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Could I wait for my 2 days off, could I bowlegs. I left work early today to start my holiday  Dad had tipped me off where the Saxon Sword Pommel had come from & where I should start detecting. 1st rule always ignore your Dad's advice, they know nothing I started where my gut told me too! First run I got a roman coin & on that same run I got the best roman brooch I have ever had; 2nd Century import from Gaul (France). Sea Monster called a Hippocampus. The head of a horse & the tail of a fish. The pin still moves. Its a very rare brooch in amazing condition. I can't explain how happy I am with it. I had 7 roman coins all with some detail in 2.5 hours by myself! Is it going to be a good day tomorrow?, more importantly will I sleep!! |
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TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Three Rivers
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 10:39:55 am |
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That is a beautiful broach.
Yes, I agree hard to sleep when your onto a good site.
HH Jer
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 10:59:11 am |
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GAWD! im speecheless!
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Eugene Oregon
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 11:02:01 am |
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WOW wow WOW wow WOW wow WOW ~ THAT SEA MONSTER IS AWESOME!!! SO COOL!!! Congrat's!
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Got dog tags? I'm looking for old dog tax tags and dog license tags! From any city, any county, and any state (prefer pre-1970) ~ oddcoins@msn.com
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Sunny South Florida
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 11:11:53 am |
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Wow What an amazing find. I know I couldn't/wouldn't sleep. Congrats my Friend. |
FINDING NEEDLES IN HAYSTACKS, IT'S WHAT I DO.
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 11:23:48 am |
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Now that is a banner find if there ever was one! Everyone get on this wagon and nominate this for banner!!!
Cheers mate, it did cross my mind. All I need is the find & I'm happy forever! For those who are money minded, the book price for these is £400-£600 (about $1000) |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 11:26:03 am |
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I need a drink & the place is dry  This site is one of the most exciting I have detected in years. every signal & I'm wondering what its going to be. |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Middlesex County, New Jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX w/ Sunray DX-1 probe and Minelab Excalibur 1000
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:04:55 pm |
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Great brooch. Try to get some sleep and good luck tomorrow although I don't think you will need it.
NJ
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uk
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:05:19 pm |
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I need a drink & the place is dry This site is one of the most exciting I have detected in years. every signal & I'm wondering what its going to be. i can be there in an hour with a crate of stella and some sort of ale for yourself  |
Who needs Cartwheel Pennies anyway?
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:11:50 pm |
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I need a drink & the place is dry This site is one of the most exciting I have detected in years. every signal & I'm wondering what its going to be. i can be there in an hour with a crate of stella and some sort of ale for yourself What about the misses  I would like to invite you on this one, but the farmer took some convincing (1 years worth of visiting etc...), he has his trusted detectorist & until now has let no others on. I feel I'm pushing it a bit as Dad got the permission for me  |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:15:20 pm |
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Crusader, Your finds just amaze me.. that brooch is awesome..will you be able to keep that or will it end up in a museum..totally awesome finds.. cant even begin to imagine finding roman coins either.. super impressed here..
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:19:54 pm |
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Crusader, Your finds just amaze me.. that brooch is awesome..will you be able to keep that or will it end up in a museum..totally awesome finds.. cant even begin to imagine finding roman coins either.. super impressed here..
I keep it (by Law), after coming to an understanding with the farmer. We will show all, but there is no way of knowing how he will react, as it will be the first time we have shown him anything. Basically I will keep it but may need to trade off other items or write a cheque. |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Southern CA
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:21:19 pm |
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Wow, that's a very cool SeaMonster Brooch!!  I'd be staring at it for hours if it was mine! Very nice find!! Congrats, CAPTN SE Dan |
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:27:35 pm |
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i nominated it for banner! i will dream of being at a site like that the rest of my life! how does a bloody yank ever get to dig a site like that?   |
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uk
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:28:47 pm |
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I need a drink & the place is dry This site is one of the most exciting I have detected in years. every signal & I'm wondering what its going to be. i can be there in an hour with a crate of stella and some sort of ale for yourself What about the misses I would like to invite you on this one, but the farmer took some convincing (1 years worth of visiting etc...), he has his trusted detectorist & until now has let no others on. I feel I'm pushing it a bit as Dad got the permission for me "what about the misses"?? hey if thats what it takes i'll bring her for you(she's a bit ugly though) |
Who needs Cartwheel Pennies anyway?
