Posts: 33
_____________  1878 $5 Gold Coin_____________
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Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:23:14 pm |
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Thirty One years of Detecting over 300,000 holes dug and I finely dug my first Gold Coin. Found on 3-28-09. It is a 1878 US Five Dollar Gold coin found with my new E-Trac detector. It was like all other signals when digging old foundations, you get a good signal you dig it... But this one was different, NO junk, No shell casing, No Copper, No Lead but a wedge of soil with this gold edge sticking out the side. I could see the gold but in the past I have been fooled by heavy Gilt golden Buttons. I could see the reeding on the edge of the item. I knew now it was a gold coin. As I removed the dirt I was hoping it was a $10.00 gold coin, then I was hoping it was a 1700 gold coin, I then so carefully removed the dirt but I did not scrap the dirt off I picked it off not wanting to cause damage to the surface. I did manage to hit it slightly on the edge with a shovel but you can only tell when holding the coin in the light you can see the new scrapes. Wow 31 years , thousands of holes and when you least expect it .. A Gold 1878 $5.00 coin appears in a hole that should have been just another target ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, You never know... !!! Bucky
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:25:26 pm |
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WOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!
CONGRATU - FREAKING - LATIONS!
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Posts: 1253
Greenville,NC
 
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites TDI, Teknetics T2 Ltd, Whites B&G
_____________ Pewter C.S.A. Plate_____________
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:25:34 pm |
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 Man that is a beauty Very nice finds and congrats my man  That most def deserves a spot up top. Cw
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WWW.WEDIGDIXIEFORUMS.COM
Researching, Recovering & Preserving America's Past
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Posts: 93
Vestal NY
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT, E-trac
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:28:24 pm |
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Wow, that is one sweet find. Just think, only 300.000 holes left to dig until the next one  |
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Posts: 414
3rd Gen. Arizona Native
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX, Ace 250, Garrett Pro-Pointer
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:29:15 pm |
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Nice coin brutha!!! Fishstank  Banner Find |
Nothin' beats a day of Soilfishin'!!
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Posts: 2464
South Carolina
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT,Ace 250 and BH Tracker IV and Others.....
___________  Wedding Band Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:30:17 pm |
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Thanks djabend for animating the globe. Great Job.
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Posts: 167
yelm wa.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - xlt
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:31:58 pm |
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Posts: 140
Nebraska
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Whites XLT
_____________ 1914-D Penny_____________
___________ Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:32:46 pm |
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Wow!! That is one awesome find. You just never know when those surprises will appear. Congrats! Big E Emil |
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Posts: 46
Rupert Vermont
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites DFX/IDX PRO
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Reply To This Topic #8 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:33:58 pm |
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SWEEEEEEEEEEEEET FIND,NICE SHAPE |
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Posts: 1184
So Illinois
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX, Prism5, Minelab SE
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:34:21 pm |
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Wow is right, super dig. Congrats.
JDD
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Posts: 4924
Great Falls, Montana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's DFX & a Sunray probe
_____________ Class Ring - 1877 Dime_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: Relic Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:35:21 pm |
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Awesome, Hunter! Congratulations, on getting a dream coin.  I talked to Seeker the other day. Now I know who he was so excited for. |
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Posts: 599
Upstate New York
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Compass X-80 Challenger, Yukon 77B Professional
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Reply To This Topic #11 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:37:29 pm |
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GREAT FIND!!
SUPER EXTRA CONGRATULATIONS!!
HH
John
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John from Upstate New York
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Posts: 5670
Bellevue, WA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Tesoro TigerShark
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:38:14 pm |
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VERY NICE JOB! CONGRATULATIONS ON THE GOLD COIN! |
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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Posts: 296
Rhode Island
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE Pro
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Reply To This Topic #13 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:38:38 pm |
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Absolutely awesome!!! Many congrats.....your dedication paid off!!
Banner!
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:41:59 pm |
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wtg congrats |
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Posts: 1070
Cleveland, Ohio
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:45:11 pm |
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Yahoo! Congratulations! Great looking one too |
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Posts: 1086
Northport, Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac, Excalibur 1000, ATPro
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:48:57 pm |
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Posts: 997
west virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites classic 5 id, and bounty hunter.
