Favorite Finds - International
DECEMBER 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Gabriel B. from Europe!
Gabriel had his best day metal detecting since starting 5 years ago. He said, “Not even in my most beautiful dreams did I expect to find this.” He used his trusty Ace 150 in a forest when he got a strong signal. He discovered 7 bronze-age gold bracelets dating back to 1200 B.C. The bracelets weigh 130 grams and are considered the greatest discovery ever made in his county and one of the biggest made with a metal detector in the country! He writes, “My old Garrett made me so proud, thank you guys for your awesome machines.”
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Gabriel B. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
Gabriel had his best day metal detecting since starting 5 years ago. He said, “Not even in my most beautiful dreams did I expect to find this.” He used his trusty Ace 150 in a forest when he got a strong signal. He discovered 7 bronze-age gold bracelets dating back to 1200 B.C. The bracelets weigh 130 grams and are considered the greatest discovery ever made in his county and one of the biggest made with a metal detector in the country! He writes, “My old Garrett made me so proud, thank you guys for your awesome machines.”
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Gabriel B. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
NOVEMBER 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Daniel S. from Europe!
Daniel S. was competing with his friend on a local permission where he had previously found Roman history. Today, he was using his AT Pro when he got a loud bang on his detector. He writes, “I thought I’m not that lucky and that it would be a gold gilded button, but then I felt the weight of the coin, and with a gentle rub, a stunning golden stater was in my hand. I had a little celebration, and my year was complete. It was a full gold stater Gallo Belgic A stater from around 100 B.C.”
Daniel S. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
Daniel S. was competing with his friend on a local permission where he had previously found Roman history. Today, he was using his AT Pro when he got a loud bang on his detector. He writes, “I thought I’m not that lucky and that it would be a gold gilded button, but then I felt the weight of the coin, and with a gentle rub, a stunning golden stater was in my hand. I had a little celebration, and my year was complete. It was a full gold stater Gallo Belgic A stater from around 100 B.C.”
Daniel S. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
OCTOBER 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Tomasz S. from Europe!
Tomasz's passion for metal detecting began as a kid when he got a ACE 150 for his birthday. He has been treasure hunting actively for the past 5 years. On this day, he took his Apex out and hunted with his metal detecting group. He describes his dream find like this, “A small number of signals didn't indicate what happened after nearly 30 minutes of searching. It was the first clear signal, so I took it up with a bit more enthusiasm. After digging a hole, a beautiful silver coin fell out of the ground. At first, I couldn't believe what had just happened, but it was already a fact, I found my dream, I found a silver Roman Republic Marcus Philippus Denarius from 56 BC. Dreams are meant to come true, and the Garrett Apex metal detector helped me with this and I'm sure it will make many more of my dreams come true!”
Tomasz S. WINs an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
Tomasz's passion for metal detecting began as a kid when he got a ACE 150 for his birthday. He has been treasure hunting actively for the past 5 years. On this day, he took his Apex out and hunted with his metal detecting group. He describes his dream find like this, “A small number of signals didn't indicate what happened after nearly 30 minutes of searching. It was the first clear signal, so I took it up with a bit more enthusiasm. After digging a hole, a beautiful silver coin fell out of the ground. At first, I couldn't believe what had just happened, but it was already a fact, I found my dream, I found a silver Roman Republic Marcus Philippus Denarius from 56 BC. Dreams are meant to come true, and the Garrett Apex metal detector helped me with this and I'm sure it will make many more of my dreams come true!”
Tomasz S. WINs an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
SEPTEMBER 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Maarit M. from Europe!
Maarit was digging with a small group of people in a field near his home. He was using the AT Max digging up WW2 stuff but then moved to a different area and popped out a 1670 King Kaarle the XI silver coin! King Kaarle was the “King of Sweden” from 1655-1697. Maarit writes, “The coin went straight to the museum with the archaeology but still I was over the moon to find it!"
Maarit M. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
Maarit was digging with a small group of people in a field near his home. He was using the AT Max digging up WW2 stuff but then moved to a different area and popped out a 1670 King Kaarle the XI silver coin! King Kaarle was the “King of Sweden” from 1655-1697. Maarit writes, “The coin went straight to the museum with the archaeology but still I was over the moon to find it!"
Maarit M. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
AUGUST 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Anthony C. from Europe!
“This was a very unusual sight when I brushed the earth away.” said Anthony.
