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    Finally, first gold!

    Hey all,
    Got out for a couple hours before work. First tried at a high school where I had hoped would have some goodies, but it didn't pan out. Since I was already close to the beach I decided to give it a go for the last 90 minutes before work. Since we had a few strong storms lately, the shoreline is drastically changed with much of the sand washed out exposing what was the deep gravel bed earlier in the year.
    The first hour gave up little more than a couple old pull tabs. But as I moved into shallow water near one end of the beach I got a solid 12-16. I was guessing another big ring pull but got excited when I saw shiny roundness in the scoop between the stones. Hoping it wasn't another junk ring, looked inside and saw my first 14k stamp! Great way to end the afternoon, and I'll be back in the morning for maybe another hour.

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    Last edited by Digger_O'Dell; 10-24-2016 at 07:41 PM.
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    Congrats on your awesome Gold ring. great find!
    I hope you have good luck on your next visit!
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    Congrats on your first GOLD Chris!! There is nothing like seeing gold roundness in the scoop. Good luck when you return.


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    Congrats Chris!
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    Thanks everyone!
    I went out this morning to try for more gold, but the lake was SD of rough it made it nearly impossible to detect. I fid manage one junker ring that looks like it's been buried a long time. Got several more good low tone signals but could recover them due to the waves. But, I'll be back, and I know where they're hiding!
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    Congrats on your first gold!
    Detectors I use: Minelab Equinox 900 & Manticore
    Favorite finds I have made:
    1,000+ silver coins
    92pcs of 1700's Trade Era Silver
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    (probably should have started with that one)

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    WTG on the golden ticket!
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    Fantastic find! Those type of finds keep us hooked on this hobby year after year.

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    Quote Originally Posted by BTV Digger View Post
    Fantastic find! Those type of finds keep us hooked on this hobby year after year.

    John
    They sure do! This time of year is tough getting water calm enough on the big pond to detect, but the sand moves around a lot possibly exposing things hidden the rest of the year.
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    Oldest find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
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    I couldn't understand how I missed this post, then I see it was in "beaches." I need to check this area more often. Congrats on the gold!!
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    Congrats on your first gold!

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    Huge congrats on finally getting some "yellow" Chris !
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    Grats on getting some gold, Chris. Any plans to repurpose as a ring for yourself or the wifey?
    Future goals: Capped bust coin, Flowing hair LC, Classic head LC, VT copper, MA copper, Pistareen, Two-cent pc, SLQ, GW inaugural button, Excelsior button, Civil war token, and a gold ring.



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    Seeing that stamp is a Kick, ain't it?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Doc Arey View Post
    Seeing that stamp is a Kick, ain't it?
    Yes it is! Thank you.
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    Oldest find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
    You Tube: Rediscovering America

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    Quote Originally Posted by OxShoeDrew View Post
    I couldn't understand how I missed this post....
    You think you missed it Al? I just seen it today! .....
    Nice little hunk of yella fella!
    Congrats! Even if I am 3 1/2 months late!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ill Digger View Post
    You think you missed it Al? I just seen it today! .....
    Nice little hunk of yella fella!
    Congrats! Even if I am 3 1/2 months late!
    Hey, no problem! Even got gold#2 after this one!
    Equipment:
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    2023 Silver: 1 Gold: 0

    Best finds: 28 silver dime spill, 1800s Dutch customs seal.
    Oldest/best coins: 1837 Upper Canada large cent, 1877 Seated Dime
    Oldest find: 1800 Sailors Luck token
    You Tube: Rediscovering America

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    Very nice, congrats!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Digger_O'Dell View Post
    Hey, no problem! Even got gold#2 after this one!
    Yeah I seen that one. The thin round copper looking one. But missed this one. Probably missed it in the water section at the time.
    Congrats again!

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