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:49:39 pm |
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135.00 I'm working on coin grading and pricing your coin was a G- VG in between.
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The world is my hunting ground.
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Posts: 14861
SE Louisiana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett Ace 250
___________ Necklace Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:51:12 pm |
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WTG, Hunter |
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Posts: 1912
Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's M6 & Prizm III
_____________ CW Belt Plate_____________
___________ Wedding Band Found & Returned! - 1957 Class Ring Found & Returned - 10K Ring Found & Returned - Navy Medal Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 05:52:09 pm |
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Congrats on an awesome find..I;m jealous but happy for ya and also depressed for I know I havent; even dug 100,000 holes yet and was hoping I would find my first gold coin soon but now you;re telling me I gotta dig another 200,000 holes first...  Congrats on a BANNER find!!! |
So many promising sites to detect...so little time....
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Posts: 997
west virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites classic 5 id, and bounty hunter.
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:01:34 pm |
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Thanks, i wont to work at the coin store down town. WTG, Hunter [ ERROR: SPECIFIED ATTACHMENT MISSING ] |
The world is my hunting ground.
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Posts: 169
NJ
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer XS Minelab E-trac
_____________ 1812 Half Dollar1877 Indian Head_____________
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:05:43 pm |
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The scrape has given the coin a little more character, great find and yes we are all jealous. I vote banner.
Marty
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Posts: 1653
Fern Creek Ky
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:09:58 pm |
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Man oh Man, what a find. i know you have to be on cloud 9. Congratulations. Banner.
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Posts: 2528
georgia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - garrett 1500-ace 250-garrett ads groudhog deepseeker
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:13:33 pm |
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SUPER FIND. |
KYLE DISMUKE
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Posts: 5623
Eastern North Carolina
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Reply To This Topic #24 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:13:57 pm |
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a truly terrific find wtg
hh
dave+bobbie
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It's mine now
Posts: 339
North Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's Surfmaster PI/Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:16:55 pm |
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Fantastic find. Banner |
Luck affects everything. Let your hook always be cast; in the stream where you least expect it there will be a fish.- Ovid
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Posts: 844
Eugene ,OR
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Etrac/ X-8-X-1/ /Excalibur 2/AuqaHog ~yayer
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:23:10 pm |
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That one is on my wish list Congrats and I wish you good luck on your furture hunts with the ET HH Bannner! |
Finding a Ring is a Treasure Returning a Ring is a Great Treasure HH
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Posts: 5145
California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ,M.X.T.& Tesoro Tejon
_____________ Gold & Silver_____________
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:33:35 pm |
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CONGRATS to you!Great feeling isnt it?You never do expect one to pop out.Too bad it wasnt a C.C. mint!!!
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M.X.T , Tesoro Tejon 4"& 2.5" dredge with a little luck!!
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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 #29 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:37:52 pm |
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Wow, she is a beauty! Congratulations! Steve |
Research and ye shall find!
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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 #30 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:39:31 pm |
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Fantastic find,i vote Banner. Jimbob
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Posts: 2
Middle Tennessee
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Blue & Gray , Whites Classic ID , Minelab Sovereign
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:44:21 pm |
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Great coin!!! I am still looking for my first .
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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 #32 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:46:19 pm |
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A huge congratulations to you Hunter...well deserved! HH! Beep |
"God is dead!" Nietzsche. "God never existed!" Hitchens. "Nietzsche and Hitchens are both dead!" God.
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Posts: 510
New Jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX w/ Sunray pinpointer
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:51:16 pm |
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Great find!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
Finally in the 1700s
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Posts: 250
Dave, Central Iowa
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 06:54:56 pm |
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Great find for sure. Always amazed at what people are finding and posting on here.  HH, Dave |
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Posts: 1171
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75 / Ace 250/ ATPro
_____________ 1880 Shield Nickel_____________
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Reply To This Topic #35 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:01:03 pm |
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Banner my friend. Awesome coin. Man that is cool.
