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[49r Relics]

I know the gold is more noteworthy but I for one would love to see the condition of those Barbers!! Can we get some pics??

Absolutely so. We will get some high quality pics up on Monday as I won't be available to do so until then, but stay tuned, I will get some close ups and clear detailed pics!

 

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[heepiepow]

WOW!! I'm going to need a snorkel or scuba gear to survive here with all the drool spilling out of my mouth! That is just incredible, and they are so so gorgeous. And very well earned with the research and effort to get permission. Congrats!!

 

[oddrod]

Awesome dig, finds and video. This is why we do what we do. History, held in your hand. Banner for sure.

 

[AU Seeker]

Hello and Thank You from all of us!

We actually did tons of research about conservation of dug, gold coins before we even ever attempted it. We even filmed the entire process and might make a video out of it sometime soon to post in the cleaning and preservation section. But the key obviously with gold coins is not to let anything rub against the metal whatsoever because the surface hardness of gold coins is so susceptible to micro abrasions from even the softest cloth. The first order of business was soaking them for a couple days, then using a waterpik to remove all surface dirt. The short answer to your question "How were they cleaned" is . . . very carefully. But we did take the time to do it right. My biggest recommendation to anyone digging up a gold coin from soil, is to resist the temptation to see a date, even though we used our tongues and spit to reveal the dates, that could have easily scratched the surface. Hope to make that video showing our whole process someday soon.

Thanks again!

Mark

Mark,

I'm very glad to hear the cleaning was done properly, as you know many people ruin some very nice coins trying to clean them to make them look what they think is pretty and shiny, only to destroy the coin's collectability and greatly reduces it's value!!!

A video of the process ya'll used would be a great asset to metal detectors not knowing how to clean coins properly to avoid damaging them, IMHO!

 

[Iron Patch]

Seeing the video I foolishly thought I could skip through to the good parts, until of course I realized that it was cut down to just the good parts! Knowing there was the $20s found I was curious to see how that played out, and certainly was not disappointed... and even the 2nd and 3rd were just as exciting. I wonder how high the number would have to be before you got used to digging those.... I would guess fairly high. What might be just as rare as the cache itself is getting it all on video, and what a great way to remember it. You did use the right word.... not great, not awesome, only epic can be used to describe that one.

 

[nsdq]

DUDE!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Silverseeker]

This is absolutely what we all dream of finding. Research finally paid off in a big way, and you can bet this will go down as one of Tnets best of the best. I loved the video and was glued to the screen every second of the hunt.

 

[BryanM362]

Wow, what a great site! Congrats! You are inspiring me to do more research!

 

[19cbb]

Sell the coins and buy that piece of land!

 

[wanderlust61]

Awesome finds and the most exciting video ever!!! Congrats


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[jolteon]

holy crap.
thats the best video i've seen on here and quite possibly anywhere.
felt like i was there with you.
congrats.
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Looks like I got competition with my videos!!! Hahaha Like I said earlier that is truly a find of a lifetime. Even better than my cache. (I am not complaining I am forever grateful) Very nice I also believe this should go on the best of treasurenet!!!! Amazing!!!
Jolteon

 

[aka da Prof]

!!! indeed!!! tis what it's all about-- I was just as thrilled to be there with the vid you posted!! My blood boiled and heart raced with every target you guys turned up!!! so, don't stop there! get 'em all dug and post the vids!! thanks, ♬ da Prof ♬♬!!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Now that's what dreams are made of!!!!!!!! And then some!!!!!!!!!!!
ABSOLUTELY PHENOMENAL FINDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MEGA CONGRATS ON MAKING BANNER!!!!!!!

Now we need a new vocabulary of words!

We are calling you guys the EPIC TRIO !

How you guys remained calm enough to get it on film I have no idea, but thank you very much for sharing the dream with all if us! Makes me want to grab my detector and head out the door!
I'm gone for a couple of days and BANNER FINDS pop up all over the board!

Now I have to go find a sound proof room to view the rest of the videos so my family doesn't think I've gone totally bonkers.....there was..uh hmm, a "little" yelling and jumping involved while watching your video....just a little!

 

[Steve in PA]

Wow! Big Gold there. Good job on the research and I bet we'll be seeing more great finds from you guys.

 

[ScottC]

In the infamous words of Ron, HOLY COW, again congratulations, your finds inspire me. Good job on the research. Excellent video.

Regards
ScottC

 

[cojo]

Fascinating! Congrats man!

 

[cudamark]

The only thing that would improve your hunt, is to have it become a foursome! ME!

 

[coinman123]

WOW!!!! I watched the whole video and was SO impressed!!!!!! It makes every single find I have ever found look like a bunch of pull tabs!!!!

 

[1235CE]

In the strongest, most genuine way I can muster.......Congratulations to all involved. That was more than inspiring.

HH all!

Greg

 

[Eureka!]

Imagining that it was me that made this great discovery; I thought what I would do next?

Keep them all?
Sell some and keep some?
Sell all of them (I'd have the video and photos for the memory).

Any idea of what you guys are going to do next?

Thanks for the advice (RESEARCH, RESEARCH, RESEARCH)!

IF THIS MADE MY DAY - I CAN'T IMAGINE HOW YOU ALL FEEL!