Favorite Finds - International
AUGUST 2018 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for August 2018 is the 1852 California Gold Coin Souvenir, found by Greg D. from Ontario, Canada with his AT Max.
Greg's story: My best day out with the Max yet!!! Hitting my 1800's park where I've previously found old silvers, buff's, indian head pennies, large cents. This day started slow with a little clad and then a couple 1800's relics. Ive been digging everything to really try and clean this park out. I had a really iffy 59 reading and a faint scratchy signal in my headphones. Little did i know I'de be about to dig my best find to date. Out from the hole popped a tiny gold coin stamped 1852 with an indian head and California gold stamped on the back. I jumped for joy! I instantly popped online to look it up. Turns out jewellers created these gold coins as souvenirs in the 1800s. I am still on cloud 9!!!!
Greg D. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Greg's story: My best day out with the Max yet!!! Hitting my 1800's park where I've previously found old silvers, buff's, indian head pennies, large cents. This day started slow with a little clad and then a couple 1800's relics. Ive been digging everything to really try and clean this park out. I had a really iffy 59 reading and a faint scratchy signal in my headphones. Little did i know I'de be about to dig my best find to date. Out from the hole popped a tiny gold coin stamped 1852 with an indian head and California gold stamped on the back. I jumped for joy! I instantly popped online to look it up. Turns out jewellers created these gold coins as souvenirs in the 1800s. I am still on cloud 9!!!!
Greg D. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #2
WINNER #2
My second international favorite find for August 2018 is the Buenos Aires Nugget, found by Damian G. from Argentina with his Ace 400i.
Damian's story: Hi, I live in Benavidez Buenos Aires, Argentina. I take advantage of the time I can going out as a family, and of course I do not miss a single exit if I take my detector. What happened is I went to a mountain place with my Garrett Ace 400i. I was encouraged since this is not mining equipment, and it was great to detect me a gold nugget! I could not believe it! You imagine my happiness.
Damian G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Damian's story: Hi, I live in Benavidez Buenos Aires, Argentina. I take advantage of the time I can going out as a family, and of course I do not miss a single exit if I take my detector. What happened is I went to a mountain place with my Garrett Ace 400i. I was encouraged since this is not mining equipment, and it was great to detect me a gold nugget! I could not believe it! You imagine my happiness.
Damian G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
JULY 2018 HAS TWO WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for July 2018 is the Bronze Coin, Roman Emperor Domitian (81-96. A.D.), found by Mario H. from Europe with his Ace 250.
Mario's story: Dear Garrett team, I've been looking for more than 5 years with my detector. Few months ago I was very lucky. At one construction site was a huge pile of dirt and soil and I decided to take a look. After 1 hour of detecting and almost quitting because there was so much waste, my heart almost stopped beating. One excellent gold/bronze signal at top of the pile turned to be a Roman Sestertius coin of emperor Domitian, struck in the period 95-96 A.D. The coin was in excellent condition. My luck was unthinkable that day thanks to your great metal detector ACE 250. This is the best find of my life. Thank you for that Garrett team! Greetings.
Mario H. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Mario's story: Dear Garrett team, I've been looking for more than 5 years with my detector. Few months ago I was very lucky. At one construction site was a huge pile of dirt and soil and I decided to take a look. After 1 hour of detecting and almost quitting because there was so much waste, my heart almost stopped beating. One excellent gold/bronze signal at top of the pile turned to be a Roman Sestertius coin of emperor Domitian, struck in the period 95-96 A.D. The coin was in excellent condition. My luck was unthinkable that day thanks to your great metal detector ACE 250. This is the best find of my life. Thank you for that Garrett team! Greetings.
Mario H. 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 July 2018 is the 17th Century Promise Ring, found by Sébastien from Europe with his Ace 400i.
Sébastien's story (translated): Hello. This is one of my best finds made with my Garrett Ace 400i. It is really a great detector as it is powerful and versatile. So this find is a beautiful promise ring of the 17th century, also called a Rebus ring by the message that she lets appear. It has an L, and a heart for my heart is hers. These rings were offered by the gallant young man, and so the young lady who was wearing it on her finger meant to other pretenders that her heart was already taken. That's much more than nice money. This small object has strong symbolism and a moving story. Regards.