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Posts: 1731
Virginia Beach
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Excal 2 and E Trac
_____________ 33 Infantry Officer Buttons - War of 1812 - Gold & Diamond Ring_____________
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:07:43 pm |
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Despite an obvious need for a nose job, she is BEAUTIFUL!! Congratulations on a spectacular find. You keep my hope alive that I may too be fortunate enough to dig a golden coin. WAY TO GO!!
Anthony
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It is amazing what men will do for an extra inch.
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presidential campaign items, 1860 JOHN BELL-EDWARD EVERETT tin type pic token, 1888 Benjamin Harrison pin. 1876 CENTENNIAL REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEDAL WITH BARON VON STEUBEN AND GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON. CW RELICS 1864 Union store card,3 I,1 R, eagle buttons
Posts: 3839
ILL
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Safari, Garrett pro pointer, bounty hunter 202 with a 10in magnum coil, Automax pinpointer,
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:20:42 pm |
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wow that is what dreams are made of  |
oldest dug 1831 William IIII. 1844 1/6 Skilling. 1834,51,84-86,91,92,93,94s,97-06,08-11,13 Dimes. 1854,56,76s,94,99,1902,06,09d,11,15s Qtrs. 1864 2cent. 79,83cc Morgan. 1867,68,82,87,88,90,91,93,95,97,98,1900,02,04-09,11,12d Nickles. 1848,56,59,61,64-67-69,73-75,81-85,87-09 Cent.
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Posts: 879
Michigan
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:20:59 pm |
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CRH Totals 2009
Wheats 90
Pre 1960 105
Buffalo 5
War Nic 2
Merc 0
Rosie 15
Wash. Quarter 2
Walking 0
Franklin 0
90% 1
40% 12
Canadian Silver 3
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Posts: 97
illinois
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer.SE
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:33:15 pm |
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i also have had the pleasure of finding a gold coin a couple of years ago so i KNOW how you are feeling and man its gonna stick with you for a long time to come...mine was also a 5 dollar coin 1880...and still after a couple of years the memory still makes me smile....a HUGE congrats on the find man..STELLAR FIND!!!!!!
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Posts: 379
South Jersey Shore
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tracker IV and Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:37:03 pm |
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Congrats! You're now a member of a very exclusive club!
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Proletarier aller Laender vereinigt euch!
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Posts: 266
Adirondack Mountains, NY
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:41:10 pm |
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Yea!! Good for you!!  |
My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
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Posts: 9
mt. washington, ky
Detector used Detector(s) Used - xlt
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Reply To This Topic #43 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:42:47 pm |
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good deal, i can only hope i dont have to wait that long. would love to feel that rush when you knew for sure.
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Posts: 845
Madisonville, TN
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT, Tesoro Vaquero, Silver UMax, Compadre, Tejon, Bounty Hunter LandRanger, Pioneer 505, Titan 3000, GC1023, Teknetics Delta 4000, Fisher F2, F4, F5, F70
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:43:04 pm |
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Refusing to think "outside the box" is an indication of square thinking.
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"King of Forest Park"
Posts: 100
St. Louis, MO. / Naples, FL.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Explorer2/Excalibur
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:44:24 pm |
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Awesome find!!!!!! I'm still looking for my first gold coin after 27 years and 4,900+ silver coins.
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Posts: 174
Stockton CA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Tesoro Lobo ST
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:47:58 pm |
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Yahoo!!! Absolutely fantastic Congratulations, well deserved  |
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Posts: 250
SW Florida
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter 202
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:49:09 pm |
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WOOHOOO!!!!! CONGRATS!!!!!! |
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Posts: 2731
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 #48 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:50:46 pm |
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Way to go, Bucky!! You're the envy of the whole TreasureNet forum!!  Banner All The Way!! Major Congrats!! I'm hoping to see one of those in my plug one day! HH, CAPTN SE Dan |
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Posts: 12188
God's lap
Detector used Detector(s) Used - X-terra 70
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 07:51:51 pm |
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That is incredible!! Great job!
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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 #50 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 08:04:53 pm |
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Awesome, I'm guessing banner in 3,......2........
