Les trouvailles préférées - International
MARCH 2019 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for March 2019 is the Silver Prague Cache, found by Daniel P. from Europe with his Ace 400i.
Daniel's story: Hello dear Garrett company! In February 2019, Garrett 400i found for me a treasure of silver coins of the end of the XlV - the beginning of the 15th century. It consisted of 970 Prague groszy Charles l and Vaclav lV. As well as 10 silver hryvnia.
Even the pot in which they lay, perfectly preserved! This is a real miracle! It was one of the best days of my life! Thanks!
Daniel P.
Daniel P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Daniel's story: Hello dear Garrett company! In February 2019, Garrett 400i found for me a treasure of silver coins of the end of the XlV - the beginning of the 15th century. It consisted of 970 Prague groszy Charles l and Vaclav lV. As well as 10 silver hryvnia.
Even the pot in which they lay, perfectly preserved! This is a real miracle! It was one of the best days of my life! Thanks!
Daniel P.
Daniel P. 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 March 2019 is the Golden Aureus of the Roman Emperor Carus Coin, found by Sergey M. from Europe with his Ace 150.
Sergey's story: I remember the beginning of spring 2017 especially. It was a warm sunny day. The snow has already melted. The forest smelled of freshness and first flowers. I smoothly waved the garrett Ace 150 metal detector from side to side and enjoyed the awakening of nature. Suddenly I heard an acquaintance, such a pleasant ear signal - ding! Once again ding - ding! I started digging. Carefully turned out a lump of earth with a shovel. Pinpoint pinpointed the target under the coil. It was a gold coin! The Golden Aureus of the Roman Emperor Carus (AD 282- 283).
I was a bit shocked! Joy filled the soul! Even the simplest metal detector is capable of a miracle! Thanks to the company Garrett!
Sergey M.
Sergey M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Sergey's story: I remember the beginning of spring 2017 especially. It was a warm sunny day. The snow has already melted. The forest smelled of freshness and first flowers. I smoothly waved the garrett Ace 150 metal detector from side to side and enjoyed the awakening of nature. Suddenly I heard an acquaintance, such a pleasant ear signal - ding! Once again ding - ding! I started digging. Carefully turned out a lump of earth with a shovel. Pinpoint pinpointed the target under the coil. It was a gold coin! The Golden Aureus of the Roman Emperor Carus (AD 282- 283).
I was a bit shocked! Joy filled the soul! Even the simplest metal detector is capable of a miracle! Thanks to the company Garrett!
Sergey M.
Sergey M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
FEBRUARY 2019 HAS THREE WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for February 2019 is the 15.92 gram Golden Ring, discovered by Velentine B. from Europe with his Ace 250.
Hello, I want to tell my success story, as I found a valuable find using a detector. I went to an abandoned beach in the countryside, so to speak, to hunt for artifacts. I did not expect that I would find something like this! My detector detected a signal and I began to diligently drip. When I dug a hole, I couldn't believe my eyes, I saw a golden ring!!! I was filled with emotions! I danced from happiness!!! The weight of this ring is 15.92 grams.
Presumably by one version the ring belonged to a group of Thracian tribes and dates back to 1-3 centuries AD. According to another version, the golden ring of Rome, 9th century. In any case, the find is super!!!
Velentine B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Hello, I want to tell my success story, as I found a valuable find using a detector. I went to an abandoned beach in the countryside, so to speak, to hunt for artifacts. I did not expect that I would find something like this! My detector detected a signal and I began to diligently drip. When I dug a hole, I couldn't believe my eyes, I saw a golden ring!!! I was filled with emotions! I danced from happiness!!! The weight of this ring is 15.92 grams.
Presumably by one version the ring belonged to a group of Thracian tribes and dates back to 1-3 centuries AD. According to another version, the golden ring of Rome, 9th century. In any case, the find is super!!!
Velentine B. 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 February 2019 is the Gold Roman Aureus Gordian III Coin, discovered by Leonid L. from Europe with his AT Pro.