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Denver, Colorado
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 12:53:23 pm |
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Now that is one beautiful piece of history!
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Moonlight and Magnolias
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 01:31:49 pm |
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This is the first detector find I've seen posted on here that was Classical Mythology-related. Incredible!
You've got my nomination for the Banner.
Good luck and best wishes in your conversation with the farmer.
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East Coast
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 01:37:27 pm |
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Good Golly Miss Molly, what a find! Congratulations.
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 01:40:51 pm |
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BANNER! BANNER! BANNER!
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Charlotte
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 01:41:25 pm |
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Whoa, that is an awesome piece! That really should get banner, everyone needs to
see that piece. That's a bobby dazzler alright!!
HH,
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 01:50:15 pm |
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on a more serious note, does this mean them areal pics were a roman settlement?
With a find like this, all sorts race through the mind. These rare brooches sometimes turn up in temple sites. I'm not sure I'm that lucky, but as you say it could be Roman. I purposely didn't mention what it might be as I have very little evidence. Lots of times people, including experts fall into traps based on a few objects. I will wait to formulate an opinion. That way I might stand a chance of getting it right. Good news is that the previous guy has missed stuff My missus is not happy with trading, on this occasion anyway...... |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:07:34 pm |
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I'd be staring at it for hours if it was mine
Congrats,
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Dan
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TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Colonial, PA
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:08:20 pm |
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It is alright. Kirk  |
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Southeast, Pennsylvania
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:09:57 pm |
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The sea monster looks like a museum piece! Cool
Brian
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:10:01 pm |
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BANNER! BANNER! BANNER!
Thanks for the support. I believe this is banner worthy although its no big loss if it never makes it. I know what its worth to me (PRICELESS).  |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:11:10 pm |
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It is alright. Kirk You would say that if I had found King Tut |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Virginia
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:14:16 pm |
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Very very nice finds!
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:31:46 pm |
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That Hiptopotonomous fell out of a Cracker Jack box.... Crusader digs ancient artifacts like I dig pulltabs....lots of em. Sick finds! |
- I think I hurt myself.
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Norway
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:41:03 pm |
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Beautiful find, very special........  |
Det vi vet er så uendelig lite mot det som har hendt. Arkeologen er som den som går langs en strand og finner småtterier, skyllet i land fra et forsvunnet skib. Men selve skibet som gikk i dypet med menneskene får han aldri se.
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:44:29 pm |
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Killer finds and a beautiful brooch! Congratulations |
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:50:30 pm |
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Congrats on all your finds and I think the biggest find is the site itself, sounds like you are like a kid in a candy store!!!!
Don
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The value will increase with judicious cleaning."
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:50:59 pm |
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fantastic finds the broach is amazing congrats and continued good luck
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 02:55:10 pm |
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I'll Drink to that! Black and Tan for me. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your find |
Ry
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Manhattan
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 03:13:47 pm |
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Great finds CRUSADER, that brooch is fantastic, congratulations to you  Glenn Just saw you made the Banner too AWESOME!! |
Why is lemonade made with artificial flavor and dish soap is made with real lemons?
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Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's M6 & Prizm III
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 03:51:50 pm |
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Crusader...AWESOME find!!!! Congrats on the banner, and well deserved. On this side of the puddle we get excited finding things a coupel hundred years old , but over there you find things THOUSANDS of years old...I'm green with envy!! |
So many promising sites to detect...so little time....
