First GOLD with the DFX

The Beep Goes On

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Jan 11, 2006
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Houston, TX
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CTX3030, Excalibur II, V3i, TRX
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I hit a grass ball field at a local park this morning at 6:30AM.? I was passing over most of the iffy signals and concentrated on coins and rings.? It seemed that the park had not been detected.? I had dug about 20 targets and then got a solid VDI 44 indicating a ring.? I cut the flap, pushed it back, checked the plug and the hole...it was in the hole...first scoop I saw a gold rim...I thought - no way - I'm not that lucky.? I cleaned it off and it was a 14K men's band 1/4" across - pretty heavy (10 grams).? I sat there for a few minutes and just enjoyed the feel of a good find.? :) :D ;D? I hunted for about 2 hours total.

There is a 14K hallmark, a Latin inscription and a date.? I'll keep the inscription and date to myself for now...just in case I can find the owner.? Here are the pics...
 

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That is a great looking ring! Congrats.
 

Nice find and congrats on the gold! HH, Mike
 

Good job Beep! Sure is a great feeling when you get that glimpse of gold in the ground. I'm still looking for that first gold with my MXT. Again, way to go!
 

VDI of 44 wow that's a lot of gold
 

Congrats Chris! I told you you'd like that DFX. It must be the day fro rings & DFX's, because I found 4 rings at a new park today. The DFX sure is a lot different than the XLT isn't it?

Paul
 

Hey Paul - Yeah, it's a great machine. Since the mineralization is low, I've been using 15KHz...a bit better in the small gold range. Been reading a lot of books about the DFX which helps. Post those ring finds...I'd love to see them!
 

Our neighborhood has a community website with a lost and found section. I posted it there. I sincerely doubt anyone will come forward, but, hey, you never know. If they can give me the inscription and the date then, cool. "The softest pillow is a clear conscience." - Ancient Chinese Proverb.
 

wonderful day at the park, nice finds and congrats on the ring.
 

Awesome find Beep!

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