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Detector used: Fisher CZ-20, Ace 250, BH 505, MP3 Digital
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Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:24:22 PM |
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I have been hunting the Shark Pit for 4 years now & my #1 goal has always been to find a gold coin there. WELL I JUST DID IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am still shaking & it's been an hour!  I got out of the water so fast my legs cramped up on the way! I have not tried to clean it yet (any help?) I wanted to show you guys first! I had been out there for about 2 hours not really finding much when I got a light signal. It was way down in the thick mud & stuck to a crust rock on the face side. When I first saw it in my sifter I thought it was a cool token. Then I pulled it off the rock & saw the face & date (1881). Well me not really knowing coins that well, I thought it was a quarter. But then I said, Hey why is there no cookie crust on it & it's not silver?  ?? It kinda looked copper??? Then it hit me!!!!! I was so scared I was going to lose it on the way out of the water I kept one hand on my pouch all the way to my truck! It's seems dumb to even show the other finds of the day! I just can't believe it!!! I remember when Lonewolfe found his gold coin next to a sidewalk a few years ago & I thought of how cool it would be to find one! Well today's the day!!!! Thanks for looking! I'm on my way to have a steak & a few beers!!!  UPDATE Scroll down on page 2 to see my post with Before & After pictures after cleaning! |
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Somewhere over the rainbow...oh wait, that was Kermit...just here!
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:26:46 PM |
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SAAWWWEEEET! It was bound to happen! Congrats!
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AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM
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Posts: 1547
Manhattan
Detector used: Fisher 1280x
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:29:18 PM |
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WOW nice gold coin rtde3 very nice $5 piece, Fantastic Congratulations  Glenn |
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Clad total 08 = uhhhh lost count Posts: 545
Tacoma, Wa.
Detector used: Whites MXT, Fisher CZ-5, Tesoro TigerShark
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:29:56 PM |
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:thumbsup That is definitely reason to celebrate. Looks like all the hard work paid off. I can't say congrats enough. Great find.  |
Thats gonna itch when it dries.
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IRON BRIGADE MEMBER Posts: 5811
Kentucky
Detector used: Fisher 1266-X and Tesoro Silver uMax
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:32:15 PM |
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OMG what a find! That's INCREDIBLE!!! You knew that with soooo many coins in there, it was a possibility to find one. I'm so happy that one was there waiting for you--you deserve this. |
Any relics, coins, or other items appearing in my post above were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
2008 Clad: 28
2008 Old Coins: 46
IRON recovered and recycled since March: 575 lbs.
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Posts: 6117
Mt. Airy,MD
Detector used: White's MXT and Surf II
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:34:04 PM |
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Congratulation's Rob!!!! You've put a Hell of alot of time into the "PIT" my man,it's about time you were rewarded with something like this.  Beautiful work Rob!!! |
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Just trying to shepherd ~ That valley is Dark ... Posts: 5454
~ Missouri ~
Detector used: ~ Only the Very Best My Hard Earned Money can Buy ~
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:34:44 PM |
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BANNER... Like I said the Shark Pit is the Gift That Keeps on Giving... ROCK ON...  Nick |
The path of the Righteous man is beset on all sides by the iniquities of the selfish and the tyranny of evil men. Blessed is he who in the name of charity and good will shepherds the weak through the valley of darkness for he is truly his brother's keeper ...
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Posts: 5031
Southeast Missouri
Detector used: Explorer II, Tesoro Deleon, Xterra30, BH Discovery1100
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:35:11 PM |
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Banner???
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"It isn't the age, it's the mileage" IJ
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:35:43 PM |
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“In all matters of opinion,
our adversaries are insane.”
— Oscar Wilde
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Somewhere over the rainbow...oh wait, that was Kermit...just here!
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:38:37 PM |
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Banner???
It's that thing on the top of the screen!  |
AUT VIAM INVENIAM AUT FACIAM
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Posts: 302
NE Georgia
Detector used: EAGLE II, TIGERSHARK, COMPADRE , MXT
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:42:52 PM |
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:47:05 PM |
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Wow..that is a fabulous find. Congrats on the BIG GOLD jgas |
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Posts: 398
South Central PA
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:47:50 PM |
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here is the price from online price guide maybe more on some sites this site is usually a lil lower then most guides.. Since I'm not sure which you have I copy pasted all for 1881. they start at good condition an go to ms60 btw that is awesome you found gold!!!