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:01:21 pm |
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crusader.....nice finds as usual .....always coming up with the good stuff...btw...just how many times have you made banner? |
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Maine
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:05:25 pm |
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crusader.....nice finds as usual .....always coming up with the good stuff...btw...just how many times have you made banner? I believe he has made it MANY times, and all times justifiably so, and if he keeps digging awesome stuff like that he will be making the banner many more times as well.... |
So many promising sites to detect...so little time....
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:08:11 pm |
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FANTASTIC find, Cru!! I hope you get to keep it!!! Can't wait to see what else you pull from that site!!!! WoW! So awesome!!! Congrats! Nana  |
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Virginia Beach
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:24:47 pm |
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Egad. What an amazingly awesome find. Definatly something super cool to see on the banner. I bet you will be wearing this to any and every MD associated meeting/event you go to.
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It is amazing what men will do for an extra inch.
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wakeman, ohio
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:26:22 pm |
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I can see it now, crusader uncovers king arthurs tomb complete with every item he ever touched in his lifetime.
way to go crusader !!!
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them that dive will be the lucky ones !!
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:42:58 pm |
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That is one of the coolest finds I have seen. Man talk about old and what great condition. I can see why you are so happy. I would be two feet of the ground if I found something that old and that nice. Great piece of work and congrats on your find.
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Southeast Iowa
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:45:14 pm |
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That is an ABSOLUTELY stunning find, Crusader!!!
Congrats on the Banner!
Good Luck tomorrow!
Dale
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Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 04:46:23 pm |
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As much as I love the fantastic coins dug in the UK, the incredible brooches, Celtic artifacts, and the like are the finds that make one's head swim.
It makes those times zoom closer.
Thanks for posting, Congrats on the wonderful find and the banner, and Go Gettum on further hunts there (!!! after all 3 )
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 05:08:19 pm |
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Crusader, WAY TO GO on your banner find!!! That historical find is simply amazing. Well done. -MM- |
Oldest coin - 1700's Spanish silver piece of 8 reale
Oldest U.S. silver - 1833 Capped Bust Half Dime
Oldest U.S. copper - 1847 Large cent
Civil War best finds:
*NC officers belt buckle
*CSN Confederate Navy Officer button
*Eagle Sword Belt Plate
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Arlington Heights, IL
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 05:13:25 pm |
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Holy smoke CRUSADER. . . what a find!! and Banner-worthy also Congrats!! watercolor Any guesses as to if that broach may be "one-of-a-kind"or something that could have been cast in quantity. . . just wondering  In any event. . . a wonderful find |
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So many colonial sites to hunt....so little time.
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(below) 1786 Vermont copper. Found August 2007
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 05:13:56 pm |
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Way to go on making the banner Crusader. That Dragon brooch is phenomenal. I love it. |
Large copper total for 2008 --7
1797 Draped Bust large cent
1809 Classic Head half cent
1787 New Jersey copper (Maris 63-s variety)
1845 Braided hair large cent (holed)
1835 hard times token (Walsh's General Store)
No detail coppers--2
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Middlesex County, New Jersey
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 05:51:52 pm |
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Congratulation on the banner...well deserved. I hope the new site turns up many more finds that I can drool over.
NJ
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Cheshire, Mass
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 05:53:23 pm |
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Excellent finds (as ALWAYS) and Congrats on Banner...Well Earned!!! HH, Hank |
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MV, IA
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 06:38:46 pm |
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Very cool relic |
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South Florida east coast.
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 06:52:26 pm |
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Fremont, Ohio
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 08:35:33 pm |
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A big congratulations to you for one heck of a BANNER find!! That sure is one cool piece of history. That's what this hobby is all about! Much luck to you on your future searches, Steve
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Research and ye shall find!
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Bellevue, WA
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 09:05:48 pm |
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very nice job on the sea monster!!! Congratulations! |
Anyone can make life interesting you just have to go out there and do things instead of sitting on your butt doing nothing. Second quote: Life is about trying new things not just standing around.