Hello, Garrett! I want to thank you and tell about my emotions which I experienced when I found my first gold coin thanks to Garrett AT Pro. This Roman Aureus Gordian III Coin. I found it in spacious field. This field has given a lot of joy and impressions. This day will never forget, the whole world froze before my eyes and stopped for a minute when the detector discovered this wonderful find. I could not sleep at night after that, admired my own treasure all night. Thank you for the wonderful invention.
Leonid L. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Hello, Garrett! I want to thank you and tell about my emotions which I experienced when I found my first gold coin thanks to Garrett AT Pro. This Roman Aureus Gordian III Coin. I found it in spacious field. This field has given a lot of joy and impressions. This day will never forget, the whole world froze before my eyes and stopped for a minute when the detector discovered this wonderful find. I could not sleep at night after that, admired my own treasure all night. Thank you for the wonderful invention.
Leonid L. 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 February 2019 is the King Vladislav IV (1595-1648) Polish Coin, discovered by Nicolay K. from Europe with his Ace 350.
Hello dear Garrett! Here is my incredible find story. I feel without Garrett Ace 350 as without hands, so I often take him with me to nature. And once I was lucky one fine day to go on a outing that was the most memorable one in my life! In a spruce forest after several hours of searching, I found a path that led to a big old oak tree. There I found my treasure thanks to my detector Garrett Ace 350. Catching a signal by determining the exact location of the target, I started digging, looking forward to getting to the goal, I saw the shine of metal.
It was a silver Thaler. On the obverse depicts King Vladislav IV (1595-1648). Polish coin of 1635, diameter: 46mm., weight: 28.52 grams. Rare and beautiful artifact of the currency of the Cossack era in Ukraine. I was happy that beautiful day when I found a rare coin!!! My pupils of the eyes extended from euphoria!!! I am happy that I have a friend like Garrett, which doesn't let me down!
Nicolay K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Hello dear Garrett! Here is my incredible find story. I feel without Garrett Ace 350 as without hands, so I often take him with me to nature. And once I was lucky one fine day to go on a outing that was the most memorable one in my life! In a spruce forest after several hours of searching, I found a path that led to a big old oak tree. There I found my treasure thanks to my detector Garrett Ace 350. Catching a signal by determining the exact location of the target, I started digging, looking forward to getting to the goal, I saw the shine of metal.
It was a silver Thaler. On the obverse depicts King Vladislav IV (1595-1648). Polish coin of 1635, diameter: 46mm., weight: 28.52 grams. Rare and beautiful artifact of the currency of the Cossack era in Ukraine. I was happy that beautiful day when I found a rare coin!!! My pupils of the eyes extended from euphoria!!! I am happy that I have a friend like Garrett, which doesn't let me down!
Nicolay K. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
JANUARY 2019 HAS THREE WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for January 2019 is the Silver and Gold Glass Jar Cache, found by Oleksandr I. from Europe with his AT Pro.
Oleksandr's story: I dig with Garrett for 5 years. This winter (26 January 2019) I was lucky to find a glass jar. In the jar was: 24 silver 50 kopecks, one silver ruble, 7 gold wedding rings, and one gold chain. This dates to: 1920-1930s! Total weight silver: 234 grams (8.25 oz); Total weight gold: 35.5 grams (1.25 oz). I found them only thanks to Garrett AT Pro! Thank you for such a great metal detector. :)
Oleksandr I. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Oleksandr's story: I dig with Garrett for 5 years. This winter (26 January 2019) I was lucky to find a glass jar. In the jar was: 24 silver 50 kopecks, one silver ruble, 7 gold wedding rings, and one gold chain. This dates to: 1920-1930s! Total weight silver: 234 grams (8.25 oz); Total weight gold: 35.5 grams (1.25 oz). I found them only thanks to Garrett AT Pro! Thank you for such a great metal detector. :)
Oleksandr I. 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 January 2019 is the Byzantine Golden Cross, found by Novozhilov P. from Europe with his AT Pro.
