Just Joined the Club.. The Gold Coin Club!

[DrJoePrime]

I've been metal detecting for 7 years now and I thought I was prepared for everything. WRONG!!

After a number of false alarms (most notably a Brazilian coin) I Got a GOLD COIN!! I took it in my hand and stared at it..definitely Gold and definitely a Gold Coin! The back had something soldered to it..perhaps making a cufflink or a broach? Still...it's a Gold Coin and it's my first and I Love it! So excited I really couldn't detect any more until I told someone so I called my detector buddy. I couldn't tell him more than Yes it's a gold coin, No I can't tell the country or date...it's a GOLD COIN!!

OK..breath ... ( can you tell I'm excited?) OK.. this was at my local beach..been there a couple dozen times. It was about 6" deep in the wet sand and a nice strong signal with my Garrett ATX.

The coin is a Mexican dos y medio peso Gold coin dated 1945..just a little over 2 grams.

Next on my list is a USA Gold Coin (of any denomination)...one can dream.

 

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[Carolina Tom]

Wow! Congratulations on the find of a lifetime

 

[Msbeepbeep]

Mega congrats !!! That is AWESOME!!! Be sure you remember to breath now and then!
Definitely used as jewelry, cuff link like you said or earring, necklace, etc.

You are holding in your hand what people dream of! If you sleep with it under your pillow at lest put it in something good sized so you don 't lose it! Nice job!

 

[Meadow]

Gold! Gold! Gold! That is a great find!

 

[beez0404]

I share your joy and excitement with you. Wonderful find. Hope you do find that elusive gold US coin in the future.

 

[Fletch88]

Congrats on the banner find!

 

[shawninNY]

Jewelry counts ! Nice coin!

 

[Diggin-N-Dumps]

welcome to the club!! oh wait..i still havemt found one..lol..killer find man!

 

[Plumbata]

Awesome find! I bought one of those (and a gold 2 peso) years ago when gold was relatively cheap, they are neat coins.

 

[vpnavy]

Great find! Thanks for sharing...

 

[Backstrap80]

Looks like a gold coin to me! Nice!

 

[Backbacon]

Beauty of a find, welcome to the club.

 

[xr7ator]

NICE! I HOPE TO JOIN SOON!!!!!!! Great find. HH ALL

 

[Backbacon]

Banner vote is in, congrats on the wicked find.

 

[Ahab8]

Great find and I love your excitement. What a great hobby! Anything that can make you feel that good that doesn't damage your health. :-) just plain AWESOME

 

[Army of 1]

Gold is good ! . Awesome find Dr Joe , congrats ..cheers Mick

 

[Davers]

SHHWEET FIND THERE BUDDY.

Davers

You liking that New Garrett Machine.? After a find like that ill bet you are . Congratz

 

[cjon455]

Wow, phenomenal! Banner indeed

 

[BigWaveDave]

An amazing find for sure! I am very happy for you

 

[JimDon]

Awesome! I want one myself.