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Posts: 12712
Montana
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 08:21:22 pm |
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Congratulations Bucky! ![001_dance[1].gif](http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=228580.0;attach=324394;image "001_dance[1].gif") |
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Posts: 4939
Northern, OH
Detector used Detector(s) Used - DFX, White PI, Bounty Hunter, Whites Surfmaster II and Excalibur II
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 08:27:50 pm |
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Sweet find. Can only wish for a gold coin....Matt
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CRH 2012 find
wheaties 51
War Nickel
Mercs
Rosie 4
90% Kennedy
Franklin
Walkers
40% halfs
Detecting Finds
Dollars
Quarters 3
Silver Quarters
Dimes 3
Silver Dimes 1
Nickels 4
Pennies 14
Wheaties
rings 1
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1851 O Half Dime
Posts: 2184
Southeast Missouri
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab SE Professional with 6" Coil
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 09:07:34 pm |
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I am super stoked for you. Congratulations!!!! Baldingboy |
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Posts: 280
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's V3
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 09:09:34 pm |
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Fantastic find!
My jealousy meter is redlining!
Oh, well, 28 years to go...
BANNER!!!!!!!
Mike
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Posts: 444
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT , Garrett
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Mar 31, 2009, 09:47:57 pm |
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Posts: 236
Neosho,Mo
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac ,Tesoro cibola
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:31:47 am |
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That is VERY Nice,that is what we all hope for and you did it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on a great find.
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Lookit Tha Size O' Those Hog-Mollies!!!
Posts: 552
SW MO
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab X-Terra70/White's 5900 Di Pro SL/Garrett ACE 250/Fisher M-Scope 1280-X/B.H. Pioneer 505
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:43:23 am |
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Beautiful Eagle!!!!
I can only hope......
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Posts: 548
Cheshire, Mass
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XLT, DFX 300
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:47:28 am |
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Welcome to the club Bucky! I had the same feeling when I dug mine....HUGE Congrats!!! HH, Hank  |
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 02:21:49 am |
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Congrats!
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Tesoro Vaquero
Garrett GTI 1500
Garrett ACE 250
BountyHunter QuickDraw II
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Posts: 3933
Zelienople
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's XLT
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #60 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 02:41:08 am |
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Congratulations on that great find! Let's see, if I have to wait 31 years...I'll be almost 75 when I find one  . That is a beautiful coin! |
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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Reply To This Topic #61 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 03:42:14 am |
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Welcome to the Gold Coin Club! I found the same coin last year dated 1881. So I know how fired up your are! Congrats on such a nice find! |
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Posts: 1163
NW NJ
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites IDXPro
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Reply To This Topic #62 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 03:45:34 am |
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Congats on the beautiful coin.
TommNJ
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Posts: 2384
Pittsfield Ma.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites Prism IV
_____________ 1783 King George III "GEORGIVS" backwards "S" - Revolutionary War, British Cartridge Sling Belt Tip - 1786 "VERMONTENSIUM" Copper Ryder 7 var._____________
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #63 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 03:58:04 am |
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I hope you checked the hole and your plug again!! A big CONGRATULATIONS! Hogge |
1783 CFT. KG III 1/2 Penny (25-83A)-1 of 3 known *Sold $3,750, Vermont Landscape Coppers Ryder 6 *Sold $760, Ryder7 (Avatar)** Sold $1,275*, Royal Irish Artillery Cartridge Box Sling Belt Tip,(3)- GW Inaugural Buttons-2-Cobb# 17-J.* Sold both--$405 and $400. *GW Button Cobb 17-I
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Posts: 1066
The Dirty Shire
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, and Whites IDX Pro
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Reply To This Topic #64 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 04:07:37 am |
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well ive been detecting for a yr and a 1/2 so only 30 change to go.
Huge congrats and a beauitul coin
keith
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Posts: 369
Central Massachusetts
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab ETrac
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Reply To This Topic #65 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 04:11:59 am |
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Congrats on the find and the banner! Couldn't even imagine finding one.
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When in doubt, dig it!