Novozhilov's story: Hi, Garrett! I want to share with you a story of the rarest Byzantine Golden Cross! For me, this find is the most valuable one I found with a Garrett AT PRO. When I drove last fall to one interesting place, I did not even think that I would find something, but Garrett and my perseverance got this valuable find. This Byzantine cross is dated to the end of the 6th- beginning of the 7th century. I was shocked when I found such an old and rare thing. I thank you Garrett!
Novozhilov P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Novozhilov's story: Hi, Garrett! I want to share with you a story of the rarest Byzantine Golden Cross! For me, this find is the most valuable one I found with a Garrett AT PRO. When I drove last fall to one interesting place, I did not even think that I would find something, but Garrett and my perseverance got this valuable find. This Byzantine cross is dated to the end of the 6th- beginning of the 7th century. I was shocked when I found such an old and rare thing. I thank you Garrett!
Novozhilov P. 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 January 2019 is the Golden Roman Aureus of Emperor Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletian, found by Max R. from Europe with his Ace 350.
Max's story: I express my gratitude to the company Garrett for the fact that for more than 50 years it has been developing new metal detectors, which give treasure hunters all over the world unforgettable emotions, making people happy.
Thousands of miles traveled by me with reliable Garrett Ace 350.
This story is about my first gold coin, which I searched for four years. A golden aureus of Emperor Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletian 284-305, minted in the city of Antioch. He was waiting for me one fine hot summer day, in the roots of an old, rotten stump. Barely audible deep signal, reminiscent of the sound of foil. Under the rays of the sun, breaking through the centuries-old treetops, the gold coin gleamed. My heart began to beat faster! Breathing increased. I felt euphoric! It was a real buzz!
The found coin was later sold to a collector. And with the money I bought my friends two new Garrett Ace 350's.
Respectfully, Max R. from Europe.
Max R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Max's story: I express my gratitude to the company Garrett for the fact that for more than 50 years it has been developing new metal detectors, which give treasure hunters all over the world unforgettable emotions, making people happy.
Thousands of miles traveled by me with reliable Garrett Ace 350.
This story is about my first gold coin, which I searched for four years. A golden aureus of Emperor Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletian 284-305, minted in the city of Antioch. He was waiting for me one fine hot summer day, in the roots of an old, rotten stump. Barely audible deep signal, reminiscent of the sound of foil. Under the rays of the sun, breaking through the centuries-old treetops, the gold coin gleamed. My heart began to beat faster! Breathing increased. I felt euphoric! It was a real buzz!
The found coin was later sold to a collector. And with the money I bought my friends two new Garrett Ace 350's.
Respectfully, Max R. from Europe.
Max R. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
DECEMBER 2018 HAS THREE WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for December 2018 is the Gold Byzantine Coin of Emperor Justinian 1, 518-519, found by Vadim I. from Europe with his AT Pro International.
Vadim's story: Greetings to Garrett! In April 2018, we decided to go with a friend to one interesting place, where we already used a lot of search engines. We took our metal detectors with us and drove to the intended place. Upon arrival, we saw a plowed field. We decided to scatter in different directions to cover more territory for search. 8 hours of search went like one instant, and at the end some coin fell out. Wiping it from the ground, I screamed with happiness. I called a friend and we both rejoiced at the find. It was the golden Byzantine solid of Emperor Justinian 1, 518-519. That was such a wonderful day.
Vadim I. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Vadim's story: Greetings to Garrett! In April 2018, we decided to go with a friend to one interesting place, where we already used a lot of search engines. We took our metal detectors with us and drove to the intended place. Upon arrival, we saw a plowed field. We decided to scatter in different directions to cover more territory for search. 8 hours of search went like one instant, and at the end some coin fell out. Wiping it from the ground, I screamed with happiness. I called a friend and we both rejoiced at the find. It was the golden Byzantine solid of Emperor Justinian 1, 518-519. That was such a wonderful day.
