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I went on a one-day business trip to an obscure tiny township and managed to procure an address of my acquaintance’s old relations who live there. Simple as that - I wanted to MD their property. They don’t own a farm, just have an urban plot with an oldish house built in the mid-1950. Though it didn’t sound too promising, I needed a bit of relaxing. My activity was limited to their huge backyard. As I expected my MDing did not start on the right footing. I was pulling out a lot of modern alum bits. Watching me, my hosts were grinning, ‘What do you expect to find?’ they asked me. I used that occasion to ask if I could keep my finds. Still grinning this lovely elderly couple nodded in consent. The next target sounded just like another modern can. I was stunned to see some sweet yellow in the hole. Even before examining my find, I plopped to the ground. Literally. Only when I calmed down a bit, I began to look for marks and I wasn’t surprised at all to see ’18 ct’ on that Seiko watch bracelet attached to a gold wrist-watch. But it was time to resume MDing. The very next signal brought me a vintage sterling ring. Though not very sightly it is rather chunky. I would date it to the 1930’s – 1940’s. I continued my search and this time the target leapt out of the ground and I saw a ‘goldie’ on a heap of dirt. Then my ‘processor’ got jammed and it took me ages to realize that I found my 3rd GOLD COIN and the first British one – a half sovereign of 1866. Still quite shaky I pulled myself together to continue MDing and got 2 x1900 sixpences in a row (one damaged by a plough). Then came a relic time: a musket ball, a button with some Jewish pattern on it, several buckles, an old thimble, a woven pattern 2-piece button, a very early safety razor and a half penny of 1896. I honestly showed my hosts all the finds and still they allowed me to keep them. I will certainly give some nice gift to those nice people who let me in. I believe I need to change my avatar  |
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Reply To This Topic #1 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 05:01:45 am |
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More piccies...
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Not in Dirtyville
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Reply To This Topic #2 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 05:08:40 am |
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sweet finds and the gold coin is near the tops of my list! BANNER
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“You laugh at me because I am different, but I laugh at you because you are all the same”.
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Toplita , Romania
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Reply To This Topic #3 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 05:21:07 am |
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nice finds  congrats for beautiful gold coin  |
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New Jersey
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Reply To This Topic #4 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 06:17:09 am |
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Great finds!!!!!!
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Finally in the 1700s
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Long Island NY
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Reply To This Topic #5 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 06:54:07 am |
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That gold coin is in GREAT condition! Wooooo Hooooo! WTG I vote banner on that one!  |
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Moonlight and Magnolias
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Reply To This Topic #6 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 07:45:07 am |
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GOLD COIN! One day....I will find one.  You got a Great one!  |
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.
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Portland, Oregon
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Reply To This Topic #7 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 08:25:34 am |
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I couldn't figure out which to nominate you for banner for: the watch band or the coin. So just ended up nominating for banner.
CONGRATS!
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Reply To This Topic #9 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 09:25:01 am |
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Sweet golden finds. Huge congrats! |
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Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
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Reply To This Topic #10 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 09:49:44 am |
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the watch and coin are both banner worthy finds ! my vote is in for both  |
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Reply To This Topic #12 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 10:49:53 am |
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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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newport vermont
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Reply To This Topic #14 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 11:10:03 am |
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yes yes yes a most excellent of days congrats to ya
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wolf pack!!!
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Texas
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Reply To This Topic #15 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 12:38:04 pm |
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Great hunt and def banner worthy
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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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New Zealand
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Reply To This Topic #16 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 01:01:09 pm |
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tua.....I'm speechless..those finds are just stunning and rare for this part of the world. Between us we are cleaning up the NZ sixpence supply I just found another 19th century. Congratulations on a most excellent day. You have my banner vote. John. |
And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.
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Reply To This Topic #17 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 02:06:27 pm |
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Awesome....totally.
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Reply To This Topic #18 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 02:10:43 pm |
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ya did good. WTG  |
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Reply To This Topic #19 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 02:11:31 pm |
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Awesome, way to go my friend!
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Somewhere, Texas
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Reply To This Topic #20 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 02:21:18 pm |
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I guess you know that days like this don't come around too often. Now go have yourself a Speights! Congats and Banner! |
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Reply To This Topic #21 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 02:43:58 pm |
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Have the watch checked. Lots of "Gold Filled" bands were stamped 18k....
