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Can't even begin to imagine the number of hours I have spent swinging a metal detector before this finally happened. If I see another in my lifetime I'll consider myself extremely lucky.  |
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Congratulations indeed - I see some familiar USA copper and silver coins in that tray. Perhaps that central large copper is from Ireland. But they pale by comparison to the superstar find. I ask .. is that a gold coin? Sized at maybe a quarter eagle? Dated maybe 186something. Fantastic  indeed for a hard working and dedicated metal detector enthusiast. I'm thrilled for you for the find. Looking forward to seeing what your amazing conservation skills can do with this one. Edited by nickelsearcher
05/30/2025 7:20 pm
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Very cool, congrats on the find!
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WOW! Congrats and amazing all wrapped into one!
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Ya find spots like this out in the middle of the forest via research, every once in a while it pays off. V is 1887, IHC 1896, Seated 1875 and quarter Eagle 1907. Seated and eagle right on top of each other, gather they were dropped together. Seated heavily worn, eagle close to AU. nickelsearcher - center mass is a button. Does it look Irish to you?  I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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Fantastic find. It sure looks like you were hiking in a beautiful area on a nice day, too. That's two good things at once!
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@docc, really nice work digging up these. With regard to the button, I am far from an expert, but the linked thread below from the metal detecting forum might point you in some good directions. Any chance there is lettering on the back side? https://metaldetectingforum.com/ind...on-id.84024/"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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 A gold coin in the ground is epic indeed.  |
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thx all - so incredibly stoked. taking the crew back tomorrow, hoping some more goodies pop.
spence - thx for the link. I'll check for an mfg after a bit of soaking.
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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Amazing finds! Congrats DOCC!!!
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Looks like a lovely area to be hiking & searching in. Quote:
nickelsearcher - center mass is a button. Does it look Irish to you? It does at first glance. The harp or lyre resembles Irish coinage to my eye. Hopefully you can learn more about it. Congratulations again on your gold find.  Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art |
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Dang DOCC, nice finds! Hopefully you'll find a hoard of gold coins buried there somewhere.
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Figured out the button, pre-WW1 US Military Band Button
I swing a metal detector and have a knack for finding dirty old coins. Dirt coin restoration projects - https://www.prodetecting.com/restorationsDirt coin restoration blog - https://www.prodetecting.com/blog/ccawDirt coin dig videos - https://www.youtube.com/@prodetecting |
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I was just thinking how much money that was back then just to lose - I bet it was crazy figures now a days!
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Figured out the button Nice work! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Posted 05/30/2025 7:33 pm