Sébastien WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Sébastien's story (translated): Hello. This is one of my best finds made with my Garrett Ace 400i. It is really a great detector as it is powerful and versatile. So this find is a beautiful promise ring of the 17th century, also called a Rebus ring by the message that she lets appear. It has an L, and a heart for my heart is hers. These rings were offered by the gallant young man, and so the young lady who was wearing it on her finger meant to other pretenders that her heart was already taken. That's much more than nice money. This small object has strong symbolism and a moving story. Regards.
Sébastien WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
JUNE 2018 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for June 2018 is the Roman Gold Ring ca. 150 - 300, found by Maik M. from Europe with his AT Pro International.
Maik's story: Dear Garrett Team, My name is Maik, I'm 31. I've been looking for more than 6 years with my detector (AT Pro International) for treasures that lie dormant in the ground. I am very, very happy to present you today my best find to date, which I found a few days ago, in a field! I can not believe my luck, and it's hard to express that great feeling in words as I held this find in my hands!
I found a Roman gold ring!!!! Even the gemstone is still there! Something like that doesn't come so quickly. And thanks to your detector (AT Pro International), I have made the best find of my life so far! Thank you so much! I wish you all the best! Your Garrett treasure hunter, Maik.
Maik M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Maik's story: Dear Garrett Team, My name is Maik, I'm 31. I've been looking for more than 6 years with my detector (AT Pro International) for treasures that lie dormant in the ground. I am very, very happy to present you today my best find to date, which I found a few days ago, in a field! I can not believe my luck, and it's hard to express that great feeling in words as I held this find in my hands!
I found a Roman gold ring!!!! Even the gemstone is still there! Something like that doesn't come so quickly. And thanks to your detector (AT Pro International), I have made the best find of my life so far! Thank you so much! I wish you all the best! Your Garrett treasure hunter, Maik.
Maik 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 June 2018 is the Roman Republic and Imperial silver coins, found by MORARU C. from Buzau with his AT Pro International.
Moraru's story: At the beginning of May, on a very torrid day, I went to my favorite detection area and I caught a hilltop that could be used as a landmark for someone who was going to conceal something in case of danger. The area was unfortunately very infested with metallic waste but my detector hit the treasure made up of 63 republican and imperial coins of silver more than 2000 years old.
I love you Pro.
Moraru C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Moraru's story: At the beginning of May, on a very torrid day, I went to my favorite detection area and I caught a hilltop that could be used as a landmark for someone who was going to conceal something in case of danger. The area was unfortunately very infested with metallic waste but my detector hit the treasure made up of 63 republican and imperial coins of silver more than 2000 years old.
I love you Pro.
Moraru C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
MAY 2018 HAS THREE WINNERS!!!
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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!
APRIL 2018 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for April 2018 is the Coin Table, found by Stephen G. from Ireland with his AT Max.
Stephen's story: Hi all. I have been detecting for 4 years now, started with the Ace and currently loving the Max. I've had some amazing finds and some worn out ones. I've recycled over 100 kg of lead taken mostly from the local estuary but also a lot of well worn coins. It's a shame that these little gems should go unloved so I made a little table out of mostly recycled materials and I'm very happy with the results. Not only do I have a fantastic hobby but I'm reusing and recycling, creating new from old. What an amazing hobby! Thanks guys. Regards Stephen
Stephen G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Stephen's story: Hi all. I have been detecting for 4 years now, started with the Ace and currently loving the Max. I've had some amazing finds and some worn out ones. I've recycled over 100 kg of lead taken mostly from the local estuary but also a lot of well worn coins. It's a shame that these little gems should go unloved so I made a little table out of mostly recycled materials and I'm very happy with the results. Not only do I have a fantastic hobby but I'm reusing and recycling, creating new from old. What an amazing hobby! Thanks guys. Regards Stephen
Stephen G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
MARCH 2018 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite international favorite find for March 2018 is the
Item(s) Found: Found a MEROVINGIANS, Canac. Circa 585-675. AV Tremissis Coin, found by Hamza A., from the U.K. with his AT Gold.
Hamza's story: "Find of the life". I was so lucky today as I was on a dig arranged by a club and in the first 30 minutes my Garrett AT Gold done it again and gave me a lovely MEROVINGIANS, Canac. Circa 585-675. AV Tremissis. I dug a bit of trash and I was thinking what a field is that one full of junk!! Then, my favourite and the only machine I have, went through all this trash and got me that little tiny gold coin. Even most of other detectorists own another make machine and they all proud with it, but when they saw which machine I was using they all said that is a good machine (AT Gold) with that little coil. Honestly they were surprised. Well done to my Garrett AT Gold! I love my machine and I will never exchange it with another make. I was thinking to try the AT Max and when I get a chance I will definitely get it.