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Reply To This Topic #22 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 04:26:35 pm |
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Thank you, guys, for your kind words. I wish to those who have not found their first gold coin yet to find one... or two or many. Little shiny trifles really brighten the life Now I'm waiting for a permission to detect an ol' farm. tua.....I'm speechless..those finds are just stunning and rare for this part of the world.
Between us we are cleaning up the NZ sixpence supply I just found another 19th century.
Congratulations on a most excellent day. You have my banner vote. John. I hope I didn't frighten people with my very improvised haka dance Save one sixpence for me, John  What year it is? Have the watch checked. Lots of "Gold Filled" bands were stamped 18k.... Many but not this one. Had it tested first thing. A little tip for people who are in doubt how to tell the difference between gold filled and solid gold undug jewellery. Look inside deep scratches if there is still gold there. Look for surface wear and tear but most of all for signs of corrosion. And, of course, get it checked or tested. |
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Reply To This Topic #23 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 05:45:23 pm |
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Now that's got Banner written all over it! Way to go! |
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Northeastern Pennsylvania
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Reply To This Topic #25 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 06:22:58 pm |
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Glad to hear its the real deal!
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Reply To This Topic #26 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 07:05:25 pm |
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Glad to hear its the real deal! Now I have doubts and will get it rechecked by someone more competent. When I started cleaning it I saw a GF symptom - an uneven color in some of it parts. |
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ones mans junk....... might still be junk to another
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Reply To This Topic #27 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 07:18:19 pm |
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[Gold is good no matter what form it comes in
nice find
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Reply To This Topic #28 Posted Jul 04, 2010, 07:24:09 pm |
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Kia Ora!  Indeed a stellar and epic day! |
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Reply To This Topic #29 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 03:20:38 am |
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A bit of update. The watch is GP but the band is solid gold. I got it re-checked and was shown a place where one of the links broke thru magnifying glass. The thimble is so called slogan late Victorian thimble by Charles Iles. The slogan reads 'Reward For Merit'. I got another one 'Love United Us' but its rim fell off  |
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Reply To This Topic #30 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 05:37:34 am |
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That coin is awsome,CONGRATS,you must be in first place for a GOLD.thanks for sharing............K.KID................  |
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Reply To This Topic #31 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 07:16:58 am |
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WOW that was a great hunt!!!!!!!!!
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R.I.P Rich Hartford
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Reply To This Topic #32 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 12:26:03 pm |
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That is what you call a key day . The challange is not to loose the key , so you can have another day just like it awsome finds congrats on the banner :coffee2:Rob
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WE DIDN'T GET DRESSED UP FOR NOTHING
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Reply To This Topic #33 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 10:02:42 pm |
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That is what you call a key day . The challange is not to loose the key , so you can have another day just like it awsome finds congrats on the banner :coffee2:Rob No banner for me  . There are probably too many gold coins there already. Luckily my goal is not to make a banner but to get hold of as many interesting relics as I can. |
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Reply To This Topic #34 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 10:03:50 pm |
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That is what you call a key day . The challange is not to loose the key , so you can have another day just like it awsome finds congrats on the banner :coffee2:Rob No banner for me . There are probably too many gold coins there already. Luckily my goal is not to make a banner but to get hold of as many interesting relics as I can. |
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 #35 Posted Jul 05, 2010, 10:30:31 pm |
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Banner! |
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Reply To This Topic #36 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 07:10:00 am |
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That is one great day!!!
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God Bless...
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Reply To This Topic #37 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 09:10:53 am |
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Excellent, I too will vote Banner. Jimbob
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Reply To This Topic #38 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 10:45:12 am |
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 Great instincts SIR !! I nominated for banner..NOT because of just the gold sovreign..but the totality of the find..Musket ball, Nice Buttons, Six Pence..I feel there is much more history under that yard to be found. Awful nice of those folks to let you keep your finds... All the best to you.. Be Well
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Reply To This Topic #39 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 10:49:13 am |
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wow thats not a good day thats a freakin dream hunt awsome finds you got a banner vote from me . |
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Reply To This Topic #40 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:17:40 pm |
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I agree with the rest - banner finds in my opinion!
