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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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Manhattan
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Primary Interest: Other
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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 |
Why is lemonade made with artificial flavor and dish soap is made with real lemons?
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Building my empire one Shiny at a time
Posts: 1995
Tacoma, Wa.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites MXT, Garrett Pro-Pointer
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Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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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.  |
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CANE FIELD BANDITS IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Posts: 10572
Moonlight and Magnolias
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266-X and Tesoro Silver µMax
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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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 finds posts were found on PRIVATE PROPERTY with total consent and permission from the owners of said property.
Scrap IRON recovered and recycled since March 2008: 2660 lbs.
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CS IS NEXT
Posts: 8311
MARYLAND
Detector used Detector(s) Used - TDI White's MXT's and Surf II Lot's-O-Coil's
___________ Ring Found & Returned!___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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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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Southeast Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-trac, Explorer II, Xterra30, Whites Prizm IV
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Reply To This Topic #6 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 #7 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:35:43 pm |
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Posts: 298
NE Georgia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - EAGLE II, TIGERSHARK, COMPADRE , MXT
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 01:42:52 pm |
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South Central PA
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Reply To This Topic #11 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 Detector(s) Used - Garrett GTI 1500 w/Sunray Probe ---Tesoro De Leon
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Reply To This Topic #12 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 |
In the academies many books, at the circus many sacks of peanuts, at the club rooms many cigar butts.
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Posts: 653
Hen Pecked Hollow
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher CZ3D, Whites TM 808,
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #13 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: 5726
Location: Undisclosed
_____________ Old Gold Ring & Silver Coins_____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #14 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)
GEAR: Whites, MXT
LOCATION: Undisclosed
EXPERIENCE: 8 Years +
E-MAIL: mudswat1979@yahoo.com
(7WarNic, 3 V-Nic, One1865 2cent, Two LC, 14 IH, 1 Flyer, 170+wheats,12tokens,12-SQ ,41-SD,1-SHD, 0-SD)
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Reply To This Topic #15 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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NJ
Detector used Detector(s) Used - EXCAL 2, SOV. GT
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Reply To This Topic #17 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: 5773
Southeast Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-trac, Explorer II, Xterra30, Whites Prizm IV
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Reply To This Topic #18 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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Posts: 7092
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE/Garrett GTI 2500/ Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:21:39 pm |
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GTI 2500/ACE 250
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Posts: 380
The Lone Star State
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 02:27:15 pm |
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Explorer II
Minelab Sovereign Elite
Bounty Hunter 505
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Posts: 1015
Detector used Detector(s) Used - X-Terra 705
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Reply To This Topic #21 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: 1534
Punta Gorda, Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Compass & Beachunter 300, Garrett Seahunter Excalibur ll
_____________ 14K Sapphire Ring_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #22 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 |
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Reply To This Topic #23 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: 3568
Close enough to the beach
Detector used Detector(s) Used - **Tesoro Tiger Shark** Tesoro Silver Umax** Minelab Sov Gt w/WOT coil** Whites 6000Di Pro SL**
___________ Ring Found & Returned - Another Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #24 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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Posts: 3590
Wartburg, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Garrett Ace 250
___________ Dog Tag Found & Returned - Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #25 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 |
A bird in the hand..... Will poop on you!
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Northern California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Safari; Tesoro Silver uMax
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Reply To This Topic #26 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 Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Conquistador Umax - Old First Texas Treasure Tracker
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:01:33 pm |
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aaah........nice "yellow wafer"
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2012 FINDS
1879 Morgan Dollar
2011 FINDS-?
2010 FINDS-?
2009 FINDS
IH - 1889,1892,1902,04,06,07,08,07,04
Buffalo - 1935
Wheats -?
Silver-1 charm
CW Relics- a three ringer, old 1850 buckle
http://www.cafepress.com/GeoMercantileCo
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:10:02 pm |
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[I know that I have nominated several people who have made it on there. I just meant is this a Banner worthy find?
Why would it not be? Would you not think if you found a coin, you'd want it on the banner? Sounds a little like sour grapes to me. |
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Semper Fi!
Posts: 2173
Indiana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer XS-2, Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:14:40 pm |
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Looks like a banner coin to me!! Super SWEEEEEET coin, and super congrats~!!!!!! It took me 18 years to find my gold coin(1880 $5) and can still get chills thinking about that find!! If there's one, maybe another one sits there waiting for you to rescue!!