Hamza A. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Hamza's story: "Find of the life". I was so lucky today as I was on a dig arranged by a club and in the first 30 minutes my Garrett AT Gold done it again and gave me a lovely MEROVINGIANS, Canac. Circa 585-675. AV Tremissis. I dug a bit of trash and I was thinking what a field is that one full of junk!! Then, my favourite and the only machine I have, went through all this trash and got me that little tiny gold coin. Even most of other detectorists own another make machine and they all proud with it, but when they saw which machine I was using they all said that is a good machine (AT Gold) with that little coil. Honestly they were surprised. Well done to my Garrett AT Gold! I love my machine and I will never exchange it with another make. I was thinking to try the AT Max and when I get a chance I will definitely get it.
Hamza A. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
FEBRUARY 2018 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite finds for February 2018 are the Five Golden Roman Coins, found by Miralem B. from Bosnia and Herzegovina, with his AT Pro.
Miralem's story: I am using Garrett AT Pro since 2014 and I had great finds but last August I have found a small stone wall on one hill deep in the woods. Rains made a small ditch and water wash down a lot of material.
I have start from the top and walk down and swing my AT Pro. First signal hit about 2-3 meters from the small wall and that was golden coin of Emperor Gratian. I couldn't believe to my eyes but I didn't wait… I've push down and found a lot of pottery and iron nails. After I came down on the bottom of the hill I got great signal, and one more and more… 4 Valentinian golden coins on 2 square meters. It was muddy and yellow sticky dirt get on my search coil, my hands and my Pro-Pointer. I was dirty as a pig but in one hour I have found 5 golden Romans! I was happy and exited.
I research rest of the site and found just 2 arrow heads and bunch of nails. That site gave me a lot of coins but most of them are coppers and heavily damaged because the soil. This is still my best coins I've ever found. I hope you'll like it. Cheers
Miralem B. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Miralem's story: I am using Garrett AT Pro since 2014 and I had great finds but last August I have found a small stone wall on one hill deep in the woods. Rains made a small ditch and water wash down a lot of material.
I have start from the top and walk down and swing my AT Pro. First signal hit about 2-3 meters from the small wall and that was golden coin of Emperor Gratian. I couldn't believe to my eyes but I didn't wait… I've push down and found a lot of pottery and iron nails. After I came down on the bottom of the hill I got great signal, and one more and more… 4 Valentinian golden coins on 2 square meters. It was muddy and yellow sticky dirt get on my search coil, my hands and my Pro-Pointer. I was dirty as a pig but in one hour I have found 5 golden Romans! I was happy and exited.
I research rest of the site and found just 2 arrow heads and bunch of nails. That site gave me a lot of coins but most of them are coppers and heavily damaged because the soil. This is still my best coins I've ever found. I hope you'll like it. Cheers
Miralem B. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
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WINNER #2
My second international favorite find for February 2018 is the German WWII Ring, found by Guta D. from Romania with his Ace 250.
Guta's story: Hello. My find for this month it is a ring that I found in a WWII area. I think that is the most beautiful ring that I ever found and it is my first silver one. Inside it is engraved 'Warschau 1941' and in the front are engraved the initials 'H.K'. I searched on the internet and discussed with some colleagues and we agreed that it is possible that the ring was from a German officer from some special troops that between 1941 and 1942 were responsible with "cleaning" the jewish camps in Poland.
Also, off the record, in 1943 and 1944 they came in Romania to do the same thing. The ring was found near Ploiesti (10 km away from a camp full of Russian prisoners).
Guta D. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Guta's story: Hello. My find for this month it is a ring that I found in a WWII area. I think that is the most beautiful ring that I ever found and it is my first silver one. Inside it is engraved 'Warschau 1941' and in the front are engraved the initials 'H.K'. I searched on the internet and discussed with some colleagues and we agreed that it is possible that the ring was from a German officer from some special troops that between 1941 and 1942 were responsible with "cleaning" the jewish camps in Poland.
Also, off the record, in 1943 and 1944 they came in Romania to do the same thing. The ring was found near Ploiesti (10 km away from a camp full of Russian prisoners).
Guta D. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
JANUARY 2018 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for January 2018 is the 4,500 kg Silver Russian Treasure, found by Potapov E. from Russia with his Ace 250 (he called his workhorse).