Anthony C. was hunting in a plowed field with his Apex. After hours of digging, he pulled out a Gold Gilded Christ Figurine! He writes, “A cast copper alloy, a gilded figurine of Jesus on the cross from a crucifix of Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1250 - 1600. The figurine is incomplete, with the arms below the elbow and both feet missing. The reverse of the figurine is concave, but the front has been decorated in relief. Furthermore, there was a religious college, now ruined, a couple of fields from where this was found and the museum people believe that this was ripped from a wooden cross during the English Reformation, so approx 1530-40s.”
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 102.1 mm
Width: 53 mm
Thickness: 12.3 mm
Weight: 93.64 g
Anthony C. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
“This was a very unusual sight when I brushed the earth away.” said Anthony.
Anthony C. was hunting in a plowed field with his Apex. After hours of digging, he pulled out a Gold Gilded Christ Figurine! He writes, “A cast copper alloy, a gilded figurine of Jesus on the cross from a crucifix of Medieval to Post Medieval date, about AD 1250 - 1600. The figurine is incomplete, with the arms below the elbow and both feet missing. The reverse of the figurine is concave, but the front has been decorated in relief. Furthermore, there was a religious college, now ruined, a couple of fields from where this was found and the museum people believe that this was ripped from a wooden cross during the English Reformation, so approx 1530-40s.”
Period from: MEDIEVAL
Period to: POST MEDIEVAL
Date from: Circa AD 1250
Date to: Circa AD 1600
Dimensions and weight
Quantity: 1
Length: 102.1 mm
Width: 53 mm
Thickness: 12.3 mm
Weight: 93.64 g
Anthony C. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
JULY 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Martin S. from Europe!
Martin S. was using his AT Pro on a local permit that he always hunts. He had a dream that one day he would find a gold ring while detecting this field. On his last signal, he dug up a 1886 9-karat gold buckle ring! He writes, “Love this hobby and it is lovely to find something that has been lost in time.”
Martin S. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
Martin S. was using his AT Pro on a local permit that he always hunts. He had a dream that one day he would find a gold ring while detecting this field. On his last signal, he dug up a 1886 9-karat gold buckle ring! He writes, “Love this hobby and it is lovely to find something that has been lost in time.”
Martin S. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
JUNE 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Peter B. from Europe!
Peter was detecting in his favorite open field spot with his new AT Max when he found a 2nd- 4th century AD Roman Empire gold pendant! He says, “This was one of my first finds with the AT Max and I am super excited. The depth on the machine is simply amazing!”
Peter B. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
Peter was detecting in his favorite open field spot with his new AT Max when he found a 2nd- 4th century AD Roman Empire gold pendant! He says, “This was one of my first finds with the AT Max and I am super excited. The depth on the machine is simply amazing!”
Peter B. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!
MAY 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Miroslav S. from Europe!
Miroslav was detecting with his AT Pro in his favorite site and found a Roman fibula!
Miroslav S. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
Miroslav was detecting with his AT Pro in his favorite site and found a Roman fibula!
Miroslav S. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
APRIL 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Frano M. from Europe!
Frano was detecting in a small field that was filled with old pottery pieces where he found a gold Byzantine Tremissis of Emperor Justinian I coin from 527 565 BC with his ACE 300i ! He states, “I was shaking, and it was a dream come true. From this day forward, I started digging the bad signals."
Frano M. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
Frano was detecting in a small field that was filled with old pottery pieces where he found a gold Byzantine Tremissis of Emperor Justinian I coin from 527 565 BC with his ACE 300i ! He states, “I was shaking, and it was a dream come true. From this day forward, I started digging the bad signals."
Frano M. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
MARCH 2023 WINNER!!!
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Congratulations to our International Favorite Finds winner Kurtis B. from Canada!
Kurtis was detecting in the trees at the edge of his property with his AT Pro when he found two WWI medals and a South African Boer War medial from 1901-1902. He got in contact with the soldier’s great grandson learning that he fought in both wars and retired in Kurtis’ hometown in Canada!
Kurtis B. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
Kurtis was detecting in the trees at the edge of his property with his AT Pro when he found two WWI medals and a South African Boer War medial from 1901-1902. He got in contact with the soldier’s great grandson learning that he fought in both wars and retired in Kurtis’ hometown in Canada!
Kurtis B. WINS an ACE Apex Metal Detector!!!
