Favorite Finds - International
AUGUST 2015 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My first international Favorite Find for August 2015 is the Rare 40 A.D. Celtic Gold Stater, discovered by Jason M. from Chesterfield, U.K. with his AT Pro.
Jason wrote, “I was recently out on a club dig with the metal detecting Derby at Belper when right at the top of the field I got a signal jumping from 50-53. I didn’t have a pinpointer so I was grabbing handfuls of soil and waving them over the coil when all of a sudden I got the beep. At first I thought it was a button and had to ask a club leader what it was. She said oh my God do you realise what you have found? I said no. She said it’s a Celtic gold stater dating back to around 40 AD! She looked in the book and it is a Lincolnshire schyphate coin. My local museum has taken it away so it can be recorded and photographed. Although nobody has seen this design on a coin it is the only one found in my county and only 55 have ever been recorded in the UK. The coin came out the ground in perfect condition and everyone says what a beautiful coin it is. I now have papers and magazines wanting my story. I used to have an Ace 250 then upgraded to the AT Pro, both excellent machines and I haven't looked back.”
Excellent find Jason! Go pinpoint some more gold with your new Pro-Pointer AT.
Jason M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Jason wrote, “I was recently out on a club dig with the metal detecting Derby at Belper when right at the top of the field I got a signal jumping from 50-53. I didn’t have a pinpointer so I was grabbing handfuls of soil and waving them over the coil when all of a sudden I got the beep. At first I thought it was a button and had to ask a club leader what it was. She said oh my God do you realise what you have found? I said no. She said it’s a Celtic gold stater dating back to around 40 AD! She looked in the book and it is a Lincolnshire schyphate coin. My local museum has taken it away so it can be recorded and photographed. Although nobody has seen this design on a coin it is the only one found in my county and only 55 have ever been recorded in the UK. The coin came out the ground in perfect condition and everyone says what a beautiful coin it is. I now have papers and magazines wanting my story. I used to have an Ace 250 then upgraded to the AT Pro, both excellent machines and I haven't looked back.”
Excellent find Jason! Go pinpoint some more gold with your new Pro-Pointer AT.
Jason M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second international Favorite Find for August 2015 is the 1795 Flowing Hair Silver Dollar (3 Leaf), discovered by Dan K. from New Brunswick, Canada, with his AT Pro and Pro-Pointer AT.
Dan wrote, “I thought I should share a once in a lifetime find, especially for here in Canada! I live in southern New Brunswick, Canada, and have been detecting for 4 years and have found awesome relics/coins dating back to the 1730’s. The history here dates back to 1611 when a trading post was built, not long after that the Acadians and Loyalists followed. A few days ago after a good rain I decided to go detecting at a public park by one of our river systems for a few hours. Using my AT Pro under some 200+ year old pine trees I had a solid awesome “91” signal. At first I thought pop can on end but it was screaming solid “91” under some roots 3” down. To my surprise/heart attack out came a 1795 beautiful Flowing Hair U.S. Silver dollar (3 leaf)! At the time I had no idea what I had other than a monster silver coin “wow”. With only running water and a Q-tip the coin is incredible, not to mention the great location it was found. Thanks Garrett for your excellent products and customer service.”
Great find Dan! Thank you for sharing your story and the history of the area.
Dan K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Dan wrote, “I thought I should share a once in a lifetime find, especially for here in Canada! I live in southern New Brunswick, Canada, and have been detecting for 4 years and have found awesome relics/coins dating back to the 1730’s. The history here dates back to 1611 when a trading post was built, not long after that the Acadians and Loyalists followed. A few days ago after a good rain I decided to go detecting at a public park by one of our river systems for a few hours. Using my AT Pro under some 200+ year old pine trees I had a solid awesome “91” signal. At first I thought pop can on end but it was screaming solid “91” under some roots 3” down. To my surprise/heart attack out came a 1795 beautiful Flowing Hair U.S. Silver dollar (3 leaf)! At the time I had no idea what I had other than a monster silver coin “wow”. With only running water and a Q-tip the coin is incredible, not to mention the great location it was found. Thanks Garrett for your excellent products and customer service.”