Vadim I. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #2
My second international favorite find is the
Medieval Gold Ring with Maltese Cross, found by Gabriele F. from Europe with his Ace 250.
Gabriele's story: I recently found this medieval gold ring while I was metal detecting near the walls of an old abandoned house. It's amazing if you think it could have been lost by a member of the order of saint John. The Maltese cross is so beautifully enameled and the white match perfectly with the golden yellow. The ring style is so classical and elegant that I suppose the owner was a rich priest or a nobleman. Who knows? That's the special thing about our hobby: the mysterious story behind each object. One of my best finding so far and I'm really happy.
Gabriele F. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Gabriele's story: I recently found this medieval gold ring while I was metal detecting near the walls of an old abandoned house. It's amazing if you think it could have been lost by a member of the order of saint John. The Maltese cross is so beautifully enameled and the white match perfectly with the golden yellow. The ring style is so classical and elegant that I suppose the owner was a rich priest or a nobleman. Who knows? That's the special thing about our hobby: the mysterious story behind each object. One of my best finding so far and I'm really happy.
Gabriele F. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #3
My third international favorite find is the 1652 New England Pine Tree Silver Shilling, found by Edward T. from Canada with his AT Pro International.
Edward's story: I was out with a few friends and ankle deep in soft mud when i received a great sound. To my shock, I pulled out a silver coin and my buddy told me it was a 1652 New England pine tree silver shilling, something I have never seen before. A rare coin to find in the USA and even rarer to be discovered in Eastern Canada. It was a great day of detecting that I will never forget.
Edward T. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Edward's story: I was out with a few friends and ankle deep in soft mud when i received a great sound. To my shock, I pulled out a silver coin and my buddy told me it was a 1652 New England pine tree silver shilling, something I have never seen before. A rare coin to find in the USA and even rarer to be discovered in Eastern Canada. It was a great day of detecting that I will never forget.
Edward T. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
NOVEMBER 2018 HAS THREE WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for November 2018 is the hoard of 3rd Century B.C. Roman Coins, found by Roman Y. from Europe with his Ace 400i.
Roman's story: Hello dear company Garrett! Most recently, I got acquainted with your magnificent metal detector Garrett ACE 400i, which was given to me by relatives for my birthday. On the first weekend I went out of town to the old forest. Autumn day was wonderful. Yellow leaves rustled underfoot. I listened to the signals of my new electronic friend Garrett 400i. Towards noon I heard the first clear color signal. And at a depth of about 7 - 8 inches, the shovel took out a whole handful of Roman coins from the 3rd century BC. Amazing Just magical! Adrenaline rolls over! And when I saw among the 18 silver denarii, two gold aureus of Aurelian, I realized that the newcomers were really lucky!
May God bless the development of your company over the years.
Roman Y. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Roman's story: Hello dear company Garrett! Most recently, I got acquainted with your magnificent metal detector Garrett ACE 400i, which was given to me by relatives for my birthday. On the first weekend I went out of town to the old forest. Autumn day was wonderful. Yellow leaves rustled underfoot. I listened to the signals of my new electronic friend Garrett 400i. Towards noon I heard the first clear color signal. And at a depth of about 7 - 8 inches, the shovel took out a whole handful of Roman coins from the 3rd century BC. Amazing Just magical! Adrenaline rolls over! And when I saw among the 18 silver denarii, two gold aureus of Aurelian, I realized that the newcomers were really lucky!
May God bless the development of your company over the years.
Roman Y. 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 November 2018 is the WW2 Nazis Paratroopers Badge, found by Maurice from Italy with his Ace 250.
Maurice's story: This is a rare WW2 Nazis paratroopers badge called in German: "Fallschirmschützenabzeichen". It's an unusual find because that kind of troops aren't used so much in the Italian campaign so they operated only in several spots. I found it in the woods where back in 1943, Germans and Americans fought cruelly during the liberation of Rome. I discovered it behind a rock so I imagined the soldier running away trying to save his life instead of his uniform. The area has plenty of visible trenches and bunkers made by the German soldiers to protect themselves from the hard American bombing. It was a huge, shivering surprise and I felt an amazing sensation when I dug it up. My heart was beating so fast and I couldn't even believe I had it in my hands. it was one of the best satisfactions in my whole life, for sure.
