2018 in review

the_mad_cladder

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Jan 2, 2015
846
2,381
North Carolina
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XP Deus with all the coils, MI-6 pinpointer, Ace350 and Garrett pro pointer.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
I had a great year. I met some wonderful people, made an epic return and dug several cool finds.
I found 41 silver coins including a French 1918 2 franc coin that had been altered into a soldiers dog tag. I made the newspaper returning it to the grandchildren of that soldier. I did purchased a 2 franc coin to fill in for the returned dog tag in my collection (thatโ€™s why itโ€™s in the picture). Other highlights include a 2 cent coin, a civil war belt buckle, a 1750-1780s dandy button, an early 1800s gilded button, my first gold ring, 2 silver rings, a sterling silver fork, several civil war and WW1 relics and more. I also found a sterling silver bracelet a few weeks ago. Itโ€™s inscribed with a mans name and the letters โ€œUSNโ€ (United States Navy) and his wifeโ€™s name on the inside. Both of them have past away years ago. Iโ€™ve been busy with work and holidays but I have located the living descendants and plan on making a return soon. Super cool that get to make another return to another veterans family. I have included photos of my best finds of the year.

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DirtDigginDan

Hero Member
Jul 3, 2018
530
2,128
Buffalo,MN
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1
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Minelab Equinox 800
Garrett Propointer 2
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Yes, you had a GREAT YEAR!! congrats, that a lotta silvah!:notworthy:
 

lairmo

Silver Member
Jan 1, 2009
2,952
4,890
SW MO
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Garrett AT Pro/ Fisher M-Scope 1280-X
Congrats on your last year!!! WTG!!! Best luck for '19!!!
 

Digger RJ

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Aug 24, 2017
19,540
33,639
SW Missouri/Oklahoma
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1
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2
Detector(s) used
Minelab CTX 3030; Minelab Equinox 800;
XP Deus 2
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Awesome Year!!! Congrats!!!!!
 

A2coins

Gold Member
Dec 20, 2015
33,807
42,606
Ann Arbor
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3
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Equinox 800
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Great year my Friend very Well done 2019 is going to be Great also. Thanks for sharing Well done on the dog tag also!!!!!!Tommy
 

Oct 5, 2014
31,886
35,425
Massachusetts
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1
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1
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Garrett: AT Pro, AT Gold & Infinium; Minelab: Explorer SE, II; Simplex; Tesoro: Tejon & Outlaw; White's: V3i
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
Very nice 2018 finds, congratulations! :occasion14:
 

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the_mad_cladder

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Jan 2, 2015
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XP Deus with all the coils, MI-6 pinpointer, Ace350 and Garrett pro pointer.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
Great year my Friend very Well done 2019 is going to be Great also. Thanks for sharing Well done on the dog tag also!!!!!!Tommy
Thanks man. Itโ€™s gonna be hard to top this year but Iโ€™m gonna try. Hope we all find many gold and silvers in 2019!
 

washingtonian

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Sep 26, 2005
6,507
12,899
Puget Sound
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Equinox 800, Whites DFX
That was a great year! The 2 Francs coin and the story behind it are particularly special. Way to go!
 

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the_mad_cladder

Hero Member
Jan 2, 2015
846
2,381
North Carolina
๐Ÿ† Honorable Mentions:
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XP Deus with all the coils, MI-6 pinpointer, Ace350 and Garrett pro pointer.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
That was a great year! The 2 Francs coin and the story behind it are particularly special. Way to go!

Thanks. It was great to dig that but even better returning it. So cool to get to do that.
 

Carolina Tom

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Apr 4, 2014
10,059
17,063
Charlotte
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XP Deus V3.2 9" & 11" Coils, AT Pro, ProPointer AT, Lesche 55, 75 & 80LT
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You really did well sir. Nice assortment of coins and relics. That US plate is a real treasure. The silver coin ID tag was also a killer find.

Best of luck to you in 2019!
 

ANTIQUARIAN

Gold Member
Apr 24, 2010
12,841
27,385
Upper Canada ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ
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1
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3
Detector(s) used
XP Deus, Lesche Piranha 35 Shovel & 'Garrett Carrot'
Primary Interest:
Relic Hunting
You had a great year in 2018 Clint, the amount of silver you found is amazing! :notworthy:

Best of luck to you in 2019,
Dave
 

civilman1

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Nov 29, 2005
9,386
1,685
PA-MD
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1
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Garrett Infinium LS,White's MXT's and Surf II Lot's-O-Coil's
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Relic Hunting
It doesn't get much better than that!! Well,maybe a couple gold coin's :occasion14: Love the 2 Francs
 

63bkpkr

Silver Member
Aug 9, 2007
4,069
4,618
Southern California
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XLT, GMT, 6000D Coinmaster
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All Treasure Hunting
Thank you for sharing a Great Year of finds and returning special items to the family!............63bkpkr
 

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the_mad_cladder

the_mad_cladder

Hero Member
Jan 2, 2015
846
2,381
North Carolina
๐Ÿ† Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
XP Deus with all the coils, MI-6 pinpointer, Ace350 and Garrett pro pointer.
Primary Interest:
Metal Detecting
It doesn't get much better than that!! Well,maybe a couple gold coin's :occasion14: Love the 2 Francs

Thanks civilman1! A gold coin would be nice. Maybe this year.
 

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