First real gold for Silver uMax

[Ray in CA]

Finally got to get out once again with the Silver uMax. Went out to Highlands today and detected a few easements and then wound up in a park where I found this 14k gold pendant in the playground. I've found a few similar to this before when I had my B2uMax but this was the first real gold for the Silver. Attached is a scan.

I met another detectorist at the same park, named Roland, who hasn't been detecting very long. So I told him about TNet and hopefully he'll be frequenting the site soon and learning more about what a great hobby this is.

Ray

 

[mastereagle22]

That's a really nice piece. Who are the people on the piece supposed to be

 

[Ray in CA]

Hi mastereagle,

This is a religious pendant and the images more than likely represent Joseph, Mary and the child Jesus. Catholics are the ones who normally let their children wear this iconic kind of jewelry. But the kids often lose them in the playground.

By the way, here's my favorite religious gold pendant...it's my favorite because it's the oldest. Not sure when it was made but it is definitely an older style of pendant and larger than the one I just posted.

Ray

 

[ridge_runner]

Always nice to dig that first gold....

Congrats,

RR

 

[Ray in CA]

Thanks RR!

Ray

 

[JOE(USA)]

Ray in CA,

Nice find! The "Silver" does it again! The hot set up for the Silver is the 10" X 12" concentric coil. Happy hunting. Joe

 

[Ray in CA]

Thanks Joe, and yes I have the 10x12! But I use the stock coil in playgrounds and it's the first coil I use on easements since pinpointing is much easier. If I don't find any silver, then I go over it with the 10x12 for deeper coverage. When the ground is wet, however, I found that the stock coil can easily hit a dime or penny at 7".

Ray

 

[JOE(USA)]

Ray in CA,

Smart of you to be working that 10" X 12" coil! That 8"concentric is also doing the job for you, 7" on a dime or penny is super. That's a great machine for someone that doesn't need or want all the whistles and bells and at $239 it's a steal. Joe

 

[ModernMiner]

Ray,
Congrats on the gold!!! I knew the Silver Umax would do you proud. They are great detectors. I have the 9x8 concentric coil on mine.
Way to go!!!
-MM-

 

[tymcmurray]

Nice looking piece.

 

[Ray in CA]

Thanks MM and tymcmurray!

I think tomorrow morning I might head out to what I believe is another old stagecoach stop not far from Banning. I don't have to work till later in the afternoon so I might as well give my Silver uMax another go!

Ray

 

[dave-enc]

nice first gold Ray wtg, those tesoros love the scent of gold
hh
dave+bobbie

 

[karib2517]

gold is good