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WINNER #1
My U.S. favorite find for November 2016 is the Gold Ring With 14 Diamonds, found by Terry S. from Illinois with the AT Pro.
Terry’s story: I was using my AT PRO detecting a volley ball pit and had a solid signal of 51. I scooped into the sand 7 inches down and pulled up this beauty. A gold ring with 14 diamonds. I have found many rings in Lake Michigan and in parks in Chicago and these type of finds have me now in first place for treasure hunter of the year in our club, The Midwest Historical Research Society. Sadly there was no name in the ring and I was unable to locate the owner.
Terry S. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Terry’s story: I was using my AT PRO detecting a volley ball pit and had a solid signal of 51. I scooped into the sand 7 inches down and pulled up this beauty. A gold ring with 14 diamonds. I have found many rings in Lake Michigan and in parks in Chicago and these type of finds have me now in first place for treasure hunter of the year in our club, The Midwest Historical Research Society. Sadly there was no name in the ring and I was unable to locate the owner.
Terry S. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #2
My second U.S. favorite find for November 2016 is the 1794 Large Cent, found by Aggie H. from Ohio with the AT Pro.
Aggie’s story: Found in central Ohio at an 1860’s old home site. It was my last hole of the day, after spending 4.5 hours digging and at that point, did have not much to show for the days effort. It rang up as a repeatable 88 on my AT Pro and just about blew my ears off. I looked at the depth which indicated 2" down. I dug the two inches, only to find that the target was actually 1/2" down, if that, when I located it with my ProPointer. I extracted it, wiped it to reveal a rust colored coin that felt like a large cent, given its shape and weight. I proceeded to an outside tap to wash it off to reveal this beautiful lady staring back at me. The warmth of the setting sun, the sound of the yellow leaves dancing around me and the feeling of bringing back history--a coin when George Washington was in office--made for a perfect fall day.
Aggie H. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Aggie’s story: Found in central Ohio at an 1860’s old home site. It was my last hole of the day, after spending 4.5 hours digging and at that point, did have not much to show for the days effort. It rang up as a repeatable 88 on my AT Pro and just about blew my ears off. I looked at the depth which indicated 2" down. I dug the two inches, only to find that the target was actually 1/2" down, if that, when I located it with my ProPointer. I extracted it, wiped it to reveal a rust colored coin that felt like a large cent, given its shape and weight. I proceeded to an outside tap to wash it off to reveal this beautiful lady staring back at me. The warmth of the setting sun, the sound of the yellow leaves dancing around me and the feeling of bringing back history--a coin when George Washington was in office--made for a perfect fall day.
Aggie H. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #3
My third U.S. favorite find for November 2016 is the 1908 Deadwood South Dakota Souvenir, found by Marcus G. from South Dakota with the AT Gold.
Marcus’s story: Me and a buddy got permission to dig a house in Custer SD built in the 1890s. There was a stump in the front yard from an old willow tree. I decided it looked like a great place to start my search. Not long after a had a screaming signal in the middle of a bunch of iron. It sounded too shallow to be any good but decided to dig anyways. I couldn’t believe what rolled out of the 1 inch deep hole. It was a souvenir from the Paha Sapa carnival in Deadwood SD from 1908. And the first annual to boot! I wanted to show the homeowner and he thought it was so cool he decided to keep it. For me it was a little bitter sweet letting such an awesome relic go, but I hope he enjoys it as much as I did finding it. I did manage to get one picture of it before letting it go.
Marcus G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Marcus’s story: Me and a buddy got permission to dig a house in Custer SD built in the 1890s. There was a stump in the front yard from an old willow tree. I decided it looked like a great place to start my search. Not long after a had a screaming signal in the middle of a bunch of iron. It sounded too shallow to be any good but decided to dig anyways. I couldn’t believe what rolled out of the 1 inch deep hole. It was a souvenir from the Paha Sapa carnival in Deadwood SD from 1908. And the first annual to boot! I wanted to show the homeowner and he thought it was so cool he decided to keep it. For me it was a little bitter sweet letting such an awesome relic go, but I hope he enjoys it as much as I did finding it. I did manage to get one picture of it before letting it go.
Marcus G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #4
My fourth U.S. favorite find for November 2016 is the Indian Wars Buckle, found by Steven C. from Georgia with the AT Pro.
Steven’s story: I recently purchased the AT Pro and was ready to try it out. On my first outing at a new hunting location, I was shocked when I found this buckle. The buckle was at least six inches deep and came in good with the AT Pro. This detector is a great relic machine.
Steven C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Steven’s story: I recently purchased the AT Pro and was ready to try it out. On my first outing at a new hunting location, I was shocked when I found this buckle. The buckle was at least six inches deep and came in good with the AT Pro. This detector is a great relic machine.
Steven C. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
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WINNER #5
My fifth U.S. favorite find for November 2016 is the Civil War black powder flask, found by Ritchie K. from Maine with the AT Pro.
Ritchie’s story: My friend Kelly and I hunted a house site that is now just pasture. When I dug the flask it was covered with dirt and I thought it was sheet metal flashing (trash). It wasn’t until the next day that I could see what looked like a shield stamped into it. Gently I dry brushed the dirt away and the detail emerged.
Ritchie K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
Ritchie’s story: My friend Kelly and I hunted a house site that is now just pasture. When I dug the flask it was covered with dirt and I thought it was sheet metal flashing (trash). It wasn’t until the next day that I could see what looked like a shield stamped into it. Gently I dry brushed the dirt away and the detail emerged.
Ritchie K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT!
