What I found metal detecting

I love metal detecting. I’ve been very lucky. Recently I hunted a lot in Fernandina Beach /Amelia Island, Fl. Our local history dates back to the 1600s and 8 different flags flew over the area.

Anyway this lot once held a house which burned down. Then 2 restaurants were built and now razed. On this one lot I found: 4 axe heads ( one was a broadaxe), a pearl handled .38 revolver, pocket knife, horseshoe, several 2 and 3 ringer Minie balls and musket balls. 1907 Barber quarter, 1898 Barber Dime, 1892 Barber Dime. 1901 Indian Head penny, 1892 IH, 1864 IH ( Fatty), 1858 Seated Dime, 1860 Seated Half Dime, 1853 Seated Half Dime.

I thought that would be it but they tore up a section of sidewalk. Found a 2 ringer Minie Ball and....a 1718 2Reale!!! Thought it was a fake but it’s been confirmed as a real Reale.

 

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I just told my mom about what I found and she is dying laughing that I stole third base... I didn't know guys really.... Lol

 

That's really amazing I wish I can find that.

 

I can't help it Shrews but I'm laughing with your mom.

 

Actually it's not used in baseball. It's a sign post base. In baseball the three bases are 15" square and filled with a soft padding. The underside of the base has a post that fits into a hole in the ground. See attached.
I thought you would sleep better tonight knowing you didn't steal a base.

 

I'm in tears also but then again I feel terrible . You know how long it took me to dig it up? 10 minutes that was long. To be told it was third base..... I wasn't thinking. I get carried away....lol now tomorrow I have to dig the hole back up and stick it back in. that will take a while. Metal detecting is more work than I thought. but very fun and addicting...

 

Oh sweet!!!! Now I don't have to put it back! Thank you for researching it for me. I said I'm going to get myself in trouble one day.

 

Don't you dare stop.

 

That doesn't fit in a hole in the ground. It fits over a peg that is buried in the ground. We used to use a coffee can filled with concrete with a 1" square "peg" protruding out the top.

 

@Shrews1994 Is it square and what does it measure?

 

I'm talking about the top square part.

 

Pretty cool thread, I really enjoyed it...

 

Maybe at least 2 to 3 in. And yes the top of it is square.

 

If the top is 1" square I would say it's a peg used to secure the base.

 

Kindly get back to specifics of the COINS. Thank you

 

There is so much to apprieciate about this post and you as a person through sharing what you have found here. Your personality is what shines!

 

I can have little bit of fun on here too. Don't have to quit because of one person doesn't like it. Didn't have too read my post.

 

Thank you so much.

 

Well I think this picture answers the question.
You dug up the base anchor for third base.
The grounds keepers should have the tools to put it back in place correctly.

 

I had to talk to someone about it. They haven't used that field in years. Wich is good. There is a brand new one on the other side of the school.