Great find Dan! Thank you for sharing your story and the history of the area.
Dan K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
JULY 2015 HAS THREE WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My first international favorite find for July 2015 is the Silver Roman Coin Denarius-Commodus, discovered by Frentescu L. from Romania with his EuroAce.
Frentescu’s story: "Let’s go metal detecting I said to a friend of mine and off we went to an area next to my city that didn’t promise much. Just walking up into the heart of the forest, a slight sound disturbed the silence of nature. The earth didn’t let us get too easily a bullet cartridge from WW1 1913. The soil was rock-solid. Afterwards, nonferrous music enchanted my senses. A little sparkle winked at us from approximately 35 cm in the earth. A silver denarius-Commodus in all its greatness! That was the beginning…and after that…pure pieces of history: roman brooches (silver and bronze), roman axe, bronze figurines, pieces of iron from smeltering, small sculpturing tools, bronze ring, pieces of silver, pottery and many more metal objects that filled my heart with joy and 2000 years of untouched history. All objects were given to the local museum."
Frentescu L. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Frentescu’s story: "Let’s go metal detecting I said to a friend of mine and off we went to an area next to my city that didn’t promise much. Just walking up into the heart of the forest, a slight sound disturbed the silence of nature. The earth didn’t let us get too easily a bullet cartridge from WW1 1913. The soil was rock-solid. Afterwards, nonferrous music enchanted my senses. A little sparkle winked at us from approximately 35 cm in the earth. A silver denarius-Commodus in all its greatness! That was the beginning…and after that…pure pieces of history: roman brooches (silver and bronze), roman axe, bronze figurines, pieces of iron from smeltering, small sculpturing tools, bronze ring, pieces of silver, pottery and many more metal objects that filled my heart with joy and 2000 years of untouched history. All objects were given to the local museum."
Frentescu L. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite international favorite find for July 2015 is the Silver Roman Coin Titus, Quinarius, discovered by Paulo P. from Portugal with his AT Pro.
Paulos story: "I’ve been using Garrett for more then four years. First an Ace 150, then an AT Pro. I like it so much that i can go anywhere with it. I use it in the ocean water, sand, rivers and fields. No detector that i know of compares to this one. I had great success with it. I found more than 150 grams in gold rings, loads of coins, and this month I found a rare roman coin. I couldn’t believe it! i heard a noise that could be something good. It was not loud because most roman coins are small. It was in the middle of the roots of grass. I couldn’t believe it, I am so happy with it, to find something almost 2000 years old! An archeologist helped me identify it: Titus (A.D. 79-81), quinarius. Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, Laureate head right. Rev.VICTORIA AVGVST, Victory seated left holding wreath and palm. RIC (1st edition) 35a, A.D. 79-80. Very scarce coin. Thank you Garrett!!"
Paulo P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Paulos story: "I’ve been using Garrett for more then four years. First an Ace 150, then an AT Pro. I like it so much that i can go anywhere with it. I use it in the ocean water, sand, rivers and fields. No detector that i know of compares to this one. I had great success with it. I found more than 150 grams in gold rings, loads of coins, and this month I found a rare roman coin. I couldn’t believe it! i heard a noise that could be something good. It was not loud because most roman coins are small. It was in the middle of the roots of grass. I couldn’t believe it, I am so happy with it, to find something almost 2000 years old! An archeologist helped me identify it: Titus (A.D. 79-81), quinarius. Obv. IMP TITVS CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M, Laureate head right. Rev.VICTORIA AVGVST, Victory seated left holding wreath and palm. RIC (1st edition) 35a, A.D. 79-80. Very scarce coin. Thank you Garrett!!"
Paulo P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #3
My third international favorite find for July 2015 is the "Two Hands, One Heart" Gold Ring, discovered by Luka H. from Slovenia.
Luka’s story: "Hello. My name is Luka. I found a very rare gold ring in Slovenia. My metal detector is Garrett Euro Ace. Garrett is the BEST!!! With best regards, Luka."
Luka H. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Thanks Frentescu, Paulo, and Luka for submitting stories of your lovely finds. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT’s!