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Tn
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Oct 07, 2008, 10:43:28 pm |
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Great find. Joe |
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Chicago IL
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 12:22:53 am |
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Nice... Another English Banner |
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 12:44:36 am |
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As I read through your encouraging comments with my cup of tea before this mornings hunt, I wonder what the day may bring! THANKS TO YOU ALL. In answer to one of the questions about how many times I have made the Banner, its about 5 times. However, you need to remember some of those were Dads finds. So being a team I get double the glory. (remember I keep all Dads finds & his excellent maps which he produces for every field!) Holy smoke CRUSADER. . . what a find!! and Banner-worthy also Any guesses as to if that broach may be "one-of-a-kind"or something that could have been cast in quantity. . . just wondering In any event. . . a wonderful find They are all one of a kind (in a way), as they were produced by the lost wax process. However they would have been produced by a maker in batches all to look the same. Having said that, I have looked at several books with these in it & there are only close matches & none exactly the same shape. So its an interesting variant. I now have a stinking cold (to much detecting in the rain, including yesterday). Today is a bright day & I'm not letting a cold get in the way. FINGERS CROSSED FOR MY FIRST ROMAN SILVER OF THE YEAR! |
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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 01:06:35 am |
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Amazing Find - well done!
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 02:56:56 am |
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Congrats on that banner find. What a fine piece of history. |
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 03:29:01 am |
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WOW! Those are just some outstanding finds! Congrats! |
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 06:52:00 am |
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Now that is a banner find if there ever was one! Everyone get on this wagon and nominate this for banner!!!
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cumbria
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 07:09:02 am |
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what a great find well done and congrats on the banner you deserve it hope today is a great day for u |
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 10:05:30 am |
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Cru, Absolutly amazing.I do envy you. HH |
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 11:53:34 am |
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The seamonster is a great find, very beautiful! Congrats and HH, Mike
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Oct 08, 2008, 05:55:18 pm |
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The main reason I like that find is it makes me think, and think, and think. I'd love to see a picture of what someone looked like who wore that.
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Oct 09, 2008, 12:34:33 am |
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That sea monster is the business, amazing amazing find well done.
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Oct 09, 2008, 01:18:36 am |
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Looking at the first photo while reading the text, I though well Cru, what a funny fibular (brooch) that is! Looks to me like just a piece of iron molding or something like that. I thought, oh well, if he thinks that is a brooch, OK, but I don't see the pin. It was only when I scrolled down a bit and saw your wonderful find that I knew what you were talking about and did not drink too much at the pub.
Great find, always wanted to find something like that, but they are so rare. Great that you got the banner also! See you got some buttons too! This could be another number 1 field, how are you going to tell them apart then?
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Oct 09, 2008, 01:47:33 am |
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The main reason I like that find is it makes me think, and think, and think. I'd love to see a picture of what someone looked like who wore that.
Your sea horse joke was close to the money (I think). If in ancient times they found a sea horse, they may have thought it was a baby sea monster, don't you think?? Also, if you notice the loop on the tail. This was to attach a chain & safety pin. Therefore they thought it valuable enough back then to protect! It would have looked amazing with all the emamel in it |
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Oct 09, 2008, 01:50:36 am |
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Great find, always wanted to find something like that, but they are so rare. Great that you got the banner also! See you got some buttons too! This could be another number 1 field, how are you going to tell them apart then?
No where near a number 1 or 2 field yet. It might have been before the resident detectorist, but lets see what happens today! |
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'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Oct 09, 2008, 02:37:32 am |
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The main reason I like that find is it makes me think, and think, and think. I'd love to see a picture of what someone looked like who wore that.