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"Two things are infinite, the Universe and Human stupidity, and I'm not so sure about the Universe"
~Albert Einstein~
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Your best find is still in the ground somewhere
Posts: 2228
Hazelwood, MO
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's Prizm II
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:17:54 pm |
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WTG on the gold!! You hit the jackpot with that!
I'm afraid I don't have any advice on cleaning your coin..gold is kind of soft so be careful.
Nat
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Posts: 632
N.E.P.A.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher CZ-5, Fisher 1280-X
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:18:02 pm |
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Wow, that's the 3rd dream coin on here this week!
Amazing find!
Serious congratulations!
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Posts: 4090
New Mexico
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XLT
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:22:24 pm |
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[I know that I have nominated several people who have made it on there. I just meant is this a Banner worthy find?
Why would it not be? Would you not think if you found a coin, you'd want it on the banner? Sounds a little like sour grapes to me. I think you're reacting a little early on this, Fisher. Mastereagle's not asking if the find it good enough to be on the banner. He's asking that it be placed there. |
We all know there's no such thing as a "hunted out" location. Let's stop using that phrase to describe a park out of which you just dug a pile of coins! Obviously that particular place wasn't "hunted out", right?
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PA
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:27:21 pm |
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BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANNEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRRRRRRRRR RRRRRRR A job well done, buddy! Kyle |
Those early PA settlers did too much and that is why coppas are found in abundance!
The Three Datectateers will  miles to find the Colonial "stuff"! 
KirkKyleChris (KKC)  and  to those long-forgotten, coppa-dropping settlers!
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Wolfpack Life Member
Posts: 2904
Stephens City, Virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Treasure Ace250 Tesoro Cibola
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:43:10 pm |
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Welcome to the Gold Coin Club!! I became a member a little over a year ago. Heartfelt Congrats!! DM |
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Posts: 20407
South Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - 70's Whites TM Amphibian, DetectorPro Pulse, Ace 250
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:49:07 pm |
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Posts: 524
central pa
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Spectra V3i
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:52:37 pm |
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way to go - i, like many hear have read about the shark pitt for a long time and have enjoyed your finds, looks like you found the "crown jewel" of the pit
awesome coin
vp
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Prairieville, Louisiana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer SE, Explorer II, Whites DFX
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 03:58:50 pm |
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I'm glad for you rtde3. Here's to hoping you find many more. Well, at least another one. |
"The best discriminator is a shovel"
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:01:32 pm |
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So Kool!! when I read your story i put myself in your place if only for a few seconds.I would have had my hand holding th pouch too! Funny how paranoia sets in with the excitement.Great job there |
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Best find 1819 Large Cent
Posts: 1040
Pittsfield ma
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites PRIZM IV,Whites M-6
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:04:14 pm |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!! I have dreams of that find congrat's |
Golden1
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Southern CA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE; X-1 Target Probe; Pro Coil, 6x8 SEF, Coiltek Platypus Elliptical, Sunray X8, Expl. 1050 coils
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:13:14 pm |
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Alright!!! You finally got a gold coin from "The Pit". It's amazing how many times you've hunted that place and pull so many coins/relics/bottles/jewelry. And now you can add a Gold Coin to your amazing list. It looks to be in great condition too. Way To Go!! CAPTN SE Dan |
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:18:22 pm |
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" I always thought someone should do something about that....... then I realized, I am that someone."
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Posts: 14861
SE Louisiana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:29:38 pm |
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Congrats, Rob! I'm so thrilled for you...it's about time you found a gold coin...super sweet find.  RR |
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MA.
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:39:15 pm |
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It just goes to show you good thing comes tp those who wait. |
It is better to be Hated for who you are. Than Loved by some thing you are not.
Al Davis.
R.I.P. G.U.
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:55:06 pm |
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nice
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IRON BRIGADE MEMBER
Posts: 888
Central Kentucky
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX with the 950 and 12incher Tesoro Bandido
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 04:56:49 pm |
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It just goes to show you good thing comes tp those who wait. and dig there butts off! |
KINDAFOUNDABUCKLE
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Best find 1817 Large Cent
Posts: 765
Chittenango, NY
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX 300 Sunray DX-1 probe/ XLT Sunray XL-1 probe
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:04:24 pm |
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Simply outstanding I wonder if that coin came from one the cash registers you found the fragments of As for cleaning, I would lean towards electrolysis for removing stuck on bits of crust, just go slow, dipping it in for only 20 seconds at a time max. I did this with some silver coins I found. Gold should react similarly. HH, Donny |
"All I ask for are back roads lined with cellar holes and a Prius to drive them with."