Luka’s story: "Hello. My name is Luka. I found a very rare gold ring in Slovenia. My metal detector is Garrett Euro Ace. Garrett is the BEST!!! With best regards, Luka."
Luka H. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Thanks Frentescu, Paulo, and Luka for submitting stories of your lovely finds. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT’s!
JUNE 2015 HAS THREE WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My first favorite international find for June 2015 is the Antoninus Pius Silver Denarius Roman Coin, discovered by Keith W. from the U.K. with his AT Pro International detector.
Keith tells us, “After many years providing for the family I decided in my retirement to return to my favourite hobby, metal detecting, or as I like to call it ‘Fertling’. My previous metal detector was the Garrett GTAx and after having it for many years I decided to upgrade to the excellent AT Pro International. I'm glad I did for after gaining permission to detect on an eight acre site the roman coins started to come along. To date I have located around fifteen bronze roman coins and just last week nailed my first ever roman silver coin. A beautiful example of an Antoninus Pius silver denarius from around 138 AD. All down to the Garrett AT Pro. Best detector I've had, cheers lads.”
Great find, Keith. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT!
Keith W. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Keith tells us, “After many years providing for the family I decided in my retirement to return to my favourite hobby, metal detecting, or as I like to call it ‘Fertling’. My previous metal detector was the Garrett GTAx and after having it for many years I decided to upgrade to the excellent AT Pro International. I'm glad I did for after gaining permission to detect on an eight acre site the roman coins started to come along. To date I have located around fifteen bronze roman coins and just last week nailed my first ever roman silver coin. A beautiful example of an Antoninus Pius silver denarius from around 138 AD. All down to the Garrett AT Pro. Best detector I've had, cheers lads.”
Great find, Keith. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT!
Keith W. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite international find for June 2015 is the Jesuit Ring Doubleheader, discovered by Duane R. from Ontario, Canada, with his AT Pro.
Duane explains, “While detecting a brand new spot with my AT Pro I came up with not one but two Jesuit rings. They were found about 3’ apart from each other and only a few inches deep. These are the 4th & 5th Jesuit rings I’ve found with my Garrett AT Pro, but I’ve never found a doubleheader. The rings date from the mid to late 1600’s when the Jesuits were in Northern Ontario trying to convert the Objibway Indians to their religion.”
Great pair, and great history. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT!
Duane R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Duane explains, “While detecting a brand new spot with my AT Pro I came up with not one but two Jesuit rings. They were found about 3’ apart from each other and only a few inches deep. These are the 4th & 5th Jesuit rings I’ve found with my Garrett AT Pro, but I’ve never found a doubleheader. The rings date from the mid to late 1600’s when the Jesuits were in Northern Ontario trying to convert the Objibway Indians to their religion.”
Great pair, and great history. Enjoy your new Pro-Pointer AT!
Duane R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #3
My third favorite international find for June 2015 is the Hoard of 613 Romanian Middle-aged coins, discovered by Codoban A. from Romania with his AT Pro International.
Codoban states, "I’m very happy to present what I think it is my most important discovery so far: 613 Romanian middle aged coins from 13th-14th century. The coins were handed over to the Romanian History Museum and were discovered with a Garrett AT Pro International detector. They are dating from Mircea the eldest reign. That day I decided to explore together with another 2 friends a forest we wanted to visit for a long time and it seems it was a very good choice. My friends helped me uncover the coins carefully because they weigh only 0.3 grams each. Thank you Garrett once more for allowing me to discover history with my own hands."
Codoban WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Codoban states, "I’m very happy to present what I think it is my most important discovery so far: 613 Romanian middle aged coins from 13th-14th century. The coins were handed over to the Romanian History Museum and were discovered with a Garrett AT Pro International detector. They are dating from Mircea the eldest reign. That day I decided to explore together with another 2 friends a forest we wanted to visit for a long time and it seems it was a very good choice. My friends helped me uncover the coins carefully because they weigh only 0.3 grams each. Thank you Garrett once more for allowing me to discover history with my own hands."