Your sea horse joke was close to the money (I think). If in ancient times they found a sea horse, they may have thought it was a baby sea monster, don't you think?? Also, if you notice the loop on the tail. This was to attach a chain & safety pin. Therefore they thought it valuable enough back then to protect! It would have looked amazing with all the emamel in it Yes it would have. Probably two colors? ... one covering most of the enameled area and the second in the circles including the eye? Not my main interest in detecting finds but pretty awesome no matter what anyone likes. |
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Reply To This Topic #75 Posted Oct 09, 2008, 05:24:00 pm |
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Nice finds Crusader!
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Reply To This Topic #76 Posted Oct 10, 2008, 03:17:48 am |
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Hi Crusader,this Fibula is outstanding! I have never see this type before. Excellent shape to. Congrats. Pannonian
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South Italy
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Oct 10, 2008, 07:52:04 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Oct 10, 2008, 08:43:36 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
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A) I never dig below plough soil. B) I am part of the local museum & display stuff there all the time. C) I have GPSed every significant find & keep detailed records D) I work with every major Archeological group in the area for free. E) I never sell anything F) I record what I have to by Law & even things I don't have to. G) I work with schools & do displays & talks etc.. H) I display all on here Anything else? |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Oct 10, 2008, 08:58:03 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
Melvin
A) I never dig below plough soil. B) I am part of the local museum & display stuff there all the time. C) I have GPSed every significant find & keep detailed records D) I work with every major Archeological group in the area for free. E) I never sell anything F) I record what I have to by Law & even things I don't have to. G) I work with schools & do displays & talks etc.. H) I display all on here Anything else? I) You are getting a punch if I ever meet you. |
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Reply To This Topic #80 Posted Oct 10, 2008, 09:01:15 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
Melvin
A) I never dig below plough soil. B) I am part of the local museum & display stuff there all the time. C) I have GPSed every significant find & keep detailed records D) I work with every major Archeological group in the area for free. E) I never sell anything F) I record what I have to by Law & even things I don't have to. G) I work with schools & do displays & talks etc.. H) I display all on here Anything else? I) You are getting a punch if I ever meet you. I'll add you to the list |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Oct 10, 2008, 11:33:35 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
Melvin
Forgot one other, I show the land owners everything I find on their land. |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Oct 10, 2008, 12:02:32 pm |
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can i say something here?
If you like |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Oct 11, 2008, 03:59:35 am |
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We are listening Shaun.....
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Reply To This Topic #85 Posted Oct 11, 2008, 04:13:04 am |
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We are listening Shaun.....
sorry that was last night and i fell asleep, ive still got the alphabet on my forehead! i think the moment has gone now woody(i can't remember) crusader said it all anyway! |
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Oct 11, 2008, 04:49:36 am |
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We are listening Shaun.....
sorry that was last night and i fell asleep, ive still got the alphabet on my forehead! i think the moment has gone now woody(i can't remember) crusader said it all anyway! Yea he did.... I forget too....no problem. |
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South Italy
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted Oct 11, 2008, 04:55:19 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
Melvin
Forgot one other, I show the land owners everything I find on their land. SO I hope they'll care for that stuff in the best way.. |
1) Never dig in the archaeological sites or under the plowed soil.
2) Give all the ancient stuff to the authorities
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Western Pennsylvania
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Oct 11, 2008, 05:01:27 am |
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SLEEP? ?? NEVER!!!!!! After finds like that, I would be mounting search lights on the detector and be out there all night long. Great finds!!! |
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted Oct 11, 2008, 05:32:11 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
Melvin
crusader usually recycles most of his finds(especially the bronze ones) i believe he is out right now looking for more scrap! Forgot one other, I show the land owners everything I find on their land. SO I hope they'll care for that stuff in the best way.. |
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Oregon
 
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Oct 17, 2008, 09:17:19 pm |
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Incredible!
As a find, I'm stunned, but history, age, rarity and everything else aside, that piece is crazy beautiful! I wish it was for sale (not that I could afford it if it was), but completely respect that it's not. The banner is a no brainer for such an amazing find, but the object itself is equally amazing.