1881 220 244 256 274 280 294 306 312 324 336
1881/0 -- 244 256 348 630 720 810 890 1,000 1,470
1881 CC 270 450 510 930 2,310 6,250 7,310 9,660 12,310 25,680
1881 S 220 244 256 274 280 294 306 312 324 336
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some people call me the creeper ,cuz they don't know my name or face - Alice Cooper
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Detector used: Garrett GTI 1500 w/Sunray Probe ---Tesoro De Leon
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:48:52 PM |
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rtde3, you got it. A big CONGRAT. Very nice. have a good un............ SHERMANVILLE |
There were giants in the earth and all this land was filled with fairies.
If you know them, fairies, you know that they resemble humans, but their legs are much longer than ours, with the feet facing backward.
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Posts: 573
Hen Pecked Hollow
Detector used: Fisher CZ3D
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:50:46 PM |
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I always thought that it was just a matter of time....your hard work and persistence has paid off and this find is well deserved....I'll bet this won't be your last either...congrats...Steve
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MUD(S.W.A.T) Posts: 3107
Ithaca, NY, Area
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:52:04 PM |
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Wow, now that's cool stuff. Its been a long time coming. Congratulations, maybe more gold coins at that site. Very happy for you brother. Banner Stuff !! Keep @ it and HH!! |
TAG: MUD(S.W.A.T)
LOCATION: Watkins Glen, NY
GEAR: Whites, MXT
EXPERIENCE: Going on 4 years
E-MAIL: mudswat1979@yahoo.com
(2WarNic,One1865 2 cent, One1854 LC, 6 IH, 70+wheat cents,8tokens,5-SQ ,23-SD,0-SHD, 0-SD)
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Posts: 4327
Detector used: Fisher CZ-20, Ace 250, BH 505, MP3 Digital
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:58:02 PM |
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Thanks so much everyone! How should I clean it? Or should I? |
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Posts: 240
Detector used: Fisher F4, White's Surfmaster PI
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:00:15 PM |
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C O N G R A T S ! I add my WTG with all the others! I tried to figure out (from your past posts..unsuccessfully) where this location is, in general of course...am I correct in guessing east coast? close to Florida? HH Joe |
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NJ
Detector used: XT70 SOV. GT
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:05:53 PM |
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Live your life in such a way, that when your feet hit the floor in the morning, satan shudders and says, OH CHIT, SHE'S AWAKE.
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Posts: 5031
Southeast Missouri
Detector used: Explorer II, Tesoro Deleon, Xterra30, BH Discovery1100
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:19:20 PM |
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Banner???
It's that thing on the top of the screen! I know that I have nominated several people who have made it on there. I just meant is this a Banner worthy find? |
"It isn't the age, it's the mileage" IJ
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Detector used: Minelab Explorer SE/Garrett GTI 2500/ Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:21:39 PM |
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GTI 2500/ACE 250
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The Lone Star State
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:27:15 PM |
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Explorer II
Quattro MP
Minelab Sovereign Elite
Bounty Hunter 505
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Detector used: RadioShack Discovery 3
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:40:54 PM |
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You deserve the steak & beers!!! Way to go!!!! |
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Posts: 937
Punta Gorda, Florida 46 RINGS
Detector used: Compass & Beachunter 300
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:41:26 PM |
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I just meant is this a Banner worthy find?
I think any gold coin found with a detector should just be a automatic banner. They are very seldom found and it is a awesome find for anyone... congrats |
BEACHHUNTER 300
45 rings this year |
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:42:28 PM |
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Congrats RTD. Way to go. You earned it....Lance
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Posts: 1865
port richey,fl
Detector used: Garrett GTAx 400 Tesoro Tiger Shark Tesoro Silver Umax
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:47:37 PM |
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Well, it's about time! Congrats big time! |
Time is nothing, timing is everything.
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Wartburg, Tennessee. U.S.A.
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:53:13 PM |
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I always thought that it was just a matter of time....your hard work and persistence has paid off and this find is well deserved....I'll bet this won't be your last either...congrats...Steve
I totally agree. You deserve it for sure buddy. NICE!!!!!!!!!! DANGLANGLEY |
God help this great nation.
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Posts: 512
Banning, Ca
Detector used: Minelab 2100v2; Tesoro Silver uMax
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:58:28 PM |
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awesome, Awesome, AWESOME!!!!! What a great find! Savor this moment–you may never find another one again...but I'm hoping you will!  I got faked out the other day. It was dusk, barely any light left, I was detecting a lot that went back to the turn of the century, and then I pulled up a coin...it was golden in color, stars circled the circumference, I got jittery...then I lightly rubbed off the dirt to see what I had found...a worthless no cash token.  Ray |
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nc
Detector used: Tesoro Conquistador Umax - Old First Texas Treasure | | |
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