Codoban WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
MAY 2015 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My International Favorite Find for May 2015 is the collection of Four Golden Roubles, discovered by Yurii K. and a friend with the GTI 2500. Yurii is from Ukraine where he discovered these coins, and now lives in Alberta, Canada.
Here is his story, edited. "I started my way in metal detection from 1999 in Ukraine. Every day I looked for ancient settlements and I found bronze crosses and icons, copper and silver coins. I dreamed about golden coins. One day my schoolmate dug the foundation of a garage and he found a silver coin. He called me and I was ready to go to him in five minutes! I looked with my Garrett GTI 2500 and after one hour I found my first golden coin: 5 Roubles, 1900. I was so happy. If you find a golden coin in your life you can understand my joy. Next day I continued and I found another golden coin: 10 Roubles, 1899. The coin was 8.6 gramms of gold. I could not believe my eyes! All of the time I used Garrett, however my friend decided to use a plastic box for fruit. He shaked the ground and found a couple of silver coins also. I checked every centimetre of the place. In conclusion we shoveled about 3 tons of ground, spent 4 days of our time and we detected 4 golden coins and 18 silver coins! It was my first small treasure. It was awesome."
Eureka Yurii! Great job staying with it for four days! Treasure hunting is about desire, persistence, and good equipment. You have it all.
Yurii K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Here is his story, edited. "I started my way in metal detection from 1999 in Ukraine. Every day I looked for ancient settlements and I found bronze crosses and icons, copper and silver coins. I dreamed about golden coins. One day my schoolmate dug the foundation of a garage and he found a silver coin. He called me and I was ready to go to him in five minutes! I looked with my Garrett GTI 2500 and after one hour I found my first golden coin: 5 Roubles, 1900. I was so happy. If you find a golden coin in your life you can understand my joy. Next day I continued and I found another golden coin: 10 Roubles, 1899. The coin was 8.6 gramms of gold. I could not believe my eyes! All of the time I used Garrett, however my friend decided to use a plastic box for fruit. He shaked the ground and found a couple of silver coins also. I checked every centimetre of the place. In conclusion we shoveled about 3 tons of ground, spent 4 days of our time and we detected 4 golden coins and 18 silver coins! It was my first small treasure. It was awesome."
Eureka Yurii! Great job staying with it for four days! Treasure hunting is about desire, persistence, and good equipment. You have it all.
Yurii K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
APRIL 2015 HAS TWO WINNERS
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WINNER #1
My first favorite find is the 16th Century Medieval Hoard, discovered by Rafael T. from Austria using his Garrett AT Pro International and Pro-Pointer.
Rafael states, "Dear All, I would like to share with you a cool experience I had. My last hunt weekend in Europe was very “coinfull!” Hunting over 2 fields we got permission, I found 14 Medieval Silver Coins. 8 Beautiful Coins were in the same hole and the others not so far. I believe it was a Medieval Hoard scattered by years of plowing. The coins are dated from the 16th Century and are in a very good “Silver” condition. I’m very happy with the things we found using Garrett products! R.I.P Charles L. Garrett - The world and the treasure hunting sport will never be the same without our Biggest Master!"
Rafael T. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Rafael states, "Dear All, I would like to share with you a cool experience I had. My last hunt weekend in Europe was very “coinfull!” Hunting over 2 fields we got permission, I found 14 Medieval Silver Coins. 8 Beautiful Coins were in the same hole and the others not so far. I believe it was a Medieval Hoard scattered by years of plowing. The coins are dated from the 16th Century and are in a very good “Silver” condition. I’m very happy with the things we found using Garrett products! R.I.P Charles L. Garrett - The world and the treasure hunting sport will never be the same without our Biggest Master!"
Rafael T. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite find is the Slovenian Dagger, found by Tomaz P. from Slovenia with his Garrett EuroAce.