Congrats!
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South Italy
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Oct 18, 2008, 01:12:40 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
Melvin
A) I never dig below plough soil. B) I am part of the local museum & display stuff there all the time. C) I have GPSed every significant find & keep detailed records D) I work with every major Archeological group in the area for free. E) I never sell anything F) I record what I have to by Law & even things I don't have to. G) I work with schools & do displays & talks etc.. H) I display all on here Anything else? I) You are getting a punch if I ever meet you. I'll add you to the list I missed this part of the topic last time I posted off!!! Ah, Ah...You amazing guys Hey Crusader, you've my hat off: I not only see that UK is the best EU sample for Cultural Resources management, but there's a lot of good people goin'round Md'ing too! Not here, in Italy  Pleased to meet you on TN! C. |
1) Never dig in the archaeological sites or under the plowed soil.
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Reply To This Topic #92 Posted Oct 18, 2008, 10:39:11 am |
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Wow! Great finds, Crusader...Just allow me to consider that these finds would have a great collocation in a local museum. It also seems you found an archaeological site, in this case never dig under the plowed soil and I hope you will contact the archaeologists, History would gain something with it....:-))
Cheers!!
Melvin
A) I never dig below plough soil. B) I am part of the local museum & display stuff there all the time. C) I have GPSed every significant find & keep detailed records D) I work with every major Archeological group in the area for free. E) I never sell anything F) I record what I have to by Law & even things I don't have to. G) I work with schools & do displays & talks etc.. H) I display all on here Anything else? I) You are getting a punch if I ever meet you. I'll add you to the list I missed this part of the topic last time I posted off!!! Ah, Ah...You amazing guys Hey Crusader, you've my hat off: I not only see that UK is the best EU sample for Cultural Resources management, but there's a lot of good people goin'round Md'ing too! Not here, in Italy Pleased to meet you on TN! C. There are a lot of bad people to, thats why I have to try harder to clean up our image. |
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'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Oct 21, 2008, 03:49:09 am |
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You have a fantastic site,well done
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Oct 21, 2008, 04:00:31 am |
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You have a fantastic site,well done
This site was cleared by 15 detectorist. You can only imagine what they had off, but at least they left me some. Its in crop right now, so next plough we will give it another go until we have finished recording & clearing all signals. We finished the site with about 50 roman coins, most with details. Plus we got 2 coins with obverse legends which are not in the Sears books. So rare variants |
TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Michigan
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Oct 21, 2008, 06:03:37 am |
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Oct 24, 2008, 08:34:21 am |
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UPDATED:
Just had our first show & tell with this farmer. Showed him all the pieces & gave him some coins & offered him half the money for the brooch (which he declined). The brooch is now offically mine
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TOO BUSY TO DETECT, YOU'RE TOO BUSY!!!
'No good comes from thinking about how much time we waste detecting, as wasted time is good soul time' - me 25/06/08
How do you find Gold coins? Reply: 'By finding lots of Silver ones..'
A real man thinks about detecting every 6 seconds
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Oct 24, 2008, 08:48:01 am |
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UPDATED:
Just had our first show & tell with this farmer. Showed him all the pieces & gave him some coins & offered him half the money for the brooch (which he declined). The brooch is now offically mine fantastic!! i bet your dad was sweating how much is that brooch worth? |
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cumbria
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Oct 24, 2008, 08:55:13 am |
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UPDATED:
Just had our first show & tell with this farmer. Showed him all the pieces & gave him some coins & offered him half the money for the brooch (which he declined). The brooch is now offically mine that's great news u and your dad deserve it to |
Gold lunula 2200-2000BC Less than two hundred gold lunulae are known and it is possible they were all the work of a handful of expert |
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Oct 24, 2008, 09:25:54 am |
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Great news and congratulations once again! |
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