🥇 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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CRUSADER

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I know why he chuckled:thumbsup: Congrats on a hard one to get in any country!
 

Ground Inspector

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Nice gold coin! Congrats
 

flyinryan2

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Awesome job!!! That coin is amazing! Love the Button as well! Congrats man! :thumbsup:
 

davehky

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DREAM FIND! Congrats to you!
 

BuckleBoy

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ABSOLUTELY stunning! The only thing that's better than a Gold Coin is a CIVIL WAR SITE Gold Goin!


Big Congrats to you,

Buck
 

Lanny in AB

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I love the smell of gold! Fantastic little find!!

All the best,

Lanny
 

kyrock

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Is it just me, or is the "N" missing from United....?
 

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DirtyMike

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It's there just worn enough down to not get any detail in the pic
 

screwynewy

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Congrats on the gold coin and banner! Which detector did you find this with and do you rember what it rang up as?
 

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DirtyMike

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Sure do. It was jumping like a piece of foil would. It was going between 45 & 55 on my Teknetics T2.
 

oldsalty19

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excellent find and nice condition
 

screwynewy

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I also have a T2 and routinely dig those high 40's and they are always foil. I guess it depends on the site as to what the chances of it being gold are. Your find gives me more incentive to dig them all.
 

SNF101480

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Excellent job on the beautiful gold coin find! Congratulations!
 

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