Well it finally happened - I FOUND A GOLD RING!!

[Steve in PA]

This past Saturday I hit a new permission that I hoped might have some late 18[SUP]th[/SUP] / early 19[SUP]th [/SUP]relics and coins, which is my main area of interest. The spot is in close proximity with some other early structures. At the very least I was hoping for some 20[SUP]th[/SUP] century silver. I ended up digging 23 coins, 21 of which were wheat back pennies dated 1944 or earlier, including three dated 1930. But no silver coins turned up. The only early relic is the oval piece with two holes. These frequently turn up on late 18[SUP]th[/SUP] / early 19[SUP]th[/SUP] century sites. There are still lots of signals, and I will go back when I get a chance.

Although I didn’t find any silver, I did find GOLD!! I bought my first metal detector in 1985, and it took this long to find a gold ring. I admit that I have never hunted on a beach and I have never hunted in a park. Most of my hunting has been on sites dating to the Civil War and earlier, so that partially explains why I had never found a gold ring. It’s not a big hunk of gold at 2 grams, but I love it.



I also dug a neat aluminum token that is a cool piece of local history. It reads”Darr & Hegan, Laughlintown, PA” on one side and “Good for 10 cents in Merchandise” on the other. Darr & Hegan sold their store in 1911. This token generated a lot of interest in the local hometown Facebook page even though it is pretty rough, as aluminum deteriorates pretty bad when it is in contact with iron and other typical ground trash.



Here is the total take for a few hours on this property. I included a .925 silver ring I found next to my car in the supermarket parking lot last night. I may have ran over it when I pulled into the parking spot

 

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[Steve in PA]

Believe it or not 1940s or 50s, J.R Wood and Sons did the work for Artcarved at that time... Here is something you might enjoy https://www.etsy.com/listing/570955...d4b557869f462f1ef6741954922316373ed:570955521

Thanks. That looks just like mine. 1940s or 50s makes sense based on all the 1940s wheat pennies I found. I also found this on the internet. Supposedly came from the 60 year old stock of a retired jeweler.

 

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[Westfront]

Congrats Steve! It rarely happens for field hunters to stumble over a gold ring. You're lucky yours is in perfect condition!

 

[Terry Soloman]

Congratulations Steve, on your first gold ring! It is really a beautiful find.

Maybe someday I'll find a Spanish Real. 40+ years of swinging so far!

 

[Rookster]

A beauty.Congrats. side note: I had a police officer looking over my shoulder on my first gold ring. He thought it was cool. I'm glad.

 

[Steve in PA]

The first one is the hardest. Congratulations! Good eye on the parking lot 925 as well.

I just might go ring hunting once in a while

Congratualtions on the first Gold Ring...may your coil find many more!

It was a team effort between me an my coil

That's a nice ring for the 1st or 101st ! What is all the writing inside it say ? And last but not least, very good photography skills, it looks a lot bigger than 2gr.

Now that it has been pointed out to me, it has a sideways W for Woods and the it says Artcarved.

that ring is great! Looks like an old style! Congrats on your first, hopefully it wont take as long for your next!

Looks like it is vintage 1940s/50s which is pretty cool

Congrats Steve! Great ring and other finds

Thanks John

My Congratulations to ya Steve Couldn't happen to a better person!!

Thanks buddy Haven't seen you posting in a while, plus I gave up the DIV hunts.

 

[pa-dirt_nc-sand]

Wow you pulled a lot of wheat pennies. Surprised that there were no silver dimes or a silver quarter mixed in. The token is very cool and has great history, but the gold ring is special. You are now no longer a "Collector", with the gold you are officially a "Treasure Hunter". Congrats on your new title!

 

[Steve in PA]

Wow you pulled a lot of wheat pennies. Surprised that there were no silver dimes or a silver quarter mixed in. The token is very cool and has great history, but the gold ring is special. You are now no longer a "Collector", with the gold you are officially a "Treasure Hunter". Congrats on your new title!

I believe silver also counts as treasure, so I have been a treasure hunter since I found that 1946 Rosie 33 years ago!

 

[Worm-Slicer]

Like you, my specialty is older sites and I found my first gold ring this year too. It's up on the banner now. lol

 

[washingtonian]

Great job man!! You'll remember that one forever.

 

[smokeythecat]

Good job. I can certainly relate. I have items in collection dates 196 when I found them. Got my first detector in the 80's also and didn't find my first gold till a few years ago.

 

[DetectingGodlikeOnOlympus]

A brass bristle brush will work on aluminum tokens. Give it a good scrub, and the brass bristles will remove the corrosion while making any remaining detail much more legible. I have at least one hundred trade tokens including some real hot stuff from old mining towns, and I use this technique with good success. I know cleaning/restoration of finds can be a touchy subject, but the aluminum tokens need it and benefit from proper treatment.

And congrats on your golden ring!

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Congrats on your first gold ring, and the little silver beauty!
Nice bunch of wheats too.

Just goes to show ya, you can find almost anything, any where!



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[Steve in PA]

A brass bristle brush will work on aluminum tokens. Give it a good scrub, and the brass bristles will remove the corrosion while making any remaining detail much more legible. I have at least one hundred trade tokens including some real hot stuff from old mining towns, and I use this technique with good success. I know cleaning/restoration of finds can be a touchy subject, but the aluminum tokens need it and benefit from proper treatment.

And congrats on your golden ring!

Thanks for the tip. I'll try it sometime but not on this one. It already has a hole rotted through it and I'm afraid any pressure might cause that edge of the token to break off.

 

[billpa]

Sweet Gold ring you dug there Steve.

 

[birdman]

Congrats on the gold Steve!

 

[MrBlueSkyNM]

Congrats!

 

[Truth]

GOLD there is so substitute. Congratulations

 

[Loco-Digger]

Awesome digs Steve, hard to believe it took you so long to dig some gold. She's a beauty, now that you dug your 1st they should come more frequently from now on.

 

[Trezurehunter]

Congrats on your first gold ring Steve. I like that "eyeball" ring find also. I must say though, I like the token the best.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice find Steve. Makes you feel real good. Congrats!