ADM Vol 11, Iss 4

In this issue:

COINS OF THE COMMONWEALTH
Finding colonial era silver coins goes far beyond mere numismatic interests. They also provide an important historic perspective of early America.By Bill Dancy

“NEAR BRANDY STATION”
Even after 30 organized hunts involving thousands of participants, the camps of Culpepper keep producing relics and, most important, tangible history. By John Kendrick

SNAKES IN MILITARY HISTORY
Serpent imagery has long been a part of military culture. This article examines its use, and gives important information on snake buckles of the 1800s. By William (Bill) Jones

MISSISSIPPI MEMORIES
Thirty years of relic hunting in the Magnolia State can only result in some incredible finds and wonderful memories, as this author explains. By Dan Patterson

FACEBOOK ANGELS
When a detectorist found a WWII veteran’s bracelet at an old swimming hole, he knew what he had to do. Here’s how social media helped him return it. By Dave Wise

PVT. FRANCIS CONNER’S BUCKLE
It started with finding an initialed relic in Montana, and lead to the discovery of the Indian War soldier who once owned it. By Lawrence Heberle

A BIT OF LUCK
Even though this captain had hosted many dive parties on the Iberia shipwreck, it was by sheer luck that he was the one who finally recovered the coveted shipbuilder’s plaque.
By Capt. Dan Berg

Plus Recent Finds, Relic Identification,
and Much More!