Potapov's story: It was in late August 2017. The month was rainy, it was an ordinary day, far to go didn't want, but take heart wanted. Decided to go to a place known to me for a long time…at first very many finds, and sometimes very worthy. When we reached the place, collecting gear, as luck would have it, it began to rain and nasty cold, but since it was a wooded area, it was tolerated and we decided to stay and continue. Took about 2-3 hours and decided to move to the exit, and the findings were, as they say, the soul took. There at the exit, on the slope of a hill, resting on the bench, it was possible to imagine the way things were in those days because this place is very rich in its history. It is possible to feel the Korean special forces.
Dig out about a bayonet spade, and to my eyes appeared unseen coins (later revealed to be the Dirhams and different Khans: Tahtamysha, Khan Uzbek, Khan, Gulistan, Berdibek Culpa, Tokta. Also met Dirhams with the Tamgha of House of Batu.) The treasure turned out to be 160 PCs. And then I saw the stick (Novgorod Hryvnia and Poltina, one half was with the Tamgha of House of Batu). Then turned 36 bars (5 Hryvnia and 31 Poltina). Treasure weighs 4,500 kg! I hope you enjoy my story!!!!
Potapov E. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Potapov's story: It was in late August 2017. The month was rainy, it was an ordinary day, far to go didn't want, but take heart wanted. Decided to go to a place known to me for a long time…at first very many finds, and sometimes very worthy. When we reached the place, collecting gear, as luck would have it, it began to rain and nasty cold, but since it was a wooded area, it was tolerated and we decided to stay and continue. Took about 2-3 hours and decided to move to the exit, and the findings were, as they say, the soul took. There at the exit, on the slope of a hill, resting on the bench, it was possible to imagine the way things were in those days because this place is very rich in its history. It is possible to feel the Korean special forces.
Dig out about a bayonet spade, and to my eyes appeared unseen coins (later revealed to be the Dirhams and different Khans: Tahtamysha, Khan Uzbek, Khan, Gulistan, Berdibek Culpa, Tokta. Also met Dirhams with the Tamgha of House of Batu.) The treasure turned out to be 160 PCs. And then I saw the stick (Novgorod Hryvnia and Poltina, one half was with the Tamgha of House of Batu). Then turned 36 bars (5 Hryvnia and 31 Poltina). Treasure weighs 4,500 kg! I hope you enjoy my story!!!!
Potapov E. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
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WINNER #2
My second international favorite find for January 2018 is the 40 BC Commios "Lawrence" Gold Stater, found by Martin B. from the UK with his Ace 400i.
Martin's story: I have been detecting for about 2 years now with not a lot of success, only 2 coins found. Having had my Garrett Ace 400i for almost a year now upgraded from the ACE 250. I attended a rally in Chichester with my local club "midweek searchers" on 6th jan this year, first of the year for me. We all lined up at the given start point ready for the off. I had only walked 7 paces when I had my first signal…boom a 40BC Commios "Lawrence" Gold Stater! My joy at finding my first gold coin was awesome and could not wait to show the rest of the group. The rest of the days detecting was a blur. Many thanks Garrett.
Martin B. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Martin's story: I have been detecting for about 2 years now with not a lot of success, only 2 coins found. Having had my Garrett Ace 400i for almost a year now upgraded from the ACE 250. I attended a rally in Chichester with my local club "midweek searchers" on 6th jan this year, first of the year for me. We all lined up at the given start point ready for the off. I had only walked 7 paces when I had my first signal…boom a 40BC Commios "Lawrence" Gold Stater! My joy at finding my first gold coin was awesome and could not wait to show the rest of the group. The rest of the days detecting was a blur. Many thanks Garrett.
Martin B. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
DECEMBER 2017 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My International Favorite Find is the Bronze Age Gold Clothes Fastener 1200bc approximately, found by David M. from the UK with his Ace 150.
David's story: I've only been detecting for one year after buying an Ace 150 November 2016, but I've already found some fantastic pieces of history. I've had 57 silver coins dating from 1302 to 1945, one 9 crt gold ring, and 4 silver rings. One of which turned out to be Viking and is currently being put through the Treasure process with the Ulster Museum, Belfast. I was also lucky enough to find a Bronze age socketed gouge dating to around 800 bc.
