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

 

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[Vino]

Well, I was gonna ask you again " Did IP confirm it ", but I see that fortunately he has. Keep the file away from that one! The fact you were taking the chance of being seen in a park is WAY more unbelievable than you finding a gold coin. I am starting to believe Brad's theory on where that horse shoe is!
All joking aside, that is beautiful. Congrats on an amazing find. Thank goodness for fumble-fingered Philadelphians. Musta been an Eagle that dropped that one!

Hey,
I'd rather been seen in the park then with you Hillbillies! Lol
Merry Christmas Dave.

 

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[Vino]

Sounds like you dont have faith in parks, witch happen to give up your best find yet, never underestimate an old park, congrats...

Thanks PP,
But Best find is relative..
A gold coin is Awesome, but my US belt plate with the Regiment carved in the back is my best find to date for me!! Much more personal, and Historical.
Happy Holidays.
George

 

[SeabeeRon]

Amazing!!!! Just goes to show you, the GOLD can turn up ANYWHERE!!

 

[Isaac]

What a way to celebrate the holidays! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Congrats on the GOLD COIN! I'm envious... beyond envious!

 

[UnderMiner]

Merry Christmas!

 

[Z.K.]

And all of treasure net bows before the glory of your detecting magic!! so cool to see this community celebrating your stratospheric year right along with you.

 

[flatbutton]

Congrats on a totally deserved banner! MAN, that's a sweet find! You've been tearing it up this season, Keep it up!

 

[parsonwalker]

Buddy that is just amazing! What a capper to an amazing season for you. Super happy for you brother. And yes I sm voting Banner. I think it's worthy even though I love the old stuff

And good GRIEF . . . the CONDITION!!

 

[Vino]

What a way to celebrate the holidays! Merry Christmas to you and your family. Congrats on the GOLD COIN! I'm envious... beyond envious!

Thanks Isaac,
Not something I go out looking for, but I definitely will treasure it.
Merry Christmas to you and yours!!
May the new year bring heath and RELICS!!
George

 

[unclemac]

i love how gold coins come out of the ground like they were buried yesterday. Silver comes out black, copper can be pretty green...but gold is always GOLD! congrats...still waiting for mine.

 

[Pointman]

I just noticed. If you haven't answered this question already, how did it ring up?

I am wondering cause I dug a gold ring with my Deus over a month ago and if I wasn't looking for this particular ring from someone, I would have never dug it up cause it rang in so low and shallow.

 

[Lanny in AB]

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

Booyahh!!

Freakin' fantastic find.

Nicely done, and all the best,

Lanny

 

[Mach1Pilot]

Way to go, George! It sure looks great - and like a lot of others here I can't wait to see the video.

Congrats on the well deserved banner!

 

[CoilyGirl]

I cannot add anything else that the others haven't already said so I will add a big CONGRATULATIONS!!! and my excitement for you as well!

 

[Hot diggity]

Ohhh man! That's unbelievable. Top tier among banners! Congrats on your incredible.. Baba Booey! Baba Booey! Howard Stern's p***s! :}

 

[Goodyguy]

Nuff Said
GG~

 

[Vino]

I just noticed. If you haven't answered this question already, how did it ring up?

I am wondering cause I dug a gold ring with my Deus over a month ago and if I wasn't looking for this particular ring from someone, I would have never dug it up cause it rang in so low and shallow.

VDI 77, in 12 frequency. About 5inch down. Beautiful signal!

 

[Fingerlakes119]

Congrats on the fantastic find WOW.

george

 

[gearjammer]

That is a sweet Xmas present .

 

[Gridwalker306]

VDI 77, in 12 frequency. About 5inch down. Beautiful signal!

Thanks for the VDI info. I know it's all about sound and not numbers, but it's nice to have an idea of what it rings up as. A signal of 77 is an obvious dig, so I'm sure if I swing my coil over one I'm likely to dig it.