I have found the coolest thing EVER & NOW I "FOUND" ANOTHER! Oct. 13, 2006

[Spitfire Reddie]

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Wow i thought this place was reserved for those gold coin finds ! Thanks everyone for the suggestions to move it here !

 

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[lordmarcovan]

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That is really supercool. Too bad it didn't come with Victorian-era coins in the holders!

 

[TimmyNY]

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very very cool check this out one just like it and at $115 with 3 days to go

Tim

ebay # 230021437982

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

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Who would of ever thought a newbie MDer like myself would end up finding such a wonderful item plus having it put on The Best of thread ! Certainly not me ! lol

 

[lordmarcovan]

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Who would of ever thought a newbie MDer like myself would end up finding such a wonderful item plus having it put on The Best of thread ! Certainly not me ! lol

All newbies eventually make that one find that hooks 'em for good, if they stick with it long enough. That's the key. Some folks get lucky straight off, and others get discouraged too soon, or quit, when they find out it ain't as easy as other folks make it look. I was not one of the ones who had a lot of "beginner's luck", but I suppose I found enough modest goodies to keep at it until the "real" finds came along.

For me, the find that clinched it happened in August of 1993. I was discouraged and finding nothing, and was walking back to the car when I got a decent "penny" signal that had a 3-4" depth reading. I figured it was old enough to be a Wheatie, so started digging. At the time, my oldest coin was a 1926 Wheat cent, so I was hoping to set my oldest date back. As it happens, I did, and got silvered, too! It was not a Wheatie, but rather a nice 1899 Barber dime. That was my first coin from the 1800s. Only about an hour later, at the same site, I set my oldest date back again, even further, with an 1875 Indian cent, and as a bonus, I got a 1941-D silver quarter near that.

That afternoon I was hooked, and knew that I would never stop being a detectorist until the day I am too old to walk and swing the coil. I've had some long periods of inactivity since then, but I will probably never quit. Just think, I might have quit for good if I had made it to the car that day instead of finding that Barber dime.

I have since set my oldest-dated coin back into the 1700s, and then the 1600s. To go back past my current-oldest date of 1658, I might have to travel to England or something, though it is still possible here.

That's a fabulous find, and I welcome you to the "Best Of"! (Just got my first "Best Of" slot, myself, yesterday).

I'd say you're a "lifer", now, eh?

 

[lordmarcovan]

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PS- this might be the coolest thing for you EVER, but I'll bet you top it, one day.

Of course, this will always be a sentimental treasure for you. You ain't gonna sell it, are you? I sure wouldn't.

 

[gollum]

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Check this one out I found on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VICTORIAN-Egyptian-Revival-SCARAB-Coin-Holder-Silver_W0QQitemZ230021437982QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10967QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This one doesn't have a coat of arms on it though. Auction ends Aug 28th, and the bidding is up to $115! Bet it will break $200! Looks like you hit paydirt!

Best,

Mike

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

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Another one ?? Wow! I have seen two but none that looks like mine.Those two were the same.I wish one exactly like mine would come up for auction.

 

[stoney56]

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Check this one out I found on Ebay:

http://cgi.ebay.com/VICTORIAN-Egyptian-Revival-SCARAB-Coin-Holder-Silver_W0QQitemZ230021437982QQihZ013QQcategoryZ10967QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

This one doesn't have a coat of arms on it though. Auction ends Aug 28th, and the bidding is up to $115! Bet it will break $200! Looks like you hit paydirt!

Best,

Mike

I noticed that PBK posted one that ended somewhere over $300. I noticed that yours hinges on the side and not the bottom like the others. Best of luck on your next great find!!

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

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That other lucky bug went for $370.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...30021437982&rd=1&sspagename=STRK:MEWA:IT&rd=1

I think i will try for a spot in that magazine.Have to get it professionally appraised first though.Wish me luck !

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

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do i see plating coming off on this one?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Egyptian-Revival-Figural-Scarab-Coin-Holder-Silver-Old_W0QQitemZ120020632173

If so I ain't payin that much far it!!! but it is a appealing design......if you like bugs!

mws

Mine is not plated its german silver and mine is diffrent from them others

 

[mxtswinger]

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Let me add one more super sized CONGRATS on a superb find and being a quick study. That find was meant just for YOU. Now go find the gold coins that were once inside!

 

[davesx]

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hi.
really nice find.
go easy with cleaning you don't wanna ruin it
good luck.
dave

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

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hi.
really nice find.
go easy with cleaning you don't wanna ruin it
good luck.
dave

I want clean for another 50 years ! LOL i just cleaned that once because of all the caked on dirt.I had no idea that it would come out so shiny

 

[PhotoTJ]

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The more I look at this piece, the cooler it gets!

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

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The more I look at this piece, the cooler it gets!

You can say that again ! Its the same with me.I still think its a dream !

 

[comfyinvermont]

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Hey Reddie, congrats on one outstanding find. Lance

 

[stoney56]

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Something else that I believe will fit in those slots aore the $2 1/2 and $5 gold pieces.

 

[Blackjack77]

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Wow- reddie what a find!! you so deserve to be in the Best Of with that one.


congrats & Keep it up!!

 

[Spitfire Reddie]

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Wow- reddie what a find!! you so deserve to be in the Best Of with that one.


congrats & Keep it up!!

Hi Blackjack77, thank you ! I am just a newbie ,but a lucky one ! LOL