761. 1/48 Taler 1745 bistum Münster.
    This means 48 of these coins are 1 Reichsthaler.
    Nice find over there. Could be brought to the states by the hessian mercenaries regiment s fought for the British.
    Best regards from Germany
    Timo

  • @keithhilton3034
    @keithhilton3034 Год назад +69

    About 30,000 German soldiers called Hessians fought with the British against the Americans in the Revolutionary War... explaining the German coin?

    • @chucknabox1164
      @chucknabox1164 Год назад +12

      Yep, I was just coming to the comments to say it was probably from the German Hessians (Mercenaries)

    • @johnjoole2258
      @johnjoole2258 Год назад

      Washington put a can of woop butt on the hessians 🛶

    • @nebbindog6126
      @nebbindog6126 Год назад +9

      My ancestors were Hessians that were left at Fort Pitt when the British lost.

    • @antonschulte9150
      @antonschulte9150 Год назад +8

      The coin is a 1/48 Taler from the state of Münster under the rule of bishop Clemens August von Bayern. Since nowadays Germany was devided into many very small states back then almost every one of them minted their own coins. They were accepted all over Europe though, valued at their silver content. Since the coin says "Landmünze" the silver content is worth slightly less than a actual 1/48 of a Reichstaler.

    • @lessismore6062
      @lessismore6062 Год назад +4

      Washington was going after the Hessians when he crossed the Delaware river.

  • @markd3250
    @markd3250 Год назад +37

    I swear Brad, your 17 minute videos always feel like they're about 5 minutes long, and then you're saying it's time to wrap up. Great finds on what looked like a beautiful day.

    • @goofusmaximusII
      @goofusmaximusII Год назад +3

      I feel the same, it seems so short which means Brad's vids captivate.

    • @richardharp4398
      @richardharp4398 Год назад +1

      I always check the time like “what? no way!”

    • @cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605
      @cosmiccoyotedog-doreenb9605 Год назад

      I agree guys, the vids are so quick. Brad, your videos are so interesting, love them.

  • @joeprovence8707
    @joeprovence8707 Год назад +27

    A great site Brad, and great friends it’s nice to see and experience normal good people once in a while considering what’s bombarding us on a daily basis in the media.

  • @NHGUIDE88
    @NHGUIDE88 Год назад +6

    square musket balls are sooo rare! Primarily used for unicorn hunting...

  • @gregkerr725
    @gregkerr725 Год назад +8

    With all the British troop clues you found, I wonder if the Thaller was dropped by a Prussian soldier. You might want to check the diameter of the musket balls and see if they differ from what the British Brown Bess used. The Prussians used a Potzdam musket and depending on the year produced fired a .71 to .78 caliber ball.

  • @bendjohans3863
    @bendjohans3863 Год назад +4

    hey that 2 button could be from the second Füsilier-Regiment of Lossberg when you found a german coin which points to hessian troops

  • @SHADOWBEAR82763
    @SHADOWBEAR82763 Год назад +2

    From the German 'thaler' (pronounced 'toller') we get the word 'dollar'. Awesome find, Brad!

  • @standbarrett755
    @standbarrett755 Год назад +1

    Thanks for taking us with you!!!

  • @dragonwalker4644
    @dragonwalker4644 Год назад +2

    In the UK, clay pipes are usually white clay, that goes dark depending on the soil it's in, finds from the River Thames especially.

  • @jakartajamie4880
    @jakartajamie4880 Год назад +1

    Ok, I’m guessing that those are your lucky gloves! Great hun and thank you for sharing. GBY

  • @justplanebob105
    @justplanebob105 Год назад +4

    I'm glad to see this today, Brad. I'm a beginner at metal detecting and I've been getting discouraged lately. Just learning how wide to dig the plug has been a problem. Not to mention that it's not easy on your body, especially for an old man like me. Watching you is encouraging. Thanks.

