🥇 BANNER 1849 Gold $1 coin!

[huntnva]

Stopped by my spot today for quick hunt, glad I did! I've found several bullets and buttons at this site, this area was occupied by Union troops. My first target was a big 3 ringer, larger than all the others I've found(previously dug bullet for size comparison). About 10' away I dug a couple of head stamps when I got a solid 51 on my At Pro. I've quickly learned to dig everything....about 8" down, out popped this beauty! First gold I've ever found. I left everything laying and walked straight to the car to douse it with water, that's all I've done to it... scared to touch it...lol. Took a bit to catch my breath, what a rush. I'm definitely going to keep hitting it hard as I hope there's much more to be found.
Happy Hunting!

 

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[1942 merc]

It is smaller than a dime ? I pass so many 40-50s on my ATP because it is always can slaw .Great find .

 

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[huntnva]

Awesome banner find! I wish I could just swing by "my spot" and whip out the old ATPro and dig a gold coin! I don't think I would ever go back because if you hunt for 40 more years you're not going to top that find!

Funny, my buddy told me that yesterday. He said " you know you're done right?, not going to get much better" lol Thanks!

 

[huntnva]

It is smaller than a dime ? I pass so many 40-50s on my ATP because it is always can slaw .Great find .

Thanks! I read that it was the smallest ever US coin minted. I too, have passed over signals....I'll try to dig everything from now on!

 

[ecmo]

Wow!!! Congrats. to you I personally know that's a hand trembling experience!

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[peruna]

wow...a "quick hunt"...this preacher will be preaching on jealousy and envy next Sunday...nicely done!

 

[thrifty76now]

Hey,that is a beautiful little piece of gold.The AT-pro is certainly great to be able to locate small coins at really awesome depths.

 

[mikefromIllinois]

I am voting BANNER also. Like i say any gold coin found with a metal detector deserves it. Congrats.

 

[Steve in PA]

Congrats on a super find. I've been hunting a long time and have yet to find one.

 

[Tommy G]

I recently dug an 1873 seated quarter, and totally freaked out. If I am ever lucky enough to find an old gold coin like this beauty, I will probably have a heart attack and not live to post it! Congratulations on a supreme bucket lister!

 

[scruggs]

Super find! Way to go!

 

[Subterranean]

Congrats on the 49er gold! Some poor solider's weekly pay, no doubt. Excellent save. Sub

 

[DownNDirty]

Congratulations on finding such a rare coin-the AT Pros rock!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Beautiful GOLD coin find, congratulations!

 

[Stef45]

WOW Awesome dig! Congrats!

 

[Ogre1190]

Well done, indeed!!! Congrats! 😁

 

[Gridwalker306]

Congrats on the sweetest tiny coin!

 

[ShovelinDave]

Way to go man.... she's a beauty.

 

[huntnva]

Couple more pics.....my wife's camera adds much more detail. Thank you for all of the kind words!

 

[Peyton Manning]

smaller than I would have thought

that thing is nearly a 100 years old

 

[K1DDO1979]

Amazing. Great job! [emoji106]