A Strange Find...

[Steve_UK]

Went back to the common today, where I was greeted by the horses as usual, and began systematically covering the next field.

Not a great deal to report as yet, but I just know that this field holds something special. I will keep at it over the next few weekends until it gives up the goods.

Most puzzling find was the South African Penny, it was a good 7-8" deep. Just makes me wonder how the heck it travelled half the world to end up in a field in Central England!!

Also, the Yamaha ignition cover... how on earth does something like that end up a foot deep in the middle of nowhere?

Still, that's the big pull of this hobby... it sure gets the imagination going!

The relic standing by the farm gate... Circa 1956, used but in reasonable condition.

 

[poppa19]

great finds i love the penny from africa, thats why i love this hobby so much you never know what you gonna find.

 

[Silver Searcher]

Went back to the common today, where I was greeted by the horses as usual, and began systematically covering the next field.

Not a great deal to report as yet, but I just know that this field holds something special. I will keep at it over the next few weekends until it gives up the goods.

Most puzzling find was the South African Penny, it was a good 7-8" deep. Just makes me wonder how the heck it travelled half the world to end up in a field in Central England!!

Also, the Yamaha crank cover... how on earth does something like that end up a foot deep in the middle of nowhere?

Still, that's the big pull of this hobby... it sure gets the imagination going!

The relic standing by the farm gate... Circa 1956, used but in reasonable condition.

Same year as me Steve happy hunting for 2008

 

[ukeden]

yea thats what makes it so great you just never no what might pop up what program do u have the ace on m8

 

[Steve_UK]

yea thats what makes it so great you just never no what might pop up what program do u have the ace on m8

I tend to keep it on 'All Metal' mode, with sensitivity just under maximum ... it gets me a lot of trash, but I miss nothing!

 

[CRUSADER]

yea thats what makes it so great you just never no what might pop up what program do u have the ace on m8

I tend to keep it on 'All Metal' mode, with sensitivity just under maximum ... it gets me a lot of trash, but I miss nothing!

Exactly.

Keep system & all metal (although I go for very low Disc on the Cortes & dig everything) going & the goodies will follow.

You will get many more mysterys like that coin, part of the fun. (might be a keep sake from WWII)

I feel you will be rewarded for your efforts. Keep digging them iffy signals

 

[Green1]

cool !!! i got one of those south african pennies last year....
fun finds for sure !!!!!

 

[Steve_UK]

I'm now having a debate on MSN Messenger with my buddy, as to what model this Yamaha ignition cover comes from.

He seems to think it's from a 1970's RD Model. I disagree, but can't back it up as my knowledge of motor cycles is below zilch! I have a sneaky feeling it may be off a generator, rather than a bike.

Any veteran bike fiends out there who may shed some light?

 

[detectahead]

Alright Steve! Some great finds there,. looking forward to more post!

 

[detectahead]

It does look like the cover off an RD350 or 250 class. I've owned a 250 and presently have an 1976 RD400 downstairs in my basement. Collectors item now.

 

[Steve_UK]

It does look like the cover off an RD350 or 250 class. I've owned a 250 and presently have an 1976 RD400 downstairs in my basement. Collectors item now.

Bingo! And thanks....