Tomaz states, "It was a beautiful April afternoon, so I decided to go for a walk with my EuroAce. I chose a location between ww2 battle and old middle age castle. Many metal detectors were there before me, so i didn't expected much. In my first two holes were bottle cap and chewing gum foil. Then i catch a signal between foil and iron. I said, "Ah it's trash again", but what I saw when I dug it out made me very happy. It was an old, 35 centimeters long dagger with very beautiful details on the handle, and preserved wood! I can't say how old is it, and who held it before me. Was it a middle age knight, a ww2 soldier, or someone else? Maybe you can help me determine its age?"
That's a unique dagger. It appears to be hand-made, and looks like an iron blade. Perhaps someone can assist with its age and identification.
Tomaz WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Tomaz states, "It was a beautiful April afternoon, so I decided to go for a walk with my EuroAce. I chose a location between ww2 battle and old middle age castle. Many metal detectors were there before me, so i didn't expected much. In my first two holes were bottle cap and chewing gum foil. Then i catch a signal between foil and iron. I said, "Ah it's trash again", but what I saw when I dug it out made me very happy. It was an old, 35 centimeters long dagger with very beautiful details on the handle, and preserved wood! I can't say how old is it, and who held it before me. Was it a middle age knight, a ww2 soldier, or someone else? Maybe you can help me determine its age?"
That's a unique dagger. It appears to be hand-made, and looks like an iron blade. Perhaps someone can assist with its age and identification.
Tomaz WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
MARCH 2015 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My first favorite is the Pseudo-Imperial Tremissis Gold Coin, discovered by Mark V. from the Netherlands.
Mark shares his story. “This is my third year of metal detecting, the first two years I’ve used a Garrett Ace 250, and last year I used the Garrett AT Pro. And with this detector I found lots of great stuff, such as medieval coins and brooches (fibula’s). But now I have found near my home town Harlingen in the Netherlands a very tiny beautiful golden coin. The coin Weight is 1.45 gram and the diameter is 14 millimeters. The coin is called an Pseudo-Imperial Tremissis and it is probably one of the first coins that was struck here in the northern part of Holland. Around the year 550 A.D. The coin is unique, this is the only one of this type that there is. The gold percentage is 88%. That is very high for coins from this period. Next month the coin will be displayed in the museum of my home town Harlingen! Maybe a once in a lifetime find! Thanks!”
Thank you Mark. What a beautiful coin with remarkable detail!
Mark V. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Mark shares his story. “This is my third year of metal detecting, the first two years I’ve used a Garrett Ace 250, and last year I used the Garrett AT Pro. And with this detector I found lots of great stuff, such as medieval coins and brooches (fibula’s). But now I have found near my home town Harlingen in the Netherlands a very tiny beautiful golden coin. The coin Weight is 1.45 gram and the diameter is 14 millimeters. The coin is called an Pseudo-Imperial Tremissis and it is probably one of the first coins that was struck here in the northern part of Holland. Around the year 550 A.D. The coin is unique, this is the only one of this type that there is. The gold percentage is 88%. That is very high for coins from this period. Next month the coin will be displayed in the museum of my home town Harlingen! Maybe a once in a lifetime find! Thanks!”
Thank you Mark. What a beautiful coin with remarkable detail!
Mark V. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite is the Belgian Order of the Crown Grand Officer Breast Star, discovered by Adam Z. from Poland with his AT Pro. This medal was awarded for services to King Leopold II, 1900.
Thank you Adam. What a striking find with a unique history.
Adam Z. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Thank you Adam. What a striking find with a unique history.
Adam Z. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
FEBRUARY 2015 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite international find for February 2015 is the Gold Celtic Quarter Stater, discovered by Chris B. from Fareham, England.
Chris gives us his story. “I have just started metal detecting, approx. 6 months now, with my trusty Ace 250. I have gained a small permission in Hampshire, England. I have found quite a few old coins and interesting items, but on my last outing I found a very rare Celtic gold quarter stater! Only 13 recorded examples, 14 now he he. The coin dates to 50 BC and comes from a tribe called the Atrebates. They ruled southern England with a king named Commios, who was a friend of Ceasar. Thank you so much for opening me up to England’s wonderful history. Happy Hunting Everyone."
Way to go Chris! Lovely gold.