Maurice WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Maurice's story: This is a rare WW2 Nazis paratroopers badge called in German: "Fallschirmschützenabzeichen". It's an unusual find because that kind of troops aren't used so much in the Italian campaign so they operated only in several spots. I found it in the woods where back in 1943, Germans and Americans fought cruelly during the liberation of Rome. I discovered it behind a rock so I imagined the soldier running away trying to save his life instead of his uniform. The area has plenty of visible trenches and bunkers made by the German soldiers to protect themselves from the hard American bombing. It was a huge, shivering surprise and I felt an amazing sensation when I dug it up. My heart was beating so fast and I couldn't even believe I had it in my hands. it was one of the best satisfactions in my whole life, for sure.
Maurice 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 November 2018 is the 17th Century Gold Posy Ring, found by Dexter N. from the U.K. with his Ace 300i.
Dexter's story: I have been detecting since I was 9. I'm 12 now. My first proper detector was a Garrett Ace 150 and I found loads of stuff including silver milled coins and 3 silver hammereds! It was a great machine. Earlier this year I sold my video games and console so I could upgrade. I got an Ace 300i, it's great!
On Saturday, November 3rd after Halloween, my Dad drove me up to a permission in the Sussex countryside. It was a nice sunny day and I decided to start detecting beside the old barn where we parked the car. I only went a few steps and got my first signal, it was in the high 60s so I decided to dig it. I lifted the clump and saw a glint of gold, the usual bit of can or ringpull I thought. I couldn't believe it when I pulled it out and it was a gold ring!! I was so excited, this was the first gold I'd ever found and I thought I'd never ever find any. When I poked out the mud from the ring I saw the old fashioned writing and spelling inside and knew it was a posy ring. I was even more excited, I'd found a really old gold ring!
The writing inside the ring says 'Rather dy then fayth to deny' and it turned out to be from the 17th Century so it's classed as treasure! We told the farmer about the ring and he couldn't believe we'd found treasure on his land. He was born on the farm and must have walked over it loads of times.
My Dad reported my find to the Coroner and we took the ring to the Finds Liaison Officer at the British Museum in London. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
I love my Garrett and the feeling you get when you find something and know you're the first person to touch it since it was lost all those years ago. This gold ring is my best find yet. but who knows what I'll find in the future.
Dexter N. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Dexter's story: I have been detecting since I was 9. I'm 12 now. My first proper detector was a Garrett Ace 150 and I found loads of stuff including silver milled coins and 3 silver hammereds! It was a great machine. Earlier this year I sold my video games and console so I could upgrade. I got an Ace 300i, it's great!
On Saturday, November 3rd after Halloween, my Dad drove me up to a permission in the Sussex countryside. It was a nice sunny day and I decided to start detecting beside the old barn where we parked the car. I only went a few steps and got my first signal, it was in the high 60s so I decided to dig it. I lifted the clump and saw a glint of gold, the usual bit of can or ringpull I thought. I couldn't believe it when I pulled it out and it was a gold ring!! I was so excited, this was the first gold I'd ever found and I thought I'd never ever find any. When I poked out the mud from the ring I saw the old fashioned writing and spelling inside and knew it was a posy ring. I was even more excited, I'd found a really old gold ring!
The writing inside the ring says 'Rather dy then fayth to deny' and it turned out to be from the 17th Century so it's classed as treasure! We told the farmer about the ring and he couldn't believe we'd found treasure on his land. He was born on the farm and must have walked over it loads of times.
My Dad reported my find to the Coroner and we took the ring to the Finds Liaison Officer at the British Museum in London. I can't wait to find out what happens next!