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Looking for that ONE find.
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South Central Kansas
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:10:03 pm |
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I would of felt the same way. I bet it felt you would never get to shore. Your post made me feel like I was there. Congrats on a great fine. I hope you fine more and thank you for posting. Yea!!! Shark Pit.
Burdie
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Cleveland, Ohio
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:11:05 pm |
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Wow!! Congrats man. That'd look great on the banner. That place just keeps proving its a winner huh. Congrats for finding it (lol the coin AND the site) and doing a good job with being thorough with the pit as it has so many targets. HH!
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Seymour Johnson AFB NC
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Etrac,Vaquero, Cibola, Minlab Excal and a vibra probe 580
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:11:12 pm |
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God and country.
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Wayne County, NY
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab X-Terra 70 / Tesoro TigerShark
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:13:30 pm |
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4yrs... but your persistance has finally paid off! |
Happy Hunting!
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Posts: 5352
Bradenton, Fl
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE 250, Minelab Excal II, ETrac
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:15:50 pm |
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Fantastic. I love your posts from the shark pit. Now we will all have to do the happy dance for you and with you! Congrats. |
Debby
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Moronica, northwest of Chicago.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - E-trac & Bounty Hunter Land Star
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:17:54 pm |
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God bless our veterans! Thank you for your sacrifices!  |
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Posts: 3933
Zelienople
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XLT
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:23:24 pm |
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Congratulations on a great find! That is why we work so hard; today just might be the day of that special find.
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A gentleman farmer named Floyd
With some of his kin was annoyed
The boys in their youth
Did not know the truth
And one of his tools was destroyed
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San Diego County
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:25:31 pm |
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You deserved to find that as much time as you spend in the water risking drowning, etc. WTG  |
Enjoying the "Good Life" in SoCal
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Posts: 5384
Ann Arbor, MI
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, Beach Hunter ID, Garrett 750
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 05:25:50 pm |
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HOORAY! It should clean up nice  HH -GC |
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Posts: 554
spokane,wa.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Classic I.D.
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 06:16:35 pm |
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It couldnt happen to a more deserving person.
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wolf pack!!!
Posts: 6788
Texas
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minlabe SE, ace 250, fisher 1280x
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 06:19:15 pm |
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Thats oustanding, I am overjoyed for you, it was certainly well deserved
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Important Disclaimer: No racist- slurs, Innuendos or Insults implied in the above post.
AND, I don't have time to spell check!
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Posts: 1029
The Constituition State
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 06:36:57 pm |
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Kind of like the icing on the cake...Big time congrats....and as mentioned...well deserved.... |
The best laid plans of mice and men often go awry... - Robert Burns
I miss the days that they made toys that could kill a kid.
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Posts: 1789
New Hampshire - USA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher CZ20, Teknetics T2 & Whites BH300
_____________ Class Ring - Found & Returned_____________
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 06:43:02 pm |
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Congratulations!! Beautiful coin - I wouldn't do anything to try to clean it until your excitement wears down - too much chance that in your haste you might damage it. I think I'd just soak it in distilled water for the time being.
You're really got an amazing site to hunt there - it's always so much fun to see what neat things you locate there.
way to go!
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"There is no getting away from a treasure that once fastens upon your mind" - Joseph Conrad (Nostromo)
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Posts: 4827
Houston, TX
Detector used Detector(s) Used - V3/DX-1, E-Trac/X-1, Excalibur II
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 06:50:27 pm |
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Man, you deserve it...you put in the time and hit the big one! Big congratz to ya!
HH!
TBGO
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"God is dead!" Nietzsche. "God never existed!" Hitchens. "Nietzsche and Hitchens are both dead!" God.
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Posts: 1153
upstate N.Y.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher cz-20/minelab explorer xs
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 07:01:56 pm |
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Awesome ! Congrats ! |
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Posts: 499
Falmouth, Ky.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 07:02:44 pm |
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WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! congrats
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Posts: 4573
Three Rivers
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites V3i & Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 07:06:20 pm |
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Wow Big Congrats Rob.
You deserve it man. With all the great things that were coming up at that spot you were bound to hit a gold piece sooner or later. I'm hoping at some point I find a gold coin just for the thrill. That is priceless.
Oh by the way you don't even need to clean it. I'd put it in a ultrasonic jewlery cleaner for a few baths and that is it. Put it into a coin bezel and were it on a rope. I wear a 1893 Ten Dollar gold coin and love it.
