🥇 BANNER I Accidentally Found My Grandfather's Class Ring!

[KY Treasure Hunter]

I was detecting a grass parking lot in our small community that I have detected before, but not entirely. I had been detecting for a couple of hours and was getting nothing but a bunch of nails and can slaw/pull tabs. I came across a spot where I got 5 or 6 solid mid 50s signals on my AT Pro in a 3x3 area. The first hole was a pull tab, the second a piece of slaw. I had decided to give up and move on, but I went ahead and dug one more. It was showing about two inches on my machine. When I popped open the hole I knew my luck had changed, that wonderful color we all know. GOLD! I happily pulled out this 10k 1963 Virginia Tech Class ring!

When I started cleaning it I saw writing on the inside. A little more cleaning showed something I didn't believe at first. The name on the inside was my grandfather! I later took the ring to him and he was more shocked than me. He said that he had lost that ring 30 years prior and had no idea where. What are the chances that I am the guy with the metal detector that uncovered it? Fate is a funny thing. These are pictures of the ring fully cleaned later.

 

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[CreakyDigger]

That is a banner story if I ever heard one! You got my vote!

 

[billb]

Congratulations on your major accomplishment Voting Banner

 

[bologna321]

Amazing, I bet you could make the news if you wanted

 

[Centsless Detecting]

Wow that's awesome. Congrats to both of you. I'd go buy a lottery ticket if I were you.

 

[xr7ator]

Just don't give the ticket to your granddad as he will misplace it and your grandson will find the expired winning ticket 30 years from now in one of his old pair of jeans pockets.

VERY COOL STORY and I agree, Banner.

 

[RussFed]

Wow! That’s a once in a lifetime story to pass down through the generations!

 

[Digger RJ]

I was detecting a grass parking lot in our small community that I have detected before, but not entirely. I had been detecting for a couple of hours and was getting nothing but a bunch of nails and canslaw/pull tabs. I came across a spot where I got 5 or 6 solid mid 50s signals on my AT Pro in a 3x3 area. The first hole was a pull tab, the second a piece of slaw. I had decided to give up and move on, but I went ahead and dug one more. It was showing about two inches on my machine. When I popped open the hole I knew my luck had changed, that wonderful color we all know. GOLD! I happily pulled out this 10k 1963 Virginia Tech Class ring! When I started cleaning it I saw writing on the inside. A little more cleaning showed something I didn't believe at first. The name on the inside was my grandfather! I later took the ring to him and he was more shocked than me. He said that he had lost that ring 30 years prior and had no idea where. What are the chances that I am the guy with the metal detector that uncovered it. Fate is a funny thing. These are pictures of the ring fully cleaned later.
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That's Awesome!!!! Great Job!!! Congrats!!!

 

[The Rebel]

That's an AWESOME story!

 

[Kype]

unbelievable lol. nice job. that is a great outcome.

 

[Hunk-a-lead]

I was detecting a grass parking lot in our small community that I have detected before, but not entirely. I had been detecting for a couple of hours and was getting nothing but a bunch of nails and canslaw/pull tabs. I came across a spot where I got 5 or 6 solid mid 50s signals on my AT Pro in a 3x3 area. The first hole was a pull tab, the second a piece of slaw. I had decided to give up and move on, but I went ahead and dug one more. It was showing about two inches on my machine. When I popped open the hole I knew my luck had changed, that wonderful color we all know. GOLD! I happily pulled out this 10k 1963 Virginia Tech Class ring! When I started cleaning it I saw writing on the inside. A little more cleaning showed something I didn't believe at first. The name on the inside was my grandfather! I later took the ring to him and he was more shocked than me. He said that he had lost that ring 30 years prior and had no idea where. What are the chances that I am the guy with the metal detector that uncovered it. Fate is a funny thing. These are pictures of the ring fully cleaned later.
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awesome find and GREAT back story. Such an awesome hobby, big time gratz!

 

[Cletus]

Wow that is incredible !! what a fantastic story to tell future generations !!

 

[REDOC]

The ol double check triple check.........congrats.

 

[Tnmountains]

That is just crazy. I bet you made his day. Sounds like at the least an honorable mention on the return.
Great story KY treasure Hunter !

 

[michael NY]

I was detecting a grass parking lot in our small community that I have detected before, but not entirely. I had been detecting for a couple of hours and was getting nothing but a bunch of nails and canslaw/pull tabs. I came across a spot where I got 5 or 6 solid mid 50s signals on my AT Pro in a 3x3 area. The first hole was a pull tab, the second a piece of slaw. I had decided to give up and move on, but I went ahead and dug one more. It was showing about two inches on my machine. When I popped open the hole I knew my luck had changed, that wonderful color we all know. GOLD! I happily pulled out this 10k 1963 Virginia Tech Class ring! When I started cleaning it I saw writing on the inside. A little more cleaning showed something I didn't believe at first. The name on the inside was my grandfather! I later took the ring to him and he was more shocked than me. He said that he had lost that ring 30 years prior and had no idea where. What are the chances that I am the guy with the metal detector that uncovered it. Fate is a funny thing. These are pictures of the ring fully cleaned later.
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Thats a great story thanks for shareing.

 

[KY Treasure Hunter]

The ol double check triple check.........congrats.

I am definitely going to make sure I check all decent sounding targets just to make sure now!

 

[ToddsPoint]

Cool story and find. I have an idea you will end up with that ring someday.

 

[pepperj]

Now that is a great recovery and surprise. Congrats
(Hope you returned/gave it back to him)

 

[WannaDig3687]

Wow! That's probably going to be the best find you ever make! Thanks for sharing this very cool story & find!

 

[RichsEquinox]

Congratulations finding his ring! Wonder what the odds are of ever finding something like that relating to family. Great story!