On Monday 18th December I headed out to a local barley field where I've had 9 silver coins, hoping to find number 10. I wasn't having much luck and had only found a few buttons when I decided to move to a field on the opposite side of the permission. First target was a George VI ship half penny from 1943 then nothing for the next 150 meters. I had reached the far side of the field when I made the decision to head back to the first field. I'd walked 20 feet when I had a decent signal. I dug down about 6 inches but the target was still in the hole so I took another scoop, this time about 8 inches, and set it to the side.
Using the pin-pointer I located the target. It was still encased in dirt and was heavy for its size making me think it was lead. When I rubbed some of the dirt away I nearly had a heart attack! Staring back at me was the gold object in my photos. I knew this was something very special and suspected it was Bronze age. My suspicions were correct and initial findings say it is in fact a Bronze age clothes fastener dating from around 1200 bc. The items is currently with the Ulster Museum for further analysis but this is without doubt a find of a lifetime and something I will remember forever.
I find it unbelievable the things my little Ace 150 has found but I hope some day I'm in a position to upgrade to one of the high end Garrett's.
Many thanks, David
David M. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
David's story: I've only been detecting for one year after buying an Ace 150 November 2016, but I've already found some fantastic pieces of history. I've had 57 silver coins dating from 1302 to 1945, one 9 crt gold ring, and 4 silver rings. One of which turned out to be Viking and is currently being put through the Treasure process with the Ulster Museum, Belfast. I was also lucky enough to find a Bronze age socketed gouge dating to around 800 bc.
On Monday 18th December I headed out to a local barley field where I've had 9 silver coins, hoping to find number 10. I wasn't having much luck and had only found a few buttons when I decided to move to a field on the opposite side of the permission. First target was a George VI ship half penny from 1943 then nothing for the next 150 meters. I had reached the far side of the field when I made the decision to head back to the first field. I'd walked 20 feet when I had a decent signal. I dug down about 6 inches but the target was still in the hole so I took another scoop, this time about 8 inches, and set it to the side.
Using the pin-pointer I located the target. It was still encased in dirt and was heavy for its size making me think it was lead. When I rubbed some of the dirt away I nearly had a heart attack! Staring back at me was the gold object in my photos. I knew this was something very special and suspected it was Bronze age. My suspicions were correct and initial findings say it is in fact a Bronze age clothes fastener dating from around 1200 bc. The items is currently with the Ulster Museum for further analysis but this is without doubt a find of a lifetime and something I will remember forever.
I find it unbelievable the things my little Ace 150 has found but I hope some day I'm in a position to upgrade to one of the high end Garrett's.
Many thanks, David
David M. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
NOVEMBER 2017 HAS FOUR WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for November 2017 is the Roman Two-Headed Horse Fibula, found by Luka R. from Croatia with his Ace 400i.
Luka's story: This weekend I was planning to go detecting with my friend but we didn't know where to go because all our good locations were really far. So we decided to go on one roman location that is kinda near us but it is pretty worn out, because there was a lot of other detectorists with all kind of metal detectors. When we came there the dark started to fall, but the moon was full and there was a lot of moon shine so we could see really good. There was a lot of new holes so we didn't have any big expectations...
We started detecting and second signal, in middle of 3 holes, bam, found a Denari, then I knew that it will be good day for me. After 3-4 hours of swinging we took a little break because both of us were tired. We started searching again and after few minutes I have some mixed up signal few centimeters from some old hole, I started digging (20 cm deep) found some iron piece, put it in my bag, took my Garrett Ace 400i and swung again over that hole and bing bing bing, great signal. I'm digging but i can't find that "signal" so i take my Pro-Pointer and signal is even deeper. Once more I put my shovel in hole (it was 40-50cm deep at that time), take out dirt and there arent any signal in hole anymore, so I take propointer and started searching. Finally I see something like dragon head poping out of dirt, took it out and boom baby boom, beautiful Roman two headed horse fibula in perfect condition. After 1800 years the needle is still working.
Luka R. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Luka's story: This weekend I was planning to go detecting with my friend but we didn't know where to go because all our good locations were really far. So we decided to go on one roman location that is kinda near us but it is pretty worn out, because there was a lot of other detectorists with all kind of metal detectors. When we came there the dark started to fall, but the moon was full and there was a lot of moon shine so we could see really good. There was a lot of new holes so we didn't have any big expectations...
