Posts: 3590
Wartburg, Tennessee, U.S.A.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE, Garrett Ace 250
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Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #100 Posted Jul 07, 2007, 08:11:15 pm |
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I don't know what to say but.....DANG, you really had a had a once in a lifetime day!...Congrats 100X over.
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A bird in the hand..... Will poop on you!
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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 #101 Posted Jul 07, 2007, 11:21:48 pm |
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 Simply unreal!!! You can start talking like an official pirate now. Aaarggghh...this be my best find ta date. LOL Thanks for sharing an incredible find!
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Reply To This Topic #102 Posted Jul 10, 2007, 02:44:50 pm |
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Your really lucky! |
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Posts: 541
Illinois
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer SE Pro - Fisher CZ 5
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Reply To This Topic #103 Posted Jul 10, 2007, 03:43:27 pm |
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That is one outstanding outing. Great coins. Ron
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________  Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
___________ Class Ring Found & Returned___________
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Reply To This Topic #104 Posted Jul 15, 2007, 07:19:48 am |
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Thanks old dog,Steve,Dang,Baldingboy,Lil' Finder,T'Hunter and Mcsancho,I wish you all the best of luck! I've finally,I think, positively ID'd this gold coin.It appears to be an 1853 california 1 dollar gold coin,Deriburpie was the engraver,thus the DERI on the reverse.As best as I can tell it is of the BG-523 variety. BG-519,BG-522,BG-524 are all close but different and I can find no examples of BG-520 or BG-521 so it is possible it could be one of them but the BG-523 is very close if not exactly like mine.Did a little more research and found out that the total NGC and PCGS population of this variety in all grades is only thirty coins so it is quite rare.I also found out that the last one sold at advertised auction was sold in april of this year and was in MS-62 and sold for $1610.00 so I'm thinking mines worth 6-800 dollars in it's condition.I'm sending it to get it slabbed and graded so I'll know for sure that it is the variety I think it is.Who knows,if it comes back as a BG-520 or 521 it could be worth far more but I think it's a 523,we'll see!How's this balding boy?Arghhh, Good luck ta ye,and thanks for reading me post mates, Bootstrap |
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Posts: 26
southwest Indiana
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White Coinmaster classic III
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Reply To This Topic #105 Posted Jul 15, 2007, 07:41:16 am |
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Gives me hope that there's gold in these hills in Indiana! Nice finds,
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Posts: 225
western new york
Detector used Detector(s) Used - whites dfx
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Reply To This Topic #106 Posted Oct 25, 2007, 05:59:03 am |
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what could be better than a silver and a gold coin in the same day great finds congrats
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Posts: 227
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whatever get"s the job done
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Reply To This Topic #107 Posted Oct 25, 2007, 09:12:33 am |
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Awsome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  |
I am also au4me,scottf@metaldetector.com
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Posts: 905
Albertville Alabama
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Musketeer Advantage, Garrett Treasure Ace 300
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Reply To This Topic #108 Posted Oct 25, 2007, 01:46:12 pm |
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any results from the slabbing and grading?
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________ Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #109 Posted Oct 26, 2007, 04:26:31 am |
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Thanks for the replies Marty,AU4me,Poppa and FMM,No I didn't get it graded yet but proly will at some point,there's just something about being able to touch it.I know it's better for it to have it slabbed but i'm gonna leave it raw,at least for now.HH, Bootstrap
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Posts: 6737
Western Colorado
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Reply To This Topic #110 Posted Oct 26, 2007, 07:38:18 am |
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Vinny,
I Know exactly what you mean.
There are pieces in my collection that are special enough to just need that little bit of touch to confirm....
I have a couple of those. Just have to take em out and play with em from time to time.
And there ain't nuttin wrong with that!
Thom
OD
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"Everybody dies"
"But not everybody lives."
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________ Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #111 Posted Oct 27, 2007, 03:28:28 am |
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Thanks Thom! From one old dog to another,I like your style!! HH, Bootstrap
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Posts: 19278
Shelbyville or any yard where the owner will let me detect!
Detector used Detector(s) Used - ace 250
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Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #112 Posted Oct 15, 2009, 12:19:29 pm |
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i wish my fairgrounds would produce something that awesome !!!
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ALLEN
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________ Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #113 Posted Oct 24, 2009, 07:08:26 am |
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Thanks for the reply Allen.I'm tellin' ya man,keep the faith and be persistent, It can happen to anyone who does thier research and puts themselves in an area that's old enough to hold a gold piece.Thanks again, Bootstrap  |
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Posts: 583
Detector used Detector(s) Used - spectra V3,MXT
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Reply To This Topic #114 Posted Nov 19, 2009, 02:25:52 pm |
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________ Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #115 Posted Nov 22, 2009, 07:02:30 am |
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Thanks for your reply Evan it is appreciated!It's been over 2 years now and I'm surprised(pleasantly)every time I get another comment,HH Bootstrap |
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Posts: 500
Costa Mesa CA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Whites DFX
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Reply To This Topic #116 Posted Dec 12, 2009, 07:05:23 pm |
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One of the most beautiful coins i've seen dug!
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
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Reply To This Topic #117 Posted Dec 17, 2009, 03:39:43 pm |
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Thanks CapnDan she sure is special to me!I hope you find one for yourself as long as its not in Maine LOL! HH Bootstrap |
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Posts: 104
Danville Va.
 
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett GTAx 550-Whites Classic 5 ID-Ace 250
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Reply To This Topic #118 Posted Jun 17, 2010, 05:21:45 pm |
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Awesome Coins!
