My most unusual find...

JoeVal

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This was actually a surface find today, but it rang as a 1 in full metal mode on the Equinox 600, but didn’t register at all in Field 1, max sensitivity. I have no clue what the metal material is. Perhaps someone can enlighten me.

Thanks!

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BLK HOLE

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Well ain't that special :dontknow:
 

Terry Soloman

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Sinking your teeth into the hobby! :laughing7::headbang::hello2:
 

bologna321

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If the metal tastes like grapes, its silver
 

Reanm8er

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Hi JoeVal,
Mostly, the metal in modern dentistry is platinum. This sure looks like it. I guarantee whoever lost it is sick about it. I'm about to have two studs put in my jaw to the tune of 5 grand. Do the math!
Congrats on the cool find!
 

CRUSADER

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What is funny is how many times posters have said this is unusual or the first gold they have found.
 

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JoeVal

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If the metal tastes like grapes, its silver

I draw the line at tasting it! I cleaned it with soap and water and a scrub brush...that’s all the attention it’s getting!:laughing7:

Tomorrow I’m contacting the facility near where I found it to see if anyone mentioned losing it. I’d really like to get it back to them.

I read online that most modern dentistry today is made with cast alloys. They didn’t mention anything about precious metals.
 

Chug And Red

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bologna321

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Dang, I made that up to see if you'd taste it :tongue3:
 

RVRoamer73

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Money in the bank.:laughing7:

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Nice teeth. I have found dental work in 10k, 14k, sterling silver and stainless steel so there is no telling what yours is without checking it out. Good luck with the possible return. I hope you get lucky.

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jasones

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It’s a mandibular (bottom teeth) cast metal partial denture. I bet someone is sick that they lost it. New they run anywhere from $1200-2000 depending on where you live. I hope you can find the owner. Unfortunately for you there’s not much value in the metal. Still an unusual find for sure!
 

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JoeVal

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It’s a mandibular (bottom teeth) cast metal partial denture. I bet someone is sick that they lost it. New they run anywhere from $1200-2000 depending on where you live. I hope you can find the owner. Unfortunately for you there’s not much value in the metal. Still an unusual find for sure!

Thanks for a definitive identification on this appliance. I found the email address last night for the director of recreation in the city I found this in, explained how and where (important) I found it, and let her know how the owner could contact me to return it to them. I’m hoping to be able to return it soon. I found a class ring last year, and had that returned in a couple of days, so hopefully this won’t take too long. I’ll for sure post a return picture if the owner agrees to it.
 

Trezurehunter

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You found that, and it might not even be made of a precious metal ? That just BITES !
 

Inspector

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Very unusual find, hard to figure how it could have been lost, BOL on the return
 

A2coins

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I bet a dental office could locate the owner lol all I want for Christmas are my lost front teeth
 

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A2coins

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Could have made a quick buck lol
 

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