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Posts: 33
_____________ 1878 $5 Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #66 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 04:19:04 am |
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To The Treasure Net Community: I wanted to say thank you to all who have commented on my Gold Coin find. Your comments made me laugh especially the ones about the years and holes that will need to be dug if you use me as a guide before you find one. Folks, I hope it takes you less time to find yours then it took to find mine. I am hoping come Saturday when I return to the foundation to continue my search, I'll find another one. Then, we can divide all the holes and years by 2 and the odds will be better for all of you. If you use two (2) gold coins in 31 years then for every 150,000 holes you can expect to find a gold coin. Wish Me Luck and Thanks, Bucky |
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Posts: 10198
San Diego County
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #67 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 04:27:34 am |
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That's what we all hope for of finding. WTG What a beauty |
Enjoying the "Good Life" in SoCal
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Posts: 1083
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
_____________ 14k Diamond & Peridot Ring_____________
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Reply To This Topic #68 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 04:35:14 am |
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Adventurer, warrior, mercenary, treasure hunter...
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Posts: 67
Mason County
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX SunRay DX1 Probe
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Reply To This Topic #69 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 04:40:28 am |
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That is SWEEEEET! Congrats on an awesome find. I'm still swingin' & dreamin' |
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Posts: 208
Virginia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Tejon
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Reply To This Topic #70 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 05:31:20 am |
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Congrats...you give the rest of us dud diggers hope! I am glad you finally hit the gold, as I am growing tired of the people who consistently find good things, haha! Great work!
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Posts: 883
Connecticut
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites MXT
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #71 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 05:47:05 am |
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What every one above already said.
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Oldest Coin Finds to Date
1737-1760 KGII Hibernia Half Cent ('10)
1849 Braided Hair Large Cent ('08)
1869 Two Cent ('09)
1867-1883 Variety I Sheild Nickel ('09)
1905s Barber Dime ('09)
1938 George Washington Quarter ('11)
1944 Walking Liberty Half Dollar ('09)
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Posts: 603
southern utah
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White MXT
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Reply To This Topic #72 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 06:04:10 am |
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All of that wishing & I would have wet myself just knowing it was gold, I would still be doing the happy dance. Great find & I hope tjat you do well when you go back.
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Reply To This Topic #73 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 06:06:12 am |
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Very nice FinD!! ... |
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Reply To This Topic #74 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 06:11:36 am |
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I sure hope you find another one this weekend, cause I don't know if I'll still be here in thirty years!  What a stunning find, Bucky! Many congrats to ya!!!  Good luck!!! Nana |
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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 #75 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 06:48:02 am |
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It looks like it has a little damage (not from you) to the nose of the bust - that makes it more or less worthless, so I'll take it off your hands for you if you want Really nice find - diamond rings, gold coins and spanish silver are the 3 things I hope to find some day. They're all still on my list as of today! Really nice job. |
"There is no getting away from a treasure that once fastens upon your mind" - Joseph Conrad (Nostromo)
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Posts: 87
Merriam, KS
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett American S2 Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #77 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 07:05:16 am |
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That is so much better than the melted aluminum blobs I found last night.
Drool, and congratulations on a banner find.
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Posts: 1574
Chicago
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1266 X Fisher F75
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Reply To This Topic #78 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 07:08:41 am |
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BEAUTIFULL!!!!! Glad you finally got one. I guess I only have a few more years to go before I get one. Definitely banner material. Way to go!! Mike |
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Posts: 2078
Cali
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Glold Bug 2 MineLab SE
_____________ Sante Fe Keen Kutter Lock_____________
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Reply To This Topic #79 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 07:10:23 am |
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WoW, Congratulations . I hope mine comes that way too. Thanks for sharing . HH |
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Posts: 502
San Diego
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher F75, Minelab E-Trac, Whites Surf PI Dual Field
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Reply To This Topic #81 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 08:39:56 am |
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Over 300,000 holes dug! You deserve it! |
Jim in So. Cal.