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Lil Eagle Eye
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
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Reply To This Topic #119 Posted Jun 27, 2010, 06:32:21 am |
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Thanks, Lil Eagle Eye, It was definitely a once in a lifetime day and I was and still am sooooo psyched!It's out being slabbed and graded right now,hopefully it doesn't come back in a bodybag,LOL.Either way it's my one and only and I love it and I'm almost in disbelief every time I look at it.You're in a great part of the country with oodles of history so keep your eyes and ears peeled and your coil to the soil and most of all be persistent and pick the old timers brains and I'm sure we'll see you in the banner as well! HH,Bootstrap |
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Posts: 188
Clyde,Ohio
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Minelab Explorer XS
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Reply To This Topic #120 Posted May 03, 2011, 06:10:13 pm |
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Awesome finds Bootstrap! Congrats on the gold! Still looking for my first gold coin...  |
Troyoz-OH
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
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Reply To This Topic #121 Posted May 12, 2011, 06:46:15 am |
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Thanks Troyounce,good to have you aboard! It'll be 4 years since I found it in exactly one week from today.Wow how time flies by.I'm surprised every time I get a post reply since it's been so long but it's good to see that people are still reading about my best day ever so far.Hope you enjoyed it. I finally broke down and had it authenticated graded and slabbed. I was pleasantly surprised at how well it graded. I figured it would come back "damaged"as it has a little bend to it but the details came back AU 55 so I'm happy.I found it in the wheel rut of what would have been an old horse & buggy trail back in the 1850's when the fair was established. I have always had the vision in my head of a buggy running it over with a steel hooped wooden wheel squishing it into the ground. Anyway, I figured I'd update this post and put in the pics of it so here they are. Thanks for reading and keep the coil to the soil folks. Most of all do your research and put yourselves in the old spots. Bootstrap |
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________ Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #123 Posted May 12, 2011, 07:14:30 pm |
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Thanks Mainedigger good to hear from you! As always I'm giving it my best shot to give this thing a mate so it won't look so lonely.Hopefully this time a big $20 so I'll have an example of biggest and smallest. HH, Bootstrap |
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Posts: 1115
Georgia
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Teknetics Delta 4000
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Reply To This Topic #124 Posted May 12, 2011, 07:56:52 pm |
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That gold coin is the precious...  |
LMAO
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________ Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #125 Posted May 13, 2011, 06:38:17 am |
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Thanks Hombre, that's just how I felt when I found it, "YES! my precioussss" HH all, Bootstrap |
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Posts: 1912
Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - White's M6 & Prizm III
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___________ 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 #126 Posted May 14, 2011, 08:46:51 am |
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Thanks Mainedigger good to hear from you! As always I'm giving it my best shot to give this thing a mate so it won't look so lonely.Hopefully this time a big $20 so I'll have an example of biggest and smallest. HH, Bootstrap Well I hope ya find a newer one...like the 24k $50 Buffalo gold coin, now that one would keep your California one from getting lonely....  |
So many promising sites to detect...so little time....
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Posts: 72
LEWISTOWN PA
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Garrett Ace 250 & Garrett PinPointer
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Reply To This Topic #127 Posted Jul 18, 2011, 07:00:45 am |
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nice finds! |
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Posts: 2684
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 #128 Posted Jul 19, 2011, 07:06:00 am |
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Bend or not that is one good looking coin...congrats again.
NJ
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
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Reply To This Topic #129 Posted Jul 20, 2011, 05:55:38 am |
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Thanks BSTimely and NJ THer, It's nice to see people are still reading about this and I'm very proud of these finds. Still my best day ever! I've been down with a back injury so haven't been able to do much but on the other hand I've had a lot of time for research so when I am back up and swinging I should get some goodies,that is if someone elses research has not already led them to my prospects. Thanks again, Bootstrap |
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Always Hunting Something.
Posts: 384
Central Maine
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Fisher 1210x Fisher 1236x2 Fisher 1225x
_____________ Sword & Barbers - 1853 California Gold Coin_____________
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Reply To This Topic #130 Posted Aug 14, 2011, 01:08:46 pm |
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Thanks Silver Spoon, she is quite a beauty and man what a day that was! I had nobody with me when I found it and just kinda looked around for someone to tell. I went straight to my dads and held out my hand and said you'll never guess what I found,then I plopped it in his hand,needless to say he was astonished and really happy for me. Thanks again, Bootstrap
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Posts: 4040
Detector used Detector(s) Used - WHITES MXT ,GARRET ACE150,GARRET SEA HUNT MARK II.
_____________ Medieval Double Seal Matrix - 1788 1/2 Escudo Carlos III - Hellenistic Sculpture - 400-300 BC_____________
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #131 Posted Nov 21, 2011, 04:37:44 pm |
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After so many years awesome this Gold coin ...  |
No matter how long the storm, the sun always shines again between the clouds ......
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Posts: 1250
Alberta
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Various Minelabs/Tesoro Sand Shark--pulse induction machines
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Reply To This Topic #132 Posted Nov 21, 2011, 09:42:55 pm |
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Bootstrap--amazing finds--I'll be jealous forever!
All the best,
Lanny
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Gold and history--double the fun.
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Reply To This Topic #133 Posted Dec 13, 2011, 05:18:47 pm |
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FANTASTIC FINDS!! That little gold one is amazing!! Congrats!!!
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Posts: 73
California
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Tesoro Lobo
Primary Interest: All Types Of Treasure Hunting
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Reply To This Topic #134 Posted Dec 28, 2011, 05:23:12 pm |
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Posts: 91
Redwood Valley CA.
Detector used Detector(s) Used - Bounty Hunter Pioneer 505, Garrett Pro Pointer
Primary Interest: Metal Detecting
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Reply To This Topic #135 Posted Dec 29, 2011, 01:11:22 am |
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Awesome find well done |
I Like Bacon
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