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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for September 2019 is the Viking Sword Pommel from 875-950ad, found by Andy G. from the U.K. with his Ace 300i.
Andy's story: On my 6th dig in the UK, having previously only found a few minor relics (leather mounts or 17th century furniture mounts), I found a Viking sword pommel type Petersen O made in silver with gold inlaid panels! With some research I found this design was only made between 875 and 950ad!
Over a thousand years old and in stunning condition!!! Not at all bad for a complete newbie!
Andy's story: On my 6th dig in the UK, having previously only found a few minor relics (leather mounts or 17th century furniture mounts), I found a Viking sword pommel type Petersen O made in silver with gold inlaid panels! With some research I found this design was only made between 875 and 950ad!
Over a thousand years old and in stunning condition!!! Not at all bad for a complete newbie!
Andy G. 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 September 2019 is the Celtic Gold Quarter Stater around 100bc, found by Leon B. from Europe with his ACE 250.
Leon's story: Let me start by telling you my story of how I got into detecting. I was walking with my father on his land when he stopped and noticed a coin on top of a mole hill. It was Napoleon 3rd. So I had to buy myself a metal detector and see what other treasures might be lurking. I looked online and bought myself a Garrett ACE 250.
Immediately i started finding many cool finds. After three years of detecting on my father's land and many cool finds later (ww1, ww2 medals, 13th century coins and templar jetons/tokens), I found this stunning Celtic gold quarter stater around 100bc. The best find so far! My heart stopped and couldn't believe what I had just found.
Leon's story: Let me start by telling you my story of how I got into detecting. I was walking with my father on his land when he stopped and noticed a coin on top of a mole hill. It was Napoleon 3rd. So I had to buy myself a metal detector and see what other treasures might be lurking. I looked online and bought myself a Garrett ACE 250.
Immediately i started finding many cool finds. After three years of detecting on my father's land and many cool finds later (ww1, ww2 medals, 13th century coins and templar jetons/tokens), I found this stunning Celtic gold quarter stater around 100bc. The best find so far! My heart stopped and couldn't believe what I had just found.
Leon B. 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 September 2019 is the Carlos y Juana Series 1536 Coin, found by Miguel B. from Mexico with his ACE 250.
Miguel's story: Today was cloudy and very comfortable for hunting so I said "here I go again" and headed to a cornfield that has not been used for a long time. Starting with some current coins and tons of aluminum beer cans and some more trash, then suddenly I heard a clear and strong signal of my old and loyal buddy Ace 250 that every metal detectorist recognizes. So I started to dig and there It was… A 1535 to 1536 silver 1 Real, known as Carlos y Juana series. The history says that Its family were the first coins made by "La casa de moneda de Mexico", that means "The house of the coin of Mexico", the oldest in the whole America. And I said wow!!! I'm very happy to be with my partner 250 again and very excited for participating in The Find of the Month and belong to this big Garrett Metal Detectors family.
Miguel's story: Today was cloudy and very comfortable for hunting so I said "here I go again" and headed to a cornfield that has not been used for a long time. Starting with some current coins and tons of aluminum beer cans and some more trash, then suddenly I heard a clear and strong signal of my old and loyal buddy Ace 250 that every metal detectorist recognizes. So I started to dig and there It was… A 1535 to 1536 silver 1 Real, known as Carlos y Juana series. The history says that Its family were the first coins made by "La casa de moneda de Mexico", that means "The house of the coin of Mexico", the oldest in the whole America. And I said wow!!! I'm very happy to be with my partner 250 again and very excited for participating in The Find of the Month and belong to this big Garrett Metal Detectors family.
Miguel B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #4
My fourth international favorite find for September 2019 is the Medal for Wives & Mothers of Soldiers who served in WW1, found by Sam Z. from Australia with his AT Pro.
I was out detecting a 5 km beach track not far from my house with my AT Pro when I dug up this little beauty. It was only a couple of inches deep in sandy soil. It's a medal issued in 1917 to wives & mothers of soldiers who served in WW1. Made by Stokes & Sons, who produced many of Australia's medals & medallions. Sterling silver & such a stunning piece.
One of my favorite finds to date.
I was out detecting a 5 km beach track not far from my house with my AT Pro when I dug up this little beauty. It was only a couple of inches deep in sandy soil. It's a medal issued in 1917 to wives & mothers of soldiers who served in WW1. Made by Stokes & Sons, who produced many of Australia's medals & medallions. Sterling silver & such a stunning piece.
One of my favorite finds to date.
Sam Z. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
