🥇 BANNER I finally struck GOLD ! 1861 GOLD !

DirtyMike

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Today was the day... A little over 6 years ago an ex-coworker brought a handful of relics into work with him. That day after seeing them I knew I wanted to try this hobby out. So the first chance we had he took me out digging and I have not stopped since. It was on that first day out that I mentioned to said co-worker that I would love to find a gold coin. As I recall after he had a good chuckle he said "good luck". Well here I am 6 + years later and to him I say thanks for my first time out digging and thanks for wishing me that "good luck". A gold coin was at the top of my wish list. Check that one off. I did manage to find some more relics too. A nice Mass staff cuff button, pocket watch key, kepi buckle, 3 ringer, button back, j hook, buck n ball, and a brass mystery item. Sort of looks like a part of a trigger guard. Thanks for looking and good luck digging.
 

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I know. The "D" mint marked 61's were made at the Dahlinega mint. Using some gold blanks from before the war. Since these were made during the war and in the confederacy they are considered to be confederate coins. Somewhere between 1,000-1,500 were minted in 61. I am happy with or with out the d though.
 

Congrats on a GREAT $1 gold piece in nice shape! Hope she has some friends for you to find nearby.....
 

Beautiful gold coin, probably a soldiers good luck coin he carried with him, congrats!!!
 

Way to go...1 for me one day.....I hope...
 

boom baby. them kind of finds keeps me going
 

dang mike --not only a gold coin but a civil war era gold coin * -couldn't have happened to a nicer fellow , congrats on the banner find -- gotta love them civil war relics as well.
 

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She's a beauty,congratulations!
 

Truly awesome find. Congratulations.
 

I think the mystery brass item in photo could be this.

Congratulations, the coin is awesome.
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