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WINNER #1
My favorite international favorite find for May 2018 is the Medieval silver Klippe Coin, 8 Ore, 1564, discovered by James M. from the U.K. with his AT Pro.
James's story: Hello fellow Garrett Fans! I have been detecting for nearly two years and have had a lot of success! I first started out with the EuroAce and loved it but now I'm currently using the AT Pro and LOVING it even more!!! I recently found one of my greatest treasures and somewhere I least expected it! I was in the forest and had been detecting for nearly two hours and had very few signals and those that I had were either shotgun cartridges or bottle caps…as you can imagine. After a while I decided it was time to go home and started walking back. I thought a few more swings along the way couldn't hurt.
A few swings later and just before I was about to leave the forest, I heard a loud clear beautiful signal. I thought to myself it's probably nothing special, however, you don't know until you dig it. So that's exactly what I decided to do, and I'm so glad I did! Because about 8 inches down in the forest of all places was a very old looking square object… I took it home and cleaned it carefully to discover not only was it a square coin but it was in fact a Medieval silver Klippe coin and it was in a beautiful condition!
This coin has a very interesting history, as it was only made during the time of the Nordic Seven Years' War (1563-1570) and was a way of quickly paying the soldiers. The minting factories would send large bars of silver to the soldier camps where the bars would be cut into squares and stamped as it was a quicker and an easier method to do so. I can just imagine that the last person who held this coin could have been a soldier riding back from a battle with his last pay in his pocket and dropped it over 450 years ago! Now whenever I go out I always remember that experience and think to myself you can find the most amazing pieces of history and treasure in the most unlikeliest of places. You just never know what could be beneath your next swing. So a 'few more swings couldn't hurt!'
James M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
James's story: Hello fellow Garrett Fans! I have been detecting for nearly two years and have had a lot of success! I first started out with the EuroAce and loved it but now I'm currently using the AT Pro and LOVING it even more!!! I recently found one of my greatest treasures and somewhere I least expected it! I was in the forest and had been detecting for nearly two hours and had very few signals and those that I had were either shotgun cartridges or bottle caps…as you can imagine. After a while I decided it was time to go home and started walking back. I thought a few more swings along the way couldn't hurt.
A few swings later and just before I was about to leave the forest, I heard a loud clear beautiful signal. I thought to myself it's probably nothing special, however, you don't know until you dig it. So that's exactly what I decided to do, and I'm so glad I did! Because about 8 inches down in the forest of all places was a very old looking square object… I took it home and cleaned it carefully to discover not only was it a square coin but it was in fact a Medieval silver Klippe coin and it was in a beautiful condition!
This coin has a very interesting history, as it was only made during the time of the Nordic Seven Years' War (1563-1570) and was a way of quickly paying the soldiers. The minting factories would send large bars of silver to the soldier camps where the bars would be cut into squares and stamped as it was a quicker and an easier method to do so. I can just imagine that the last person who held this coin could have been a soldier riding back from a battle with his last pay in his pocket and dropped it over 450 years ago! Now whenever I go out I always remember that experience and think to myself you can find the most amazing pieces of history and treasure in the most unlikeliest of places. You just never know what could be beneath your next swing. So a 'few more swings couldn't hurt!'
James M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #2
My second international favorite find for May 2018 is the 83 B.C. Gauloises Roman Coin, discovered by Guiliani from Europe with his AT Gold.
Guiliani's story: Hello. I practice detection for 3 years. I found a lot of currency. My most beautiful for me the one where I had made a turn and found this little Roman silver on a path. A denier serratus Antonia struck around 83 B.C. in Rome. Victoria (Victory) standing in a quadriga galloping to the right, holding a crown of the right hand, a palm and the reins. This remains for me one of my most beautiful discovery.
Guiliani WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Guiliani's story: Hello. I practice detection for 3 years. I found a lot of currency. My most beautiful for me the one where I had made a turn and found this little Roman silver on a path. A denier serratus Antonia struck around 83 B.C. in Rome. Victoria (Victory) standing in a quadriga galloping to the right, holding a crown of the right hand, a palm and the reins. This remains for me one of my most beautiful discovery.
Guiliani WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #3
My third international favorite find for May 2018 is the WWII Dog Tag from 101st Airborne, found by Pierre G. from Europe with his GTI 2500.
Pierre's story: Hello Folks of the GARRETT Corporation. I'm the proud owner of a GTI 2500, and put your excellent detector to good use on a regular basis to find relics of a world famous battle. Recently, I probably made my best find ever, since I found the dog tag of a man of the 101st Airborne who fought in an historical battle. I wouldn't ever change for another detector. With it I actually manage to save great historical artefacts on a day to day basis. Thanks for your time. Best regards. Pierre G.
Pierre G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Pierre's story: Hello Folks of the GARRETT Corporation. I'm the proud owner of a GTI 2500, and put your excellent detector to good use on a regular basis to find relics of a world famous battle. Recently, I probably made my best find ever, since I found the dog tag of a man of the 101st Airborne who fought in an historical battle. I wouldn't ever change for another detector. With it I actually manage to save great historical artefacts on a day to day basis. Thanks for your time. Best regards. Pierre G.
Pierre G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
