1880 $5 DOLLAR GOLD COIN!!!!!!

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Vino

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It rained here most of the morning, I was really hoping to get out.
So around 1pm it stopped. That kind of shot my plans for the day.. (man im happy about that). So I decided to stay close to home, about 5 blocks from me..lol A PARK???
Yes a park, I believe its been around since mid 1800s.
I was there about a year and a half ago when I first started detecting. Found some wheat pennys there.
So I figured I would spend a few hours just to get out before the holidays. Maybe find some merks and rosies.. Well I found 2 merks a IH and some wheats..
Until the gold coin showed up and stole the show!!!!
The best thing is I got it on video.
At first I thought it was a gold ring, so I pulled out my phone to video it, because my wife keeps saying to me why dont you find gold like the other people??? Lol
I always tell her, im not interested in gold. I like colonial!!!
Well this changes things a little. Haha.
I cant post the video right now, because I was not a Gentleman in it.
Needless to say I was pretty excited over this modern coin!!
This is just icing on the cake, my Christmas came early.
I will never look at a park the same again.
Thanks for looking.
George
 

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Bill D. (VA)

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Let me be the first to congratulate you George! It was awesome to hear the excitement in your voice when you called, and I was so happy for you. Like they say, the best finds are always unexpected, and that was certainly the case here. Banner vote on the way.
 

Scrappy

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All hail King George! Congrats on a banner find!
 

gwdigger

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You need to post some of those vids anyway man. I've come to enjoy peoples vids more and more.
 

Ahab8

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Buddy that is just amazing! What a capper to an amazing season for you. Super happy for you brother. And yes I sm voting Banner. I think it's worthy even though I love the old stuff
 

gheenoe78

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Vino! What a year you've had! Banner vote in. Congrats on a super rare GOLD coin.
 

ClovisOak

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Congrats! Beautiful Coin, and I would personally like to hear the unedited video:laughing7:
 

digging440yrs

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GARRETT PRO POINTER AT, GARRETT AT PRO , MINELAB EXPLORER SE with 8.5x12.5 Cors coil
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Looks to be in awesome condition ! Great find :occasion14:
 

Steve in PA

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When you called me today and said you had found a gold coin, I must admit I wasn't surprised. After all I have seen you post this year, nothing would surprise me! I knew it was just a matter of time considering the areas you hunt and how often you get out. Congrats on a real bucket lister George. Banner vote going in :thumbsup:
 

Iron Patch

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Just for the record that is a real gold coin and made of real gold. :laughing7:
 

ARC

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Aug 19, 2014
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Here is some deep thought...
Imagine...
In 1880... loosing a 5 dollar gold coin then...
Is like loosing 300+ dollar bill now.
 

Iron Patch

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Can you upload it to youtube. I much prefer the unedited versions. :laughing1:
 

relic nut

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That's incredible Vino!!! Banner no doubt. That's gonna be tough to beat. Post the videos, maybe you can rate it R. This gets all of us pumped!!

HH, Relic Nut
 

OutdoorAdv

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Another typical Vino hunt. Lol. What can I say man... That thing is incredible. I had a huge smile as you were telling me about it. Voting now :thumbsup:
 

Fyrguy86

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Sep 15, 2013
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That's amazing my friend. You are killin it!!! Congratulations on a super find. Banner!!!
 

Oct 5, 2014
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Congratualtions on an absolutely beautiful coin! Looks like it was dropped yesterday. :occasion14:
 

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