Large Gold Crucifix - a First for me

[DrJoePrime]

Very slim pickings in the wet sand recently.

But I'm persistent and I finally scored a FIRST for me! A large GOLD Crucifix.

Yesterday during low tide I searched my favorite beach. Got this weak signal with my Surfmaster PI (sounded like a fish hook) but I was digging everything. I scooped it out from about 6" deep...and when the surf cleared away the sand I was dazzled by the glitter of GOLD. A beautiful sight! Gold is not marked unfortunately but it has the right look for me. It's not very thick and weighs in at 7.4 g. The 3rd photo is a detail with some of my small Gold Nuggets to illustrate how the gold surface tends to abrade and become matte...similar to the placer nuggets.

Rest of the finds were mainly sinkers and fishing items and a rusty can opener and enough clad for battery money.

Gotta LOVE this hobby, sure builds patience.

HH Joe

PS: That 1st photo makes the Gold seem unnaturally dull...I believe it's just the sun angle on the matte gold surface.

 

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[dave in iowa]

very cool cross. there is a chemical test , you probably know that , hope it is.

 

[Evolution]

Looks gold enough for me. I'd love to find something like that. Great find!!!

 

[Roger Mn.]

Very nice looking cross.

 

[Cr4zyH0rs3]

on the Cross

 

[SC_hunter]

Nice find and if you want to make sure, get it tested to see if it is gold.

 

[ClonedSIM]

Is there anything on the back?

 

[Locke]

That's a big one...hope it is real gold

 

[txkickergirl]

Nice cross, it looks old!!!

 

[Bob S]

Very Nice WTG

 

[Fisher]

Wow...it's huge! Hope it tests real! Good luck!

 

[bogeymcq]

I am a sucker for crosses! And the one you discovered . . . absolutely positively awesome!

Is there any markings on it? Any thoughts on the age or artist?


~ May you ALWAYS be Blessed & may you ALWAYS Bless others ~

 

[romeo-1]

I'd get that thing tested...looks like pirate booty!

 

[SoreKneesDayton]

I agree with romeo-1, pirate booty get it tested and start looking for a retirement condo....lol

Great find, your persistance paid off.

SKD

 

[Leon]

Wow!, awesome looking piece regardless of what it's made of... Congrats!
Sure looks old and made of gold to me...
Continued Good luck, & Happy hunting~

 

[Michiganne]

Wow, excellent cross! Way to be persistent.

HH

 

[IAsoldier]

WTG now take a break

 

[detectoraddict]

DANG thats a SWEET FIND!!

VERY NICE!!!

 

[The Bulgarian]

Congrats for the nice Crucifix.

 

[Nana40]

I'd get that thing tested...looks like pirate booty!

First thing I thought too! WoW, that's a beauty!!! Congrats!!!

Nana