Chris B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Chris gives us his story. “I have just started metal detecting, approx. 6 months now, with my trusty Ace 250. I have gained a small permission in Hampshire, England. I have found quite a few old coins and interesting items, but on my last outing I found a very rare Celtic gold quarter stater! Only 13 recorded examples, 14 now he he. The coin dates to 50 BC and comes from a tribe called the Atrebates. They ruled southern England with a king named Commios, who was a friend of Ceasar. Thank you so much for opening me up to England’s wonderful history. Happy Hunting Everyone."
Way to go Chris! Lovely gold.
Chris B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
JANUARY 2015 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite international find for January 2015 is the 101 Gold Rings discovered by Dale M. from Auckland, New Zealand, with his Garrett ATX.
Dale says, "I wanted to let you know of the success I have had detecting with my Garrett ATX during 2014. My aim at the beginning of 2014 was to relax a little more, take some time out from work after hours and enjoy a new, active hobby! Then I became addicted!"
Dale describes his finds. "In total from January 1st, 2014 through January 1st, 2015, I found 101 gold rings (ranging from 9ct to 24ct gold) on the beaches and in the water. I have used a range of machines, but the ATX matched to the right conditions is unbeatable! I have the Standard DD Coil, 8 inch mono for water hunting, and am looking forward to adding the large Deep Seeker and new waterproof Pro-Pointer to the toolkit! The attached photo are actual gold finds during 2014 from local beaches and the Pacific Islands!"
Great hunting Dale! Now you can submerse your new Pro-Pointer AT! Enjoy!
Dale M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Dale says, "I wanted to let you know of the success I have had detecting with my Garrett ATX during 2014. My aim at the beginning of 2014 was to relax a little more, take some time out from work after hours and enjoy a new, active hobby! Then I became addicted!"
Dale describes his finds. "In total from January 1st, 2014 through January 1st, 2015, I found 101 gold rings (ranging from 9ct to 24ct gold) on the beaches and in the water. I have used a range of machines, but the ATX matched to the right conditions is unbeatable! I have the Standard DD Coil, 8 inch mono for water hunting, and am looking forward to adding the large Deep Seeker and new waterproof Pro-Pointer to the toolkit! The attached photo are actual gold finds during 2014 from local beaches and the Pacific Islands!"
Great hunting Dale! Now you can submerse your new Pro-Pointer AT! Enjoy!
Dale M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
DECEMBER 2014 THREE WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite international find for December 2014 is the Hoard of 128 Silver Hammered Coins, discovered by Savvas C. from the U.K. with his Euro Ace and Pro-Pointer.
Savvas recounts the discovery. “On a recent metal detecting adventure I was exploring an area having obtained the relevant permissions. Almost to the end of my detecting and getting ready to scan one last area I got a hit. I started to check and located a nail! I then scanned again in the same hole at a depth of 20 cm. Here I discovered a clump of coins. When the first one when dusted down I saw that it was a silver coin and my adrenaline began pumping. I cleaned more of the coins and much to my excitement I’d found a hoard. I counted all of the coins and to my amazement there were 128 silver hammered coins in total! This was a huge find for me!”
Savvas describes them all as Henry VII 1485-1509, father of Henry VIII. They are Tudor coins. Henry was the first monarch of The House of Tudor. There´s a mixture of Groats and half-Groats. The silver hoard is in the possession of the Great North Museum.
Very nice job Savvas! Go back to that same location and scan again with your new Garrett AT Gold!
Savvas C. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
Savvas recounts the discovery. “On a recent metal detecting adventure I was exploring an area having obtained the relevant permissions. Almost to the end of my detecting and getting ready to scan one last area I got a hit. I started to check and located a nail! I then scanned again in the same hole at a depth of 20 cm. Here I discovered a clump of coins. When the first one when dusted down I saw that it was a silver coin and my adrenaline began pumping. I cleaned more of the coins and much to my excitement I’d found a hoard. I counted all of the coins and to my amazement there were 128 silver hammered coins in total! This was a huge find for me!”
Savvas describes them all as Henry VII 1485-1509, father of Henry VIII. They are Tudor coins. Henry was the first monarch of The House of Tudor. There´s a mixture of Groats and half-Groats. The silver hoard is in the possession of the Great North Museum.
