1880 $5 DOLLAR GOLD COIN!!!!!!

[Vino]

It rained here most of the morning, I was really hoping to get out.
So around 1pm it stopped. That kind of shot my plans for the day.. (man im happy about that). So I decided to stay close to home, about 5 blocks from me..lol A PARK
Yes a park, I believe its been around since mid 1800s.
I was there about a year and a half ago when I first started detecting. Found some wheat pennys there.
So I figured I would spend a few hours just to get out before the holidays. Maybe find some merks and rosies.. Well I found 2 merks a IH and some wheats..
Until the gold coin showed up and stole the show!!!!
The best thing is I got it on video.
At first I thought it was a gold ring, so I pulled out my phone to video it, because my wife keeps saying to me why dont you find gold like the other people Lol
I always tell her, im not interested in gold. I like colonial!!!
Well this changes things a little. Haha.
I cant post the video right now, because I was not a Gentleman in it.
Needless to say I was pretty excited over this modern coin!!
This is just icing on the cake, my Christmas came early.
I will never look at a park the same again.
Thanks for looking.
George

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

A History of Mining on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska - Grab it through Amazon!

[Vino]

Better late than never - Sorry I didn't send my accolades earlier. I've been busy in a hopeless attempt to salvage a very meager hunting year. In contrast, congrats on another tremendous find. I can't hardly imagine the thrill. You've really killed it this year.

Thanks STC,
it certainly was a year that is going to be hard to match..
Hope the best for you in 2016..
Happy new year.
George

 

Amazon Forum Fav 👍

A Handbook of Civil War Bullets and Cartridges - Grab it through Amazon!

[JHinPA]

Congrats on a banner find Vino! I have hunted that park many times and it has given up some great finds. Just goes to show that there is no such thing as "hunted out". Wishing you many more great finds in '16! Eventually we'll bump into each other, as this area is loaded with history. Do your "homework"- it really pays off! HH!! - JHinPA

 

[Vino]

Congrats on a banner find Vino! I have hunted that park many times and it has given up some great finds. Just goes to show that there is no such thing as "hunted out". Wishing you many more great finds in '16! Eventually we'll bump into each other, as this area is loaded with history. Do your "homework"- it really pays off! HH!! - JHinPA

Thanks JH,
Not to many people I know hunt around here..
Are you in the area?

 

[jaymanj]

AWESOME find!!! Congrats to you!

 

[sutphin]

DANG NICE GOLD COIN VINO ...

 

[JHinPA]

Vino- Only a mile or so west of the park. Been swinging a coil for the last 20 years or more. When time permits me to, which is not often enough ;-). I've traveled far and wide with my detector, yet some of my most memorable finds were right in this area.

 

[Chestdiesel]

Excuse my mouth, but Jesus Christ Vino!! You are a mad man!! You should literally have your own show. You never cease to amaze!! Congrats, truly jealous!! Wow!!

 

[heniek]

very nice find ...now go find another! Loving it!

 

[swamp yankee]

Congrats on the nice goldie,gotta love the feeling when you get one of these,eh? HH.....

 

[The Seeker]

Welcome to the gold Coin club......Congrats! Keep on Digging!.....Another member....ye haaaaa

 

[scruggs]

GOLD IS ALWAYS BEAUTIFUL WHEN YOUR THE FIRST TO TAKE IT FROM MOTHER EARTH!!! WHAT A GO THERE!!!!

 

[ArDirtSlinger]

Welcome to the GC club!!! The feeling of finding a gold coin is awesome; is it not ??

Great find!!!
HF and GL to your future endeavors..