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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[Relicific]

French gold equals Banner
Congrats

 

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[Ammoman]

I found my first gold coin last Friday. Nothing like yours but just the same a gold coin. I truly feel your pain! Still, a gold coin is a gold coin and not many of us will ever get to experience such a find. Congratulations and welcome to the gold coin club!

 

[neodetectorist]

This was still an amazing find Brad. It is easy to say "don't beat yourself up" from our standpoint BUT really.
This is a find of a lifetime. You have all 4 pieces and a story.
I was just amazed when I saw the video. Garrett honorable mention if you ask me.

 

[GopherDaGold]

We watched the video a couple days ago on the tube and we are constantly amazed at all the HB finds! Congratulations!

 

[DFW_THer]

We watched the video a couple days ago on the tube and we are constantly amazed at all the HB finds! Congratulations!

That means a whole lot, thank you!

 

[grasshopper]

Amazing find any way you look at it.

I eagerly await your guys' videos every Wednesday. Keep doing what you're doing

 

[Jyverb64]

Such a beautiful coin broken or not, congrats

 

[Golden Pull-tab]

Awesome coin, sorry about the hit, hopefully 3rd epic find won't be a repeat. The guys need to pitch in and get you a custom made digger for your bday, something to keep your best finds from meeting a grim fate. I've made a rough design, maybe they can get one made at a tooling shop. Just point the handle at where you think the target is and dig that plug without fear.

 

[Tpmetal]

Awesome coin, sorry about the hit, hopefully 3rd epic find won't be a repeat. The guys need to pitch in and get you a custom made digger for your bday, something to keep your best finds from meeting a grim fate. I've made a rough design, maybe they can get one made at a tooling shop. Just point the handle at where you think the target is and dig that plug without fear.

 

[DiggerKid2003]

Broken or not I'm still jealous! Let's just hope you don't flowing hair your next one. Anyways, great find Brad.

 

[xr7ator]

Amazing, just amazing. Congratulations on that treasure.

 

[qdp diggers]

Wow. Nice job brad ..its still beautiful

 

[smokeythecat]

Nice coin Brad. i also wonder if it wasn't already broken before you got to it. Try a microscope on the edges to see if there is any microscopic wear on the cuts or if they are still razor sharp, all I can think to do.

 

[tomsneck]

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]🏻

 

[Hawks88]

Maybe a once in a lifetime find anyway.congrats!

 

[billpa]

It's still a Gold coin,Great find.

 

[Centsless Detecting]

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.

 

[ARC]

Stellar banner.

Banner.

Banner.

Banner.

There... a banner for each one.

Super killer.

 

[DFW_THer]

Awesome coin, sorry about the hit, hopefully 3rd epic find won't be a repeat. The guys need to pitch in and get you a custom made digger for your bday, something to keep your best finds from meeting a grim fate. I've made a rough design, maybe they can get one made at a tooling shop. Just point the handle at where you think the target is and dig that plug without fear.

Utterly hilarious!! Hahah

 

[DFW_THer]

Nice coin Brad. i also wonder if it wasn't already broken before you got to it. Try a microscope on the edges to see if there is any microscopic wear on the cuts or if they are still razor sharp, all I can think to do.

Fresh break. *sigh. Thank you!! Hope to bring it (them) to a meeting soon.