Very nice job Savvas! Go back to that same location and scan again with your new Garrett AT Gold!
Savvas C. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite international find for December 2014 is the Cache of Five Gold Roman Coins, found by Davorin K. from Slovenia.
Davorin's story: (edited) "Greetings from beautiful Slovenia.Today is a good day for me. In the rainy morning I went on an adventure with my metal detector Garrett Ace 250. I went to the nearby old town, where two thousand years ago lived the Celts and Romans. In the meadows and forests I have repeatedly searched. Today I found only an old coin Kreutzer and nothing more. I was already in a bad mood and I went back to the car, and then I get a strange signal on the display of the detector, pointing to gold and iron. Out of curiosity I started digging and then I saw in the hole something that looked like a gold coin, I could not believe it. I thought I was dreaming. but it was true, I found five beautiful Roman gold coins. :) I can not believe it! :) See for yourself what it was like in the pictures that I send. I hope you like my discovery. :)"
Dream find, Davorin! Take your new AT Gold back to that same location. Enjoy!
Davorin K. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
Davorin's story: (edited) "Greetings from beautiful Slovenia.Today is a good day for me. In the rainy morning I went on an adventure with my metal detector Garrett Ace 250. I went to the nearby old town, where two thousand years ago lived the Celts and Romans. In the meadows and forests I have repeatedly searched. Today I found only an old coin Kreutzer and nothing more. I was already in a bad mood and I went back to the car, and then I get a strange signal on the display of the detector, pointing to gold and iron. Out of curiosity I started digging and then I saw in the hole something that looked like a gold coin, I could not believe it. I thought I was dreaming. but it was true, I found five beautiful Roman gold coins. :) I can not believe it! :) See for yourself what it was like in the pictures that I send. I hope you like my discovery. :)"
Dream find, Davorin! Take your new AT Gold back to that same location. Enjoy!
Davorin K. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
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WINNER #3
My third favorite international find for December 2014 was sent in by Rafal S. from Poland using his Ace 150. Rafal describes the find as a rarity. A pair of Zeiss Wehrmacht Binoculars 6x30, Special Forces, WW2.
Amazing discovery, Rafal. Best of luck with your new Garrett AT Gold!
Rafal S. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
Amazing discovery, Rafal. Best of luck with your new Garrett AT Gold!
Rafal S. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
NOVEMBER 2014 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite international find for November 2014 is the Celtic Jewelry Hoard found by Gal L. from Romania with his Garrett Ace 350. My heart raced when I saw the images of this fabulous ancient find.
In his own words, Gal shares his story of discovery. “I am very very happy to tell you about my discovery of this Celtic Jewelry Hoard, found in my home city in Romania. I've been searching this forest many times. One day my son wanted to come with me to see how it is like to detect, and I took him there. After a few minutes from arriving, my detector gives me this beautiful strong signal and at only 5 inches deep there it was… 14 pieces of Celtic silver :) My hands started shaking, and very hard and very slow i took the pieces out, one by one. The Treasure is now at the Mures History Museum. Hope you will like my discovery :)”
Yes Gal I like your discovery! It’s breathtaking. Please go back with your new AT Gold and search again! Let your son use your Ace 350. Good hunting to you both!
Gal L. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
In his own words, Gal shares his story of discovery. “I am very very happy to tell you about my discovery of this Celtic Jewelry Hoard, found in my home city in Romania. I've been searching this forest many times. One day my son wanted to come with me to see how it is like to detect, and I took him there. After a few minutes from arriving, my detector gives me this beautiful strong signal and at only 5 inches deep there it was… 14 pieces of Celtic silver :) My hands started shaking, and very hard and very slow i took the pieces out, one by one. The Treasure is now at the Mures History Museum. Hope you will like my discovery :)”
Yes Gal I like your discovery! It’s breathtaking. Please go back with your new AT Gold and search again! Let your son use your Ace 350. Good hunting to you both!
Gal L. WINS a Garrett AT Gold!