We started detecting and second signal, in middle of 3 holes, bam, found a Denari, then I knew that it will be good day for me. After 3-4 hours of swinging we took a little break because both of us were tired. We started searching again and after few minutes I have some mixed up signal few centimeters from some old hole, I started digging (20 cm deep) found some iron piece, put it in my bag, took my Garrett Ace 400i and swung again over that hole and bing bing bing, great signal. I'm digging but i can't find that "signal" so i take my Pro-Pointer and signal is even deeper. Once more I put my shovel in hole (it was 40-50cm deep at that time), take out dirt and there arent any signal in hole anymore, so I take propointer and started searching. Finally I see something like dragon head poping out of dirt, took it out and boom baby boom, beautiful Roman two headed horse fibula in perfect condition. After 1800 years the needle is still working.
Luka R. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
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WINNER #2
My second international favorite find for November 2017 is the Iron Cross Hoard, found by Lucian L. from Romania with his Garrett Ace 300i.
Lucian's story: Greetings from Romania! I'm very happy to present my new military treasure, found with my new metal detector Garrett 300i. It's about 170 pieces of WW2 German Iron Cross class 2, found with my new 300i near a former German military base from WW2, near Bucharest.
I'm a member of Romanian Military Arrcheology "Asociatia Pro Detectie" (a metal detecting association), and from what I know is the largest hoard of Iron Crosses found in the whole world. I hope I caught your attention ...and I wish you all the best!
Lucian L. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Lucian's story: Greetings from Romania! I'm very happy to present my new military treasure, found with my new metal detector Garrett 300i. It's about 170 pieces of WW2 German Iron Cross class 2, found with my new 300i near a former German military base from WW2, near Bucharest.
I'm a member of Romanian Military Arrcheology "Asociatia Pro Detectie" (a metal detecting association), and from what I know is the largest hoard of Iron Crosses found in the whole world. I hope I caught your attention ...and I wish you all the best!
Lucian L. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
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WINNER #3
My third international favorite find for November 2017 is the WW2 American Soldiers Sterling Silver Ring, found by Stephen W. from the UK with his Ace 250.
Stephen's story: I was detecting a field on the coast in Weymouth, Dorset, England. When I got a brilliant double-dinger signal on the Ace 250, I thought it was going to be a copper or silver coin but then to my surprise a big silver ring popped out! It had the American seal on the front and Eagles on both sides and a lot of decoration. I knew it was American but after doing some research I found out an American soldier would have bought it before coming to England! And dropped it after spending time in Weymouth before leaving for France to fight. A lot of American soldiers would have got on boats and landing crafts in Weymouth ready for the beach landings in France on D-day. It's the best American WW2 item I've found and one of my best rings!
Stephen W. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Stephen's story: I was detecting a field on the coast in Weymouth, Dorset, England. When I got a brilliant double-dinger signal on the Ace 250, I thought it was going to be a copper or silver coin but then to my surprise a big silver ring popped out! It had the American seal on the front and Eagles on both sides and a lot of decoration. I knew it was American but after doing some research I found out an American soldier would have bought it before coming to England! And dropped it after spending time in Weymouth before leaving for France to fight. A lot of American soldiers would have got on boats and landing crafts in Weymouth ready for the beach landings in France on D-day. It's the best American WW2 item I've found and one of my best rings!
Stephen W. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
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WINNER #4
My fourth international favorite find for November 2017 is the Buckle with Lion Figure, found by Ezequiel R. from Argentina with his Ace 350.
Ezequiel's story: Hello, some time ago I bought the Garrett Ace 350 detector and it has given me once again the satisfaction of having found a unique piece in what was a battle scenario during the war of the triple alliance in the province of Corrientes Argentina. (1865-1870) The piece is a beautiful buckle with the image of a lion belonging to an officer of the army of Paraguay. I feel besides a great joy, a tremendous respect because this type of find reminds me of those men who left their lives in those fields. Really this activity is the most exciting that can exist. Regards!
Ezequiel R. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
Ezequiel's story: Hello, some time ago I bought the Garrett Ace 350 detector and it has given me once again the satisfaction of having found a unique piece in what was a battle scenario during the war of the triple alliance in the province of Corrientes Argentina. (1865-1870) The piece is a beautiful buckle with the image of a lion belonging to an officer of the army of Paraguay. I feel besides a great joy, a tremendous respect because this type of find reminds me of those men who left their lives in those fields. Really this activity is the most exciting that can exist. Regards!
Ezequiel R. WINS a Garrett Z-Lynk™ Wireless System!