HH Jer
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Sunny South Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's Surf PI Pro, White's Dual Field, Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 07:20:08 pm |
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I have to throw in my Super Congradulations!! WhooHooooo. Man that is sweet, That one is still on my short list, Awesome my friend. Aloha
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FINDING NEEDLES IN HAYSTACKS, IT'S WHAT I DO.
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 07:23:48 pm |
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Nice find. I bet you clutched it tightly on the way out of the water. |
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Posts: 364
Baltimore/Cambridge, MD
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Teknetics T2, ACE 250
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 07:37:03 pm |
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Congrats Rob!!! You definitely deserve it. I bet it sucked to watch that sucker roll of the pier whenever it did. The chesapeake gives up another one of her treasures. Banner!!!
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Great Falls, Montana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX & a Sunray probe
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 08:07:36 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 08:39:08 pm |
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ROB!!!!!   How awesome is that!!!!! I am SOOOO happy for you! Well deserved! FANTASTIC find! MANY CONGRATULATIONS!!! Nana
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Kalispell, Montana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - MXT300
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 09:34:25 pm |
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Awesome find. I bet that recharged you for another 4 years. Where there's one.....
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 09:47:46 pm |
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Rob,
Just wanted to say, I've spent the past hour or so getting myself familiarized with your completely astonishing collection from the Pit... it's hard to imagine all of that coming from one place, but you've hit that place with tenacity, and it shows.
Interestingly, there is a place almost exactly like yours at the Pit back in my hometown of Port Arthur, Texas. It was called Pleasure Pier, and I believe it, too, was damaged beyond repair from storms. Sadly, however, most, if not all of the area was dredged to extend a ship channel from Sabine Lake into the Gulf. (If only I could figure out where all that dirt got carted off to!)
And that after seeing that amazing collection, it makes seeing that gold coin that much more special. It is every detectorist's dream (including mine) to find a gold coin in their lifetime, and I couldn't be happier for you!
I have not (yet!) had this experience myself, but every time I dig a target, it's in the back of my mind, and actually seeing someone find one gives it just that much more plausibility.
My warmest congratulations, and I look forward to seeing your next awe-inspiring finds!
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MINELAB XS-2 Pro ....... XTERRA 305 ....... EXPLORER SE PRO
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Joliett Schuylkill County
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Jun 06, 2008, 11:57:51 pm |
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Awsome ! Congrats Rob
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Montgomery, AL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter Pioneer 202
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 12:08:16 am |
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I'm sure that was a great feeling! And steak and beer to celebrate..nullcel :thumbsup:lent choice.
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callahan,fl
Detector used Detector(s) Used - delta 4000 / ace 250 - used BH and many others too
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 12:10:04 am |
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if gold coins aren't banner worthy -- what is? --- yes indeedy --- banner banner banner
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Posts: 1075
Fremont, Ohio
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F-75, CZ-70, CZ-21, 1280x, Vibraprobe 560
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 12:57:16 am |
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A HUGE Congratulations to you! That is an absolutely awesome find, with suberb detail. I enjoyed the recovery story and felt as if I were recovering it myself. I enjoy the seeing Shark Pit finds very much, so keep hitting it and find us some more cool stuff to look at. Steve |
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West Virginia, USA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Xterra 70,Fisher F2,Titan 3000XD,Bounty Hunter Landstar
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 02:55:34 am |
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AWESOME rtde3  congrats on the find and the banner |
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Indian Wells Valley, CA
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 03:01:10 am |
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Wow! That is definately a rare find. The Shark Pit has been good to you over the years, and it's still producing. I'll bet you won't come down for awhile after that find.
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Posts: 100
St. Louis, MO. / Naples, FL.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer2/Excalibur
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 04:34:44 am |
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Posts: 7307
Chicago IL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab_Explorer_SE_Pro w/ SunRay pinpointer & Garrett_Ace250
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 04:41:14 am |
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its worth in the thousands!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Romeotopia
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 04:50:27 am |
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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 Tru dat! |
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Indy
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Cz3d
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 05:37:23 am |
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Supper nice rtde3,,, a big CONGRATS!!! It looks to be in great shape too... Continued Good luck, & Happy hunting~ |
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Bellevue, WA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Tesoro TigerShark
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 05:53:02 am |
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very nice job! You finally found a gold coin! A lot of us including me still havn't even found silver! You are at the top of the game! Congratulations! You deserve that banner! I would put it in a coin case and grade it and price it. That would be worth it! Congratulations!!!
