It took 20 years, but I finally found a gold coin. Well, 4 gold coins. All French!

[DFW_THer]

Hello THers!

I have been wanting to share this find now for a couple weeks, but was waiting for my friend to edit and drop the video first.

This coin was found at low tide on a rocky river edge. I was using a Garrett AT Max with the wrong coil considering the conditions, but it was too late in the day to change it. (NEL Thunder coil) I literally hit this coin with my predator hand digger at about 5 or 6". I'm still sick about it, but like the flowing hair half dime incident, at least I found it... I'm probably about as messed up about finding it as the person was who lost it 250+ years ago! I don't know exactly how it managed to separate into 4 pieces of pie in just one strike, but it did. I could probably whack a coin 100 times before it broke the way this one did. It's just crazy to me... I managed a few other very nice finds that day, as did my mates, but I will have to come back and edit this thread once the whole video drops. It was a disgusting and incredible day that I am truly humbled to have been a part of...

I know many of you don't like video shares on this forum, so I have attached some close-up pictures. If you're brave enough to watch the video, grab a box of tissues.



Thanks all!

 

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[DFW_THer]

Thanks for sharing b. I’ve “kissed “ a few as well. It happens. The vid was fun to watch. Don’t let em pic on ya too much [emoji12]. Been wondering if u boys want to come to the My little island to hunt pm me if there is any interest. Keep ur head down [emoji116]

We just came through MA and RI last weekend! D'oh! Thank you!!

 

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[DFW_THer]

Broken or not its a truly amazing find Brad. I hope Kurt, Bob, Bill and Leo paid up on the gold coin bet
Keep up the good work boys. You all are an inspiration and a highlight on my wednesdays.

Kurt and I will always have a standing bet. Oh yeah, he made good.

 

[A2coins]

sweeeet

 

[YBnormal]

First of all, CONGRATS, I would kill for a find like that, or even an invite to a hunt like that.

Read this article, It may shed some light on why it broke, https://coinweek.com/counterfeits/t...feit-coins-from-the-reign-of-queen-isabel-ii/

Have a jeweler test it, they can perform a non destructive test on a rub stone to determine gold content.

And finally, here is a link to a "slice and dice Safe" digging tool. https://www.schoolspecialty.com/fis...MI3ePou8Hp2gIVUz2BCh1SaQzGEAQYAyABEgJHQvD_BwE

I actually have this Trowel, and find it very handy when coin hunting.

Happy Hunting

 

[against the wind]

4 pieces?? I would have put it back,, lol.
Banner. Congrats

 

[8Reales]

Congrats, think about it this way u have a gold coin and are up $50 and have a shot at find of
the year at MFSTC.

 

[Willieg]

Well done brad!!! Love watching you guy's. I'm still in search for my first silver could only imagine a gold coin. My hat is off for you brother.

 

[park pirate]

Outstanding man Banner!!!!

 

[YBnormal]

Here is one more article that might be relevant, It even features a French gold coins similar to yours, Possible good news, the man than may have been responsible for your coin breaking was hanged.

https://quod.lib.umich.edu/w/wsfh/0...nce-political-rhetoric?rgn=main;view=fulltext


I still vote for it to be a Banner Find,,

 

[Rubka888]

I don't know man, I really don't think that you broke that coin. It would have some obvious signs of distress if it was hit hard enough to break into 4 pieces like that. I don't see how that could happen without it bending at least a little somewhere. It is gold afterall. I would look at the edges closely but I really don't think you broke it. Oh, and banner by the way! Epic!

 

[washingtonian]

Congratulations on an amazing find! I don't think I've ever seen one of those posted on here. Sorry about the condition but still, better to have than not!!

 

[Vldetecting]

The gold coin is absolutely gorgeous! I was asked Kurt a long time ago if one of the boys had found a gold coin in their metal detecting careers, and now it looks like one of you've have! It's just so sad to see it broken, but anyone could've made a mistake like that so don't feel so bad about it

 

[Valley Ranger]

Great find and save - even with the damage. Congratulations!

 

[OBN]

Love hunting the water! Great save, she is gold and where there one, there is more. Tide movement sure can push things around so I would be all over that place..Good Luck!!

 

[smokeythecat]

OBN is absolutely correct. There may be more there. I still don't think you broke it. Use a digital microscope to look at the edges. And I can't see an impact point. Of course you can do like I do on some sites and use a full size shovel! I have a couple places I actually do that.

I don't think it's counterfeit, that was an excellent article. I have found a lot of counterfeit British coppers in the past, you can usually tell them from the real ones.

 

[treblehunter]

Sweet find, sorry about your mishap.

 

[Silver Tree Chaser]

Great find, though bittersweet it is. I can relate. My last two Massachusetts Silver coins, a shilling and a two-pence - one was a cut piece, and the other was holed.

 

[CRUSADER]

OBN is absolutely correct. There may be more there. I still don't think you broke it. Use a digital microscope to look at the edges. And I can't see an impact point. Of course you can do like I do on some sites and use a full size shovel! I have a couple places I actually do that.

I don't think it's counterfeit, that was an excellent article. I have found a lot of counterfeit British coppers in the past, you can usually tell them from the real ones.

I can see fresh marks.

 

[CRUSADER]

'was' kind of is, a very nice looking coin. I would be sick for years. I've seen gold crack like that because if shared a broken one with a mate who found the other half 5 years later. (I brought it off him to keep them together) I think you got very unlucky & struck it just right between stones etc..
Well at least you can look forward to your 2nd knowing it can't get much worse....
Keep at it...

 

[Aureus]

This thing should be an easy banner no matter broken or not. A part from being a gold coin it's a crazy rare find in North America.