I love my Garrett and the feeling you get when you find something and know you're the first person to touch it since it was lost all those years ago. This gold ring is my best find yet. but who knows what I'll find in the future.
Dexter N. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
OCTOBER 2018 HAS TWO WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My international favorite find for October 2018 is the Treasure of Heavy Copper Russian Royal Coins, found by Anatoly O. from Ukraine with his AT Pro.
Anatoly's story: Hey. For six years I have been digging with Garrett AT Pro. He never failed me. In one frosty morning, I accidentally found one copper coin. Immediately popped the second. After them two more. And the number of ID showed further 94 - 96. The soul went to the heels! There were thousands of them! This was my first treasure. A huge treasure of heavy copper Russian royal coins! Indescribable feeling! Joy knew no bounds! I thank Garrett for the high-quality and reliable metal detectors that give joy and happiness to treasure hunters!
Anatoly O. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Anatoly's story: Hey. For six years I have been digging with Garrett AT Pro. He never failed me. In one frosty morning, I accidentally found one copper coin. Immediately popped the second. After them two more. And the number of ID showed further 94 - 96. The soul went to the heels! There were thousands of them! This was my first treasure. A huge treasure of heavy copper Russian royal coins! Indescribable feeling! Joy knew no bounds! I thank Garrett for the high-quality and reliable metal detectors that give joy and happiness to treasure hunters!
Anatoly O. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite find for October 2018 is the 1731 Netherlands Ducat Gold Coin, found by James M. from the U.K. with his AT Pro International.
James's story: Ahoy detectorists! Firstly I'd like to say a huge thank you to Garrett for making such amazing machines and allowing us to find pieces of history and treasures from the past. I recently discovered my best find yet after just 9 months of detecting using my AT Pro. It all started a couple of months ago when I was researching the area where I live and found that centuries ago the large ships would dock a few miles away from the city centre. I had a theory that perhaps the sailors would walk over these certain fields on their way to the city and thought perhaps they may have dropped stuff along the way. After a couple of months of trying I had found many things alas nothing to tell the story of the great sailors of the past. However this didn't stop me as I was determined to find something.
It was a rainy day with dark clouds above and I was determined to go out detecting. I was in the corner of the field and looking out towards the sea when I began to imagine a time when there once would have been great big ships with white sails anchored just off shore, just like something out of a classic pirate movie. Then whilst dreaming of pirates and treasure it happened. I got a good signal, a low clear signal in the 60s. I didn't think anything of it as silver and coins usually come up higher. I broke open the clod and there I was face to face with something round and gold with an image of a knight in armor staring back at me. I wasn't sure if I was still daydreaming or if it was really happening. It wasn't until I held it in my hand before I realized what I had. Not only was I holding a nearly 300 year old gold coin! But a 1731 gold Ducat from the Netherlands!
I was right! Just imagine the story of this coin, it had traveled across land and sea over hundreds of miles! On an epic journey perhaps on a ship with white billowed sails. Did it belong to a captain or perhaps even a Buccaneer? We will never know. But one thing is for sure, with a little research, a awesome detector and a lot of determination anything is possible.
James M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
James's story: Ahoy detectorists! Firstly I'd like to say a huge thank you to Garrett for making such amazing machines and allowing us to find pieces of history and treasures from the past. I recently discovered my best find yet after just 9 months of detecting using my AT Pro. It all started a couple of months ago when I was researching the area where I live and found that centuries ago the large ships would dock a few miles away from the city centre. I had a theory that perhaps the sailors would walk over these certain fields on their way to the city and thought perhaps they may have dropped stuff along the way. After a couple of months of trying I had found many things alas nothing to tell the story of the great sailors of the past. However this didn't stop me as I was determined to find something.
