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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for October 2017 is the Roman Head Stud Brooch circa 1st Century AD, found by Steven E. from the UK with his Ace 400i.
Steven's story (edited for length): Sunday 22nd October 2017. Forty minutes more and got to set off back home, so take aim at my tiny red car park at top of slope. About 30 paces from edge of field heading back up and first signal worth digging … zero in on it and up comes the plug, tipped to the side and swing again to see if it's in plug or hole still. Missed it by a smidging, looks like it's in one side of hole. Down on my knees and getting to business, soils damp and half clayey and first sight … heck it's shiny black metal looks too new, appear to have found some modern metal junk. Still pry it out of side of hole and start rubbing dirt loose, strong metal line with thinner bit on other side of gap in middle … maybe a bit of squashed pipe? Bits of sticky dirt reluctantly coming away and it's starting to look a bit like one of those Roman brooches, nah can't be, looks too shiny new to be that old … puzzled? It's definitely the right shape? Very hopeful and uncertain so look around for second opinion. Need one of the old hands to look at it, don't want to get all happy and look a Muppet if I'm wrong … one look and a casual "Nice one Steve Roman trumpet brooch that, in good nick too. Still got the pin and everything".
YES!
At last I've done it ! I'm a proper detectorist now, I can find stuff that's not junk. That's 18 months of learning, getting mucky and tired finally paying off thanks to my Garrett. Next week I'll be back out with confidence and a bit of swagger, I stuck it out and it was worth it. Sitting at home writing this with what is a late 1st/2nd century AD Roman headstud brooch in what I think is awesome condition! The last person to hold this brooch before me walked the earth when England was occupied by Roman legionnaires … priceless feeling.
Steven E. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Steven's story (edited for length): Sunday 22nd October 2017. Forty minutes more and got to set off back home, so take aim at my tiny red car park at top of slope. About 30 paces from edge of field heading back up and first signal worth digging … zero in on it and up comes the plug, tipped to the side and swing again to see if it's in plug or hole still. Missed it by a smidging, looks like it's in one side of hole. Down on my knees and getting to business, soils damp and half clayey and first sight … heck it's shiny black metal looks too new, appear to have found some modern metal junk. Still pry it out of side of hole and start rubbing dirt loose, strong metal line with thinner bit on other side of gap in middle … maybe a bit of squashed pipe? Bits of sticky dirt reluctantly coming away and it's starting to look a bit like one of those Roman brooches, nah can't be, looks too shiny new to be that old … puzzled? It's definitely the right shape? Very hopeful and uncertain so look around for second opinion. Need one of the old hands to look at it, don't want to get all happy and look a Muppet if I'm wrong … one look and a casual "Nice one Steve Roman trumpet brooch that, in good nick too. Still got the pin and everything".
YES!
At last I've done it ! I'm a proper detectorist now, I can find stuff that's not junk. That's 18 months of learning, getting mucky and tired finally paying off thanks to my Garrett. Next week I'll be back out with confidence and a bit of swagger, I stuck it out and it was worth it. Sitting at home writing this with what is a late 1st/2nd century AD Roman headstud brooch in what I think is awesome condition! The last person to hold this brooch before me walked the earth when England was occupied by Roman legionnaires … priceless feeling.
Steven E. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
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WINNER #2
My second international favorite find for October 2017 is the 18th Century Sword Guard, found by Vania R. from Italy with his Ace 250.
Vania's story: One of my best findings ever: an 18th century sword guard decorated with angelic figures that brings two parer scrolls. There are peculiar features that belong to a refined work of engraving, and so this guard belongs to a rich aristocrat memento of the noble class of my country. There are some visible scratches that proves scuffles with other blades. Infact, it was discovered in a site of cruent battles where a lot of men lost their lives.
Amazing, when you find something really nice thanks to a history book and passionate determination.
Vania R. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Vania's story: One of my best findings ever: an 18th century sword guard decorated with angelic figures that brings two parer scrolls. There are peculiar features that belong to a refined work of engraving, and so this guard belongs to a rich aristocrat memento of the noble class of my country. There are some visible scratches that proves scuffles with other blades. Infact, it was discovered in a site of cruent battles where a lot of men lost their lives.
Amazing, when you find something really nice thanks to a history book and passionate determination.
Vania R. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
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WINNER #3
My third international favorite find for October 2017 is the Gold Roman Coin, found by Tomislav B. from Croatia with his Ace 400i.
Tomislav's story (translated, edited): I started dealing with detecting three years ago but only when I was able to buy a Garrett I started to find good results. I always wanted to have something super.
So I set up my detector and searched for a relic … I climbed very high through the summit of the mountain … I was led by 400i … I was tired … when I suddenly get a signal … I look at the screen and the numbers … I started barking as I went off of the ground … I was holding up a tree branch so I did not slip …adrenalin… the excitement … it came … showed golden money …. Roman gold coin … Joy and excitement was not over.
Tomislav B. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Tomislav's story (translated, edited): I started dealing with detecting three years ago but only when I was able to buy a Garrett I started to find good results. I always wanted to have something super.
So I set up my detector and searched for a relic … I climbed very high through the summit of the mountain … I was led by 400i … I was tired … when I suddenly get a signal … I look at the screen and the numbers … I started barking as I went off of the ground … I was holding up a tree branch so I did not slip …adrenalin… the excitement … it came … showed golden money …. Roman gold coin … Joy and excitement was not over.
Tomislav B. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
