1853 GOLD $1

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Still at the site but wanted to share another amazing recovery. Swinging my new Nokta Legend for about an hour where I got the 1852 gold $1 a few weeks ago and was finding absolutely nothing but a few bits of trash. Did a pass close to where I think the structure was and I got a real scratchy 24-26 and saw this. Unbelievable
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Steve in PA

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HighVDI

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Thats crazy! Congrats once again. Save one for someone else! Lol.
 

BuckleBoy

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I literally fantasize about this every day I go dig. 380+ silvers here and no gold yet but we’re trying! HUGE congrats!
 

BuckleBoy

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Also—where there are two, there could VERY easily be more! And hats off to you on a PERFECT recovery and rinse of that coin. Literally ZERO hairline scratches commonly seen from improper gold coin recoveries posted on forums. Congrats again!
 

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Also—where there are two, there could VERY easily be more! And hats off to you on a PERFECT recovery and rinse of that coin. Literally ZERO hairline scratches commonly seen from improper gold coin recoveries posted on forums. Congrats again!
Thanks. Its probably the best condition of the four that I have found. At least asgood as the 1853 O I found in the river. The other two field dug ones have more scratches/rim damage but they all have little to no circulation wear
 

Lownslow

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Still at the site but wanted to share another amazing recovery. Swinging my new Nokta Legend for about an hour where I got the 1852 gold $1 a few weeks ago and was finding absolutely nothing but a few bits of trash. Did a pass close to where I think the structure was and I got a real scratchy 24-26 and saw this. Unbelievable View attachment 2017388 View attachment 2017389 View attachment 2017390
Congratulations! Wow what a find, you can only hope there's more.
 

Terry Soloman

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Another BANNER find! Congratulations - WoW!:hello2::headbang::notworthy:
 

Johncoho

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Gare

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Amazing find :) Thanks for sharing
 

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JeffH_LykensPA

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That is gorgeous. I can't imagine finding something like that. To date my biggest find is half a lead ingot that was buried about a foot down.
 

ironman123

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Great dig. Gonna have a pot of gold if you keep on going. Congratulations (and with a Legend, great.)
 

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CASPER-2

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Awesome - Ive found my share of gold coins in jewelry but never "a natural" coin
congrats!
 

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Awesome - Ive found my share of gold coins in jewelry but never "a natural" coin
congrats!
Thanks. Its all about location. Ive found nearly as many gold coins as gold rings. I just dont find/hunt many more modern spots
 

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