Fisher F75, Minelab E-Trac, Whites Surf PI Dual Field
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DFCA
Posts: 6149
Kansas
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-trac
_____________ Pear Cut Diamond Ring_____________
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Reply To This Topic #82 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 08:44:41 am |
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that is one beautiful coin. I think I've still got about 250,000 more holes to dig LOL
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Posts: 328
Berks Co. PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter Tracker IV & GC1023
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Reply To This Topic #83 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 08:54:46 am |
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Congratulations fantastic find!!!
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"If your not living on the edge your taking up too much room."
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Posts: 717
Eau Claire, WI
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #84 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 09:08:20 am |
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Truly fantastic. I had to keep reading to make sure it wasn't an "April Fool's" posting. You were hoping for an eagle or a 1700's gold coin but I'd say a half-eagle is certainly something to gloat about! Hope you find another, and another!
Mojo
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Don't let the truth get in the way of a good story.
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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 #85 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 09:20:21 am |
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AWESOME!!!!!!! |
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Posts: 19278
Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
_____________ Banner Stone_____________
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #86 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 09:37:08 am |
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ALLEN
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oddcoins
Posts: 2046
Eugene Oregon
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab eTrac ~ DetectorPro Pocket Uniprobe
_____________ 1868 $10 U.S. Gold Coin_____________
___________ Gold/Diamond Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #87 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 11:30:17 am |
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That is friggin' SWEET! I know the feeling! I dug a 1868 & 1910 $10 gold coins in 2007! SO EXCITING!!!
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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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" Yo Momma "
Posts: 1042
Shreveport, Louisiana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab E-Trac, Minelab Explorer II, Whites Dfx
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Reply To This Topic #88 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 11:32:53 am |
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You are the MAN!!!!! Congrats!!!!!!!!!
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I SUGGEST WHEN YOUR IQ REACHES 75.........SELL!!!
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Posts: 1613
Laguna Hills California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX, Whites V3
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Reply To This Topic #89 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:10:09 pm |
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Very Nice Find WTG
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Posts: 2685
Middlesex County, New Jersey
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX w/ Sunray DX-1 probe and Minelab Excalibur 1000
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #90 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:16:49 pm |
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Congratulations on an awesome coin. You deserve the GOLD especially after John stole your first one.
NJ
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Reply To This Topic #91 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:25:19 pm |
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I can only imagine the deep satisfaction you feel after such a find, the find of a lifetime. Congrats doesn't quite cover it, but hey, congratulations anyway.
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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 #92 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:29:11 pm |
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Welcome to the Gold Coin Club!!! I've dug one, but it still excites me when someone else does!!!
Heartfelt Congrats.
DM
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Posts: 27
chautauqua county new york
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites m6 matrix and XLT
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Reply To This Topic #93 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 01:57:05 pm |
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Sure is pretty! Congrats on a great post and your gold.
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Posts: 365
in my own little world :)
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1280x Minlab E-Trac Garrett Pinpointer
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Reply To This Topic #94 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 02:42:42 pm |
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Posts: 55
Rhode Island,USA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - minelab sov. whites sufmaster tesoro
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Reply To This Topic #95 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 02:58:28 pm |
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That is a GREAT FIND! I'm fifteen years in and not one yet. I'm still diggin.CONGRATS. HH.
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Reply To This Topic #96 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 03:08:03 pm |
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Absolutely fantastic!! Big congrats to you!! Now go get that second one!! HH dan
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Posts: 2687
East Central Florida WP
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites XLT / M6
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Reply To This Topic #97 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 03:36:11 pm |
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OUTSTANDING !!!!!CONGRATS to you on an outstanding find. Ray S
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Ray S ECenFL
Wolf Pack Member
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Posts: 54
hinsdale mass
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites prizem 4
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Reply To This Topic #98 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 03:48:06 pm |
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holy%$#@,thats way kewl concrats to u
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wolf pack!!!
Posts: 6788
Texas
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minlabe SE, ace 250, fisher 1280x
_____________ Calvert Store Dig - Diamond Ring - Found & Returned_____________
___________ Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #99 Posted Apr 01, 2009, 04:37:02 pm |
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Jeez, Great find! Might be more yet!
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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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