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Reply To This Topic #41 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:28:43 pm |
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already up there..... with the other treasures .
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Reply To This Topic #42 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:31:59 pm |
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Congrats on the banner , sho' nuff made it mate |
Gimme a break *** I have bad days too.
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Reply To This Topic #44 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 03:36:09 pm |
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congrats on the banner still waiting on my first gold coin  Me too! Congratulations on the banner MMS |
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Reply To This Topic #45 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 05:25:15 pm |
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Fantastic finds two Hunks of Great Looking Gold |
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Reply To This Topic #46 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 05:43:16 pm |
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I’d like to thank everyone for a nomination. A number of interesting relics found on this forum is just amazing!!! I felt very emotional when I found a watch. As a matter of fact, my grandad once gave a gold watch with a band to my grandma as a wedding anniversary gift. And guess what… In short, the old darling was that kind of person we, detectorists, are very fond of – she lost it within a week. The old man was grumpy for years about it. I am coming back to the ‘treasure trove’ of a yard but with a little delay. The owners are leaving on a vacation to see their relatives in the UK. But on the brighter side, they promised to negotiate for me other potential properties here and in the UK. |
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Reply To This Topic #47 Posted Jul 06, 2010, 10:02:11 pm |
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Congratulations on great Banner finds tuatara Looking forward to see what else you uncover at that site. Cheers, Mike |
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Reply To This Topic #48 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 06:12:24 am |
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Congrats on finding that gold coin and making the BANNER !! Good hunt Dd60 |
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Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
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Reply To This Topic #49 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 06:46:06 am |
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Congrats on making the banner !!
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Reply To This Topic #50 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 11:25:21 am |
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Nice finds! |
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Reply To This Topic #51 Posted Jul 07, 2010, 07:48:46 pm |
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Awesome find!! The gold coin club still eludes me.. One day...
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God and country.
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Reply To This Topic #52 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 04:07:13 pm |
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Congrats on a great day MD'ing.
Do you have any idea how old the watch is?
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Auckland
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Reply To This Topic #53 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 04:25:19 pm |
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Stella day alright Tua. That is simply amazing, You say you found 2 other gold coins what were they??
Cheers Sasnz
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Reply To This Topic #54 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 04:36:50 pm |
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quote]Do you have any idea how old the watch is?[/quote] Hi Stan, Seiko has a very tricky system of putting dates on their watches. The first digit of serial number is a year within a decade. So if someone wants to date their watch properly, they should know the decade it was made in  . For instance, '9' can be anything ending with '9' like '1959', '1969' etc. There are some other ways of determining its age by movement. My guess is that it can be of late 1960's. I think that only because I found an English Matchbox car of the 60's next to the watch. |
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Reply To This Topic #55 Posted Jul 08, 2010, 04:41:28 pm |
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Stella day alright Tua. That is simply amazing, You say you found 2 other gold coins what were they??Cheers Sasnz Thank u Sasnz. My first gold coin was 1/2 half sovereign of 1858 Sydney Mint that I found 2 years ago. The next one was 1 sovereign of 1865. Also Sydney Mint. I dug it out 1 year ago. So for 3 years of relic hunting I have distribution of 1 coin/per year. That's pretty funny. But I have not found any rare coin of key date which I crave for so much. |
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Reply To This Topic #56 Posted Jul 12, 2010, 08:23:02 pm |
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Did I say "Coingratulations" ? Nice all the way around. TnMtns |
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Saint Paul, MN
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Reply To This Topic #57 Posted Jul 12, 2010, 08:35:27 pm |
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I read and re-read this post over the last few days and am still just freaked out at the great finds you dug up!! You did a fantastic job!! Way to go! |
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Reply To This Topic #58 Posted Jul 12, 2010, 11:05:50 pm |
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Did I say "Coingratulations" ? I read and re-read this post over the last few days and am still just freaked out at the great finds you dug up!! You did a fantastic job!! Way to go! The only job there was swinging the coil and digging. It's just the matter of stumbling across something interesting. The day before yesterday I 'made a burner' - dug out 20 of these old kerosene lamp things on the old farm. |
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Reply To This Topic #59 Posted Jul 27, 2010, 10:34:09 am |
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I'm late for the show  stunning Gold coin SS
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