  • @121dough
    @121dough Год назад +2

    Always exciting when you find Colonial Militaria. With all the evidence you've dug....seems you've centered on a British encampment and staging area. That would explain all the dropped musket balls and buttons that were lost loading, unloading or manufacturing. Great day and great video. Thanks Brad, it made my day.

  • @allenmcgee6061
    @allenmcgee6061 Год назад +9

    Wow! That’s finding history. I can’t get out like I used too,so your hunts are a bright part of every Friday! THANK YOU!

  • @bahldr01
    @bahldr01 Год назад +2

    Great finds! One reason why your pipe bowl may have been partially black is that the cleaning method for clay pipes was to heat them up on the outside, sometimes in a fire.

  • @douglasangeloni9835
    @douglasangeloni9835 Год назад +3

    Great finds. Enjoy your channel. Your "blow hole" button as many call them, are more accurately called "hollow cast" buttons. First produced in the late 1600s they continued use up untill the 1770s. Some are found on early rev war sites but they were somewhat out of use by the mid Rev period. They were very common in the 1750s-1760s. I found them on some Braddock sites (1755) many years ago and at a trading post that dated from 1761-1763. The 60th button is not from the F & I War. Although the regiment was formed at that time, regimental buttons (British or otherwise as such) were not marked with regimental numbers until the late 1760- through the Rev. and later. The 60th was arround during the revolution & the 60th button found would date from about 1768- to ythe very early 1770s.... Keep up the great videos....

  • @Treasure-Charger
    @Treasure-Charger Год назад +4

    Thanks for the awesome location and hunt and congratulations to Tom, Phil, and Brad on all of the amazing finds!

  • @bendjohans3863
    @bendjohans3863 Год назад +3

    i think the campsite you may discovered was from the hessen battalion which has been sold from hessian aristocrycy to the endlish to fight for them

  • @masonmercmetaldetecting
    @masonmercmetaldetecting Год назад +5

    Those regimental buttons are insane! How amazing to find such significant pieces of American history, and the Revolutionary War to boot!!!! Congrats!!!

  • @RandyFields
    @RandyFields Год назад +3

    Great finds! What an amazing site to be hunting. The two regimental buttons are just awesome! The 26th Regiment was spread out along the Canadian border during the American Revolution. They were engaged in several small skirmishes along the border. The 60th Regiment of Foot (also known as the Royal American Regiment) was engaged in the French and Indian Wars and were stationed in the Carolinas and the Caribbean during the American Revolution. Both units have very interesting histories! Great finds, again! Keep swinging!

  • @jeffsmidwestgoldadventures4593
    @jeffsmidwestgoldadventures4593 Год назад +2

    Very cool finds and tons of history in that area the German coin, especially dealing with the Hessians that fought along with the British. That’s really neat. Find your lucky your fines bag didn’t fall off with all them musketballs you found lol. Another great video. Look forward to your next one out for now.😮😂

  • @canigetachannel
    @canigetachannel Год назад

    One of the best of Brad's, for a long time.
    Excellent video composition.
    Magnificent execution.
    Thanks Mr.Martin.
    Sincerely, me

  • @rondathiesen9317
    @rondathiesen9317 Год назад

    Great digs! Happy diggin and swingin!👍😘

  • @relicrat
    @relicrat Год назад +2

    What a cool representation of a military site that saw little or no action??? 45ish unfired musket balls compared to virtually no fired ones. That is very interesting actually!!!! Awesome video as always. Thanks for sharing.

  • @sportclay1
    @sportclay1 Год назад +2

    The German coin was likely from one of Lt. Col. Baum's or Von Breymann's men prior to, or following the Battle of Bennington. Baum and Breymann's Hessian troops served the English ( Burgoyne) during the Rev. war (mercenaries) Got their butts kicked by Stark and Warner and some of the Green Mountain Boys at Bennington. They returned to the NY area around Schuylerville and fought at Saratoga in October '77. My 6th G Grand father was General Benjamin Lincoln who was promoted over Stark. First German coin I have seen from this era. Really cool find. A friend of mine owns the property that Baums men were camped on near the Hudson in Schuylerville. He has found bunches of relics and artifacts from the camp site (both English and German) but never a German coin.