It was a rainy day with dark clouds above and I was determined to go out detecting. I was in the corner of the field and looking out towards the sea when I began to imagine a time when there once would have been great big ships with white sails anchored just off shore, just like something out of a classic pirate movie. Then whilst dreaming of pirates and treasure it happened. I got a good signal, a low clear signal in the 60s. I didn't think anything of it as silver and coins usually come up higher. I broke open the clod and there I was face to face with something round and gold with an image of a knight in armor staring back at me. I wasn't sure if I was still daydreaming or if it was really happening. It wasn't until I held it in my hand before I realized what I had. Not only was I holding a nearly 300 year old gold coin! But a 1731 gold Ducat from the Netherlands!
I was right! Just imagine the story of this coin, it had traveled across land and sea over hundreds of miles! On an epic journey perhaps on a ship with white billowed sails. Did it belong to a captain or perhaps even a Buccaneer? We will never know. But one thing is for sure, with a little research, a awesome detector and a lot of determination anything is possible.
James M. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
SEPTEMBER 2018 HAS FOUR WINNERS!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite international find for September 2018 is the Silver Coin Hoard and Gold, found by Ben B. from the U.K. with his AT Pro International.
Ben's story: I had arranged to meet my detecting buddy on farmland I had recently obtained permission to detect. Whilst walking up the hill to the location we had arranged to meet, I happened to noticed a church spire in the distance and decided to switch on my AT Pro. I was about 1 mile from where I was supposed to be but just had a feeling. I had only stepped two paces when my Garrett gave a crystal clear beep with a constant 53 on the ID. I dug the target and low and behold it was a lovely hammered Henry II Tealby penny. I was over the moon with a big grin on my face. I took a photo and text my buddy to come meet me. As I stood up and checked my hole, i got a further signal, another Tealby Penny, then another. By the time my friend (using my spare Garrett Ace 250) arrived I was stood there with 4 small silver coins in my hand and the smile still on my face. Overall my detecting buddy and I found a total of 105 Silver Henry II Coins dating back to 1154-1189 AD.
Furthermore I decided to detect in line with the current plow formation and had a clear signal of 46 which turned out to be a solid gold strap end dating as early as 500-900AD just 30 yards from the coin hoard. We have reported this hoard of treasure to the portable antiquities department and are currently awaiting more information to hand them over to the Finds Officer here in Hampshire, England. I am extremely pleased with this detector, especially using it in Pro Zero mode.
Ben B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Ben's story: I had arranged to meet my detecting buddy on farmland I had recently obtained permission to detect. Whilst walking up the hill to the location we had arranged to meet, I happened to noticed a church spire in the distance and decided to switch on my AT Pro. I was about 1 mile from where I was supposed to be but just had a feeling. I had only stepped two paces when my Garrett gave a crystal clear beep with a constant 53 on the ID. I dug the target and low and behold it was a lovely hammered Henry II Tealby penny. I was over the moon with a big grin on my face. I took a photo and text my buddy to come meet me. As I stood up and checked my hole, i got a further signal, another Tealby Penny, then another. By the time my friend (using my spare Garrett Ace 250) arrived I was stood there with 4 small silver coins in my hand and the smile still on my face. Overall my detecting buddy and I found a total of 105 Silver Henry II Coins dating back to 1154-1189 AD.
Furthermore I decided to detect in line with the current plow formation and had a clear signal of 46 which turned out to be a solid gold strap end dating as early as 500-900AD just 30 yards from the coin hoard. We have reported this hoard of treasure to the portable antiquities department and are currently awaiting more information to hand them over to the Finds Officer here in Hampshire, England. I am extremely pleased with this detector, especially using it in Pro Zero mode.
Ben B. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #2
My second favorite international find for September 2018 is the Bronze Axe Head Treasure, found by Denis P. from Ukraine with his Ace 250.
Denis's story: Greetings to the company Garrett. In October 2014, I found a unique find. It was a whole complex of things from the late Bronze Age, dated around 3,500 years BC. 12 bronze axes, sickle, 4 harness buttons and coins, rings. In total there were 18 subjects. This find was of historical and cultural value for the native land. And was transferred to the city museum, where, after the restoration, is still there today.
Denis P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Denis's story