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Southern California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505 , Garrett Sea Hunter Mark II, Explorer SE
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 07:35:03 am |
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Definately well deserved!!
I would also like to wager $5 that there is another one out there.
Any takers?
Seriously though, I have really enjoyed your posts and I am glad you scored a heart skipper!
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Houston Tx.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ACE250x2/Bounty Hunter 101/RadioShack
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 07:42:40 am |
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That was an incredible find do you think there is a possibility of another being burried in the same area??? it reallllllly is super cool to find such a treasure good luck on your next journey  |
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 07:45:26 am |
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Gold coins should go up top!
GOOOOOLLLLLLDDDDDD!!!!!
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Florida & San Salvador, El Salvador
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Excalibur 1000, Garrett Infinium LS, Garrett Sea Hunter II, Ace 250 (for my 9 year old son), and another Excalibur 1000 for backup
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 07:48:04 am |
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I have not tried to clean it yet (any help?) I wanted to show you guys first!
First congratulations on finding what 99.9% of us treasure hunters dream of finding. The holy grail of finds...a gold coin. On the cleaning subject, think before you do it. Once it is cleaned it can't be undone. Sometimes it is better to leave it how it is. Put it in a display with a lot of the other excellent objects that you find at the pit. Last thing, wow, I had a feeling that you would find something like that sooner or later. All the other items that you pull out of there point to the correct time period and if there is one there may be more. I love reading your posts. Keep them coming. I wish I could find myself my own shark pit. |
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Posts: 694
Utah
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Tejon, Garrett Ace 350.
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 09:18:42 am |
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Good Job! Now go and find a couple more! Kane 23
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 09:22:19 am |
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That's pretty.
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 09:58:22 am |
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Posts: 4
Glenbeulah, Wisconsin
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 10:16:03 am |
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Nice!!! |
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Wisconsin
Detector used Detector(s) Used - GARRETT GTI 2500, Garrett Infinium
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 10:24:27 am |
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Great looking 'Yaller Boy'!
Nice Job! Steak and Beer for sure!
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South Central, NC
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 11:49:50 am |
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Wasn't this up in the banner earlier?
Weird. I could have sworn I saw this guys coin in the banner. A detected gold coin is a mythological, mystical, magical thing that any treasure hunter would be totally stoked about finding. It is literally a dream come true for the lucky soul who manages to pull gold from the Earth. It's the reason we post here, buried gold. I absolutely LOVE seeing gold coins.
Goldgoldgoldgoldgoldgold.
I just like saying it!
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Let's go dig some history!
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TEXAS
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter Tracker IV / Garrett Ace 250/Minelab X-Terra 70
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 12:14:35 pm |
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WOW!!! That is one AWESOME find!! WTG!
HH
Baggins
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Massachusetts
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 12:28:49 pm |
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 01:10:55 pm |
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Sweet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Holding history in our hands is a treasure in itself.
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liverpool, uk
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Xp Deus/2 Fisher CZ-20's
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 02:42:07 pm |
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congrats on the gold coin. i've been lucky enough to find one too,amazing feeling. where theres one there may be more,hope you find some on the next trip back there. |
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Oldest Coin Found is a 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime
Posts: 892
Star City
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's - DFX,Prizm V, Spectra V3
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 03:57:57 pm |
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Your finds just got golden. Good for you. With all of the old coins that you have been taking out of that hole for the last 4 years, it was just a matter of time before you found one. Now, they will probably start coming at a much faster rate. WTG |
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Posts: 10572
Moonlight and Magnolias
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266-X and Tesoro Silver µMax
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 04:03:11 pm |
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The person you need to contact about cleaning advice is MT..JM (the guy who posted the SanFrancisco cache of double eagles). Many of them had rust spots and discolorations, and they turned out beautifully. Send him a PM. (See the cleaned-up photo in reply #16). A good many of his coins are Much worse in terms of crust and discoloration than yours. Find out his cleaning procedure. Here's the link: http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,145244.0.htmlI would NOT use electrolysis on the coin! Since gold is so inert, there has to be something that will act on the discoloration from whatever the coin was laying beside, but not act on the gold itself. A chemist should be able to help you out with this... However, since that SF double eagle cache cleaned up so well, I'd say that the same cleaning method is the way to go. Regards, Buckleboy |
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central Indiana
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Jun 07, 2008, 07:23:01 pm |
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I'm glad to see you add this to your collection. Many big congrats on that one.
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