I Found An 1863 "Union For Ever" Patriotic Token!!! Metal Detecting

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While metal detecting for interesting artifacts in the river with my Garrett AT Max metal detector, I found a good number of Civil War bullets and a really cool Civil War sutlers token. This is a coin that Yankee soldiers would have used in place of government issued coins. It says "Union For Ever" and has the date 1864. They are commonly called "patriotic tokens". I also find a very interesting Minie ball that was converted into a musket nipple protector. Nipple protectors were an Army issued item and made of brass and steel. If a soldier lost his, he might make one out of lead like this one. It was used to keep dirt and moisture from getting into the musket powder chamber while in use. I also stop at and talk about an American Indian fish trap that was in the river. It may be thousands of years old. I hope you like my video and hope you click the "like' button. Until the next time...


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I Found An 1863 "Union For Ever" Patriotic Token!!! Metal Detecting
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All Comments (20)
  • @lesahanners5057
    Chigger the digger is King of the river, woo hoo! He's diggin' and riggin' a fine video or two! Thanks for the fun, when all's said and done, you're the best, with a great point of view! Thanks for all the fun, it's always enjoyable to go on another adventure with you! MOARRRR!
  • @kgeitzel3293
    Great video Beau. Keep 'em coming! Love these longer adventures and the Native American fish weir at 29:35!
  • You just made my day better, had a pretty rough day. Thanks for beeing here :)
  • Great video Beau. That token was quite a find. I think I enjoy the civil war adventures the most. Of course, when you find caves, well, that's the most fun!
  • @stickrtrade
    Thanks so much for bringing us along on your awesome treasure hunts. I guess it's been 10 years of watching and your videos are just as wonderful as ever. You are the man! I wish I lived closer to the civil war sites!! I have learned so much from you. You inspire me to be a better treasure hunter. Thanks again man.
  • I like watching these because of the awesome finds and positive attitude. Keep up the good work!
  • @rallyrobb943
    As much as it's exciting to see your finds, it's so interesting learning about them. Thanks for always describing where and how things were used, like the nipple protector. Rock on Chiggs!
  • @cogidubnus1953
    Recovering from a heart operation...just over a week ago; just persuaded my best mate to build me a new computer...couple of days back...so it's a fresh start in loads of ways...so subscribed...loving it so far...
  • @sirflimflam
    Gotta admit if I saw you peering out at me behind some bushes I'd be pretty freaked out.
  • @janwarriner5037
    I am an addicted subscriber. Your vids are so fascinating. You explain so many interesting facts. Is this "on the job" knowledge? I suspect you read a LOT about history and nature. Some detecting folks just aim camera, dig, show with little explanation. Not you! Plus you use so many avenues to detect, water, sites, etc. absolutely par excellence! Thank you, Chigg! HH!
  • @aronk5099
    I just imagine to be one of those guys around 9:40: you see some wild looking guy grubbing in the mud down in the river, who is also trying to hide from you view at all costs and then secretly observes you from the bushes xD
  • @epidude07
    7:01 "shhh. This is our spot, not theirs." I died. You're awesome.
  • I wish someone would let you detect some of DC's historical areas, like the front yard of the White House, grass around Washington Monument, etc.... you are so completely respectful and one of the best I've ever seen. We love some NuggetNoggin as well but I think you are at the perfect age and point of experience.
  • @38kari
    Hey Beau, enjoyed your video, as always! I especially like it when you come across Indian Fishing Wiers! I'm Native American (Coushatta), and I love anything related to any indigenous tribe. That Union token was an awesome find, too. It's great that you can save all the Civil War artifacts that you can. I really love all the stuff you find, especially Union relics! I live in East Texas, and I'm a devoted fan of yours, Chris, and Michael's. I'm never bored with any of you guy's videos. And, I love seeing the wildlife and beautiful scenery in your videos. I hope you will have another Garret machine giveaway for Christmas. I would love to try to win. Chigg, You Rock! 🤘🏻
  • I'm catching up on a bunch of your vids after being away from YouTube for a bit. I always enjoy your demonstrations of things like the fish weir. Another thing that struck me again is how amazingly clear the water can be! I know it's not always that way, so I enjoy it when it is. Thanks for the hard work you put into your videos.
  • @Hjeannie1
    Thank you for sharing about the Indian fish weir. I learn something new with just about every video.
  • Nice one Beau I mean ( the chigga ) great information about the bullets in the water and how the Indians caught the fish, haha your funny hiding in the water :) best wishes from your friend across the pond :)
  • @jburritt426
    What a sweet hammer. I do love it when you find something old. Whoo hoo! I love that chain too.
  • @Mamiya645
    Saw ForgottenWeapons cover the confederate used Whitworth sniper rifle earlier today, fascinating old piece of engineering that used hexagonal .451 to great accuracy. If you find a bullet from the few used in the war it would be lightning striking twice into a goldmine followed by a meteor.