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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[Breezie]

Awesome find! Congratulations on finding one of my favorite colors GOLD! Way to go!


Breezie

 

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[detectahead]

Very nice

 

[pl8man]

Congrats Joe on making the banner !
Glen

 

[ANTIQUARIAN]

Congratulations on finding your first gold coin Joe!
Definitely well earned,
Dave

 

[old digger]

Congratulations on finding that gold coin, not an every day occurrence. Also, glad you you have been honored "Banner".

 

[AQUA]

Well done !!!!

I can feel your excitement while reading your story...hope to someday get that same feeling !!

BIG CONGRATS !!

 

[CoinandRelicMan]

I'm still enjoying that coin! What's neat is to drop it onto your hand from about 6" and feel the heft. What a feeling!

Thanks all for your comments. I've been very happy to share this find with you. I do want to point out that it's a small coin just under a dime size. My original photo here is deceptively HUGE and so here it is photographed with a dime for reference. Still a beauty of a coin!

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That does put it in perspective, did not realize the coin was so small! Small coin big beach, worse than a needle in the proverbial haystack , good finding there !

 

[Dice414]

Congrats, thanks for sharing!!

 

[IDdesertman]

Gotta love gold! Fantastic!

 

[dirtTick]

Awesome find! Wishing I had an ATX the more I hear about 'em.

 

[dohbart]

CONGRATS!!!