My stellar day - GOLD COIN + 18CT GOLD WATCH

[tuatara]

I went on a one-day business trip to an obscure tiny township and managed to procure an address of my acquaintance’s old relations who live there. Simple as that - I wanted to MD their property. They don’t own a farm, just have an urban plot with an oldish house built in the mid-1950. Though it didn’t sound too promising, I needed a bit of relaxing. My activity was limited to their huge backyard. As I expected my MDing did not start on the right footing. I was pulling out a lot of modern alum bits. Watching me, my hosts were grinning, ‘What do you expect to find?’ they asked me. I used that occasion to ask if I could keep my finds. Still grinning this lovely elderly couple nodded in consent. The next target sounded just like another modern can. I was stunned to see some sweet yellow in the hole. Even before examining my find, I plopped to the ground. Literally. Only when I calmed down a bit, I began to look for marks and I wasn’t surprised at all to see ’18 ct’ on that Seiko watch bracelet attached to a gold wrist-watch. But it was time to resume MDing. The very next signal brought me a vintage sterling ring. Though not very sightly it is rather chunky. I would date it to the 1930’s – 1940’s. I continued my search and this time the target leapt out of the ground and I saw a ‘goldie’ on a heap of dirt. Then my ‘processor’ got jammed and it took me ages to realize that I found my 3rd GOLD COIN and the first British one – a half sovereign of 1866. Still quite shaky I pulled myself together to continue MDing and got 2 x1900 sixpences in a row (one damaged by a plough). Then came a relic time: a musket ball, a button with some Jewish pattern on it, several buckles, an old thimble, a woven pattern 2-piece button, a very early safety razor and a half penny of 1896. I honestly showed my hosts all the finds and still they allowed me to keep them. I will certainly give some nice gift to those nice people who let me in.
I believe I need to change my avatar

 

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[thrillathahunt]

I guess you know that days like this don't come around too often. Now go have yourself a Speights!

Congats and Banner!

 

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[Jowlz]

Have the watch checked. Lots of "Gold Filled" bands were stamped 18k....

 

[tuatara]

Thank you, guys, for your kind words. I wish to those who have not found their first gold coin yet to find one... or two or many. Little shiny trifles really brighten the life Now I'm waiting for a permission to detect an ol' farm.

tua.....I'm speechless..those finds are just stunning and rare for this part of the world.
Between us we are cleaning up the NZ sixpence supply I just found another 19th century.
Congratulations on a most excellent day. You have my banner vote. John.

I hope I didn't frighten people with my very improvised haka dance
Save one sixpence for me, John What year it is?

Have the watch checked. Lots of "Gold Filled" bands were stamped 18k....

Many but not this one. Had it tested first thing. A little tip for people who are in doubt how to tell the difference between gold filled and solid gold undug jewellery. Look inside deep scratches if there is still gold there. Look for surface wear and tear but most of all for signs of corrosion. And, of course, get it checked or tested.

 

[pepperj]

Now that's got Banner written all over it! Way to go!

 

[HISPAN]

I VOTE BANNER .... A VERY NICE COIN.

 

[Jowlz]

Glad to hear its the real deal!

 

[tuatara]

Glad to hear its the real deal!

Now I have doubts and will get it rechecked by someone more competent. When I started cleaning it I saw a GF symptom - an uneven color in some of it parts.

 

[Irchr]

[Gold is good no matter what form it comes in

nice find

 

[Woodland Detectors]

Kia Ora!

Indeed a stellar and epic day!

 

[tuatara]

A bit of update. The watch is GP but the band is solid gold. I got it re-checked and was shown a place where one of the links broke thru magnifying glass. The thimble is so called slogan late Victorian thimble by Charles Iles. The slogan reads 'Reward For Merit'. I got another one 'Love United Us' but its rim fell off

 

[KOOTNEY KID]

That coin is awsome,CONGRATS,you must be in first place for a GOLD.thanks for sharing............K.KID................

 

[RIcoinhunter]

WOW that was a great hunt!!!!!!!!!

 

[underdogger]

That is what you call a key day . The challange is not to loose the key , so you can have another day just like it awsome finds congrats on the banner Rob

 

[tuatara]

That is what you call a key day . The challange is not to loose the key , so you can have another day just like it awsome finds congrats on the banner Rob

No banner for me . There are probably too many gold coins there already. Luckily my goal is not to make a banner but to get hold of as many interesting relics as I can.

 

[CRUSADER]

That is what you call a key day . The challange is not to loose the key , so you can have another day just like it awsome finds congrats on the banner Rob

No banner for me . There are probably too many gold coins there already. Luckily my goal is not to make a banner but to get hold of as many interesting relics as I can.

 

[Aquila]

Banner!

 

[Wldbil]

That is one great day!!!

 

[jimbob450]

Excellent, I too will vote Banner. Jimbob

 

[Sgtrock]

Great instincts SIR !!

I nominated for banner..NOT because of just the gold sovreign..but the totality of the find..Musket ball, Nice Buttons, Six Pence..I feel there is much more history under that yard to be found.

Awful nice of those folks to let you keep your finds...

All the best to you..

Be Well

 

[Tank69]

wow thats not a good day thats a freakin dream hunt awsome finds you got a banner vote from me .