    • @donaldphelps536
      @donaldphelps536 Год назад

      Great video Brad, I am constantly amazed at how your videos tell a history lesson and are so well edited. It is really a pleasure to watch your videos and no one else I have found is on the same level.

  • @bruceeastman3893
    @bruceeastman3893 Год назад

    Love all of your episodes, i will say that i miss your longer videos with the nature shots and your amazing music included

  • @rogerdempsey7227
    @rogerdempsey7227 Год назад

    Awesome day for you guys outdoors again great fines stay blessed 👍🙏

  • @kathylincoln8917
    @kathylincoln8917 Год назад

    What an amazing day.. as always, Thank you for bringing us along

  • @johnjacobs1625
    @johnjacobs1625 Год назад

    Great Dig guys! Thx Brad!! JJ

  • @judymcpheron5955
    @judymcpheron5955 Год назад

    Great treasures. Thanks Brad and friends.

  • @OG_Bearcat
    @OG_Bearcat Год назад +2

    My jaw literally dropped when you found the German silver!!

  • @janettetippetts7942
    @janettetippetts7942 Год назад

    Whar a fun time! AND Cool finds! Thanks for sharing your adventures.

  • @cdd4248
    @cdd4248 Год назад +2

    I think even the odd worked pieces of lead tell a story. Very Cool...Really interesting historical finds and your videos end too soon!

  • @sandylee9564
    @sandylee9564 Год назад

    Love the pipe bowl......Looks like you guys had a great day. Time to celebrate.

  • @maryl1785
    @maryl1785 Год назад +2

    I always imagine how much fun it'd be to go metal detecting with you all in the mountains of Vermont. Great fun vid today, as always.

  • @ghostdigger4877
    @ghostdigger4877 Год назад

    Great finds Brad. Congratulations on finding the German silver Great video

  • @jimmymalone3494
    @jimmymalone3494 Год назад

    Awesome hunt and some very nice finds .I enjoyed your video.

  • @toddrodgers5108
    @toddrodgers5108 Год назад

    Sir what a find. O my gosh. Blessings

  • @billkaminsky6255
    @billkaminsky6255 Год назад

    Gr8 video production there in VT. I think you have a great site to metal detect on. Thank you for another wonderful piece of history.

  • @socalmetaldetecting
    @socalmetaldetecting Год назад

    Congrats on the old silver coin! Always enjoy the history!

  • @janas7088
    @janas7088 Год назад

    Awesome finds for all of you.

  • @irenemariebelanger3758
    @irenemariebelanger3758 Год назад +13

    The German coin was an incredible find That place is an interesting historical site 🇨🇦

  • @Clintreid75
    @Clintreid75 Год назад +3

    So many musket balls! Well done with the German silver Brad 👌 Keep up the great work 👍

  • @Fred-tr8zg
    @Fred-tr8zg Год назад

    Great hunt a lot of History, i enjoyed the video. 🇺🇸

  • @thatrallycarguy
    @thatrallycarguy Год назад +1

    They say that the word taller is how we got the name dollar!!!! That is just amazing!!!

  • @joebrown1382
    @joebrown1382 Год назад

    Very nice finds guys. 45 musket balls wow. Nice German coin Brad.

  • @alandufresne1975
    @alandufresne1975 Год назад +1

    Some amazing history. Great job Brad.

  • @bells1054
    @bells1054 Год назад

    Congratulations! What an absolutely awesome piece of history with that german coin! Thanks for all you do to share!

  • @deadindian87
    @deadindian87 Год назад

    Need to show more button finds in your other videos. Buttons tell a story also and make just as happy as other items. 😀
    Great video

  • @billroberts5779
    @billroberts5779 Год назад +3

    The Royal Americans 60 th Regiment of foot British I found one in central Alabama at an upper creek site. Cool thing I can almost date its arrival Major Farmer British Commander arrived Mobile Al end of French Indian war. Almost immediately confronted by native Americans who came for their annual tribute payment from the French. He had to make do and ordered coats knives whatever was available to pay over to the locals. 60th served from Canada to Louisianna for decades.

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 Год назад

    Brad and friends thank you for the adventure and seeing some awesome finds !

  • @garymartin6066
    @garymartin6066 Год назад

    That is an extremely awesome find! Congratulations

  • @ericday604
    @ericday604 Год назад

    Stunner finds!!! I love the early American artifacts. Thanks for bringing us along.

  • @stevenstark9017
    @stevenstark9017 Год назад

    Another great video Brad. I really like the musket round balls, congrats on finding the 1745 silver coin from Germany.

  • @user-sm5tz9sv3g
    @user-sm5tz9sv3g Год назад

    Great site! How exciting to see history unfold as I watch! Thank you!

  • @janeteverett1358
    @janeteverett1358 Год назад

    Thank you so much for taking us on this adventure with you. You’re so lucky that you have so many interesting places near your home.

  • @sarahharris-prewett8035
    @sarahharris-prewett8035 Год назад

    Good morning Brad ! What a Fun treasure hunting day up there! That German coin just blows me away --fantastic find !🎉😊

  • @marthafenimore4279
    @marthafenimore4279 Год назад

    What a day to remember. Good friends and great treasures.

  • @frankbrozowski1435
    @frankbrozowski1435 Год назад +1

    Greetings from Germany!

  • @twa2471
    @twa2471 Год назад +1

    The black and white colors on the pipe fragment is from the firing process. That IS a dandy example though, the embossed ones are few and far between. The "blow holes are caused during the casting process when either air or some type of contamination such as a piece of slag is present in the molten metal, or possibly some kind of contamination inside the mold itself.

  • @stormygcannon1229
    @stormygcannon1229 Год назад

    Excited you are, I am happy for you. The Thal., Is most likely during New Amsterdam period. Wow may have come over with the Hessians.😊 Now you have us sitting on the edge. Good luck and keep digging. Phil and Tom are nice gentlemen to dig with on your vids. Real happy an excited for you. Enjoy.

  • @marcelmallory2761
    @marcelmallory2761 Год назад

    Beautiful area that you were in.....great video, thank you much!

  • @VeronicaRonniDorval2638
    @VeronicaRonniDorval2638 Год назад

    Awesome finds!👍

  • @JoeInMemphis
    @JoeInMemphis Год назад +2

    Incredible day! What does a day like that even feel like? Amazing silver coin!

  • @davidwhite9045
    @davidwhite9045 Год назад

    Very cool hunt thank you for sharing

  • @markg1490
    @markg1490 Год назад

    Some really wonderful finds. Wow.

  • @dawncornwall6268
    @dawncornwall6268 Год назад +1

    I just love the original music that provides the perfect viewing backdrop. What other channel does that?

  • @rustytable
    @rustytable Год назад

    Great video!!!! Love the music! Thanks

  • @aropals672
    @aropals672 Год назад +1

    The pipe bowl is from the mid to late 1800's and normally the black will fade after a few days of being out of the moist ground.

  • @timothymcfadden9899
    @timothymcfadden9899 Год назад

    Great finds Brad. Keep up the great vids..

  • @jerrycunningham3411
    @jerrycunningham3411 Год назад

    Unbelievable video!! What a great site!! Love the video!

  • @FireFighterDetecting
    @FireFighterDetecting Год назад

    That’s an amazing place and you three did amazing with all the finds. One day I hope to be invited out east to detect with someone.

  • @dirtclodmetaldetecting
    @dirtclodmetaldetecting Год назад

    Wow! Awesome place and finds!

  • @philipcallicoat3147
    @philipcallicoat3147 Год назад

    Awesome, thanks!🇺🇸

  • @kellyhawes9293
    @kellyhawes9293 Год назад +1

    So cool.

  • @stevenstrempke8883
    @stevenstrempke8883 Год назад +1

    And it just looks like a hay field! Great video!

  • @davidbailey6350
    @davidbailey6350 Год назад

    Great area to continue checking out.

  • @YvonneWatson-ff5ex
    @YvonneWatson-ff5ex Год назад

    Another Friday morning coffee and history lesson with Brad. ❤

  • @andrealebreux260
    @andrealebreux260 Год назад

    WOW!!! Just wow!😲😯🤩😍🥰

  • @granvillewooster7673
    @granvillewooster7673 Год назад

    Awesome hunt brother ❤️👍👍

  • @fedupnow61859
    @fedupnow61859 Год назад

    It's my cherry on the top of Friday. I just love your videos

  • @CandiSue1238
    @CandiSue1238 Год назад

    Thanks Brad, another enjoyable episode. I laughed when you found a musket ball, musket ball and more musket balls. By the way, is Chris ever going to visit soon?
    Well either way, say hi and Happy Spring to you All. 🌻

  • @raymondromanos1479
    @raymondromanos1479 Год назад +1

    I think it's actually 1/48th of a Thaler. Very unusual indeed. Don't forget, there was no unified country of Germany until 1871.

  • @jimcloake
    @jimcloake Год назад

    Amazing finds congrats

  • @None-685
    @None-685 Год назад

    Amazing finds, finding an Indian penny would be something for myself.

  • @bobmanzi7712
    @bobmanzi7712 Год назад

    great stuff thanks, friday the best day of the week

  • @SandyWolf-
    @SandyWolf- Год назад

    Awesome location !

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 Год назад

    The blow-hole button. The button jar theory...no more buttons near that hole?
    Amazing find. Good job!

  • @metaldetectingqueensland1233
    @metaldetectingqueensland1233 Год назад

    I recently found a 1766 1 quarter stuber German hammered coin here in Queensland Australia 😮 copper though not silver unfortunately, well done Brad finding a super cool find like that!!! 🙂👍⛏🍺

  • @EvertHarley1
    @EvertHarley1 Год назад

    Great finds Brad amazing to see the "Reichs thaler" as a Dutch we find those coins not very often !! again great vid love it!!

  • @christopherreynolds8873
    @christopherreynolds8873 Год назад

    Great video Brad. Amazon finds all around.

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 Год назад

    Brad if I ever make it to Vermont please take me metal detecting so I can possibly find a very old coin . I've been collecting old coins since I found a 1877 Seated Liberty Dime on my great grandfather's homestead here in Kansas . I was around 10 years old when I found it .

  • @craziedigging4590
    @craziedigging4590 Год назад

    Great site there Brad. Congrats on the Silver 1745 German Coin. The Regiment Buttons and Musket Balls that's some great Historical finds. Love them. The Reale Buttons Buttons those are very nice. Congrats on all your finds. Take Care Brad.

  • @MizMissiB
    @MizMissiB Год назад

    I really enjoy your videos. So much about your speech and mannerisms are just like my youngest son.

  • @thomasbauerle2366
    @thomasbauerle2366 Год назад

    Hello there 👋🏻
    Just came new to this Channel an i really like it 👍🏻
    That's actually 48/1 Reichs Thaler. Which means, 48 of these coins would be 1 Reichs Thaler. It's like 4 Quarters to make One Dollar.
    Smallest unit has been 360/1 Reichsthaler, which was called 1 Reichspfennig.
    Awesome finds 👏🏻🍀
    Best Regards, from the East Frisian Coast 🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @RonaldWood-ep7vg
    @RonaldWood-ep7vg Год назад

    Very very good video , thanks

  • @utsteinproductions
    @utsteinproductions Год назад +1

    That German coin makes me think Hessian troops were on the site.

  • @dananderson128
    @dananderson128 Год назад

    Incredible is indeed the word to describe these fields and the finds. Live that German coin!!!

  • @baystateplugflipper7061
    @baystateplugflipper7061 Год назад

    Great job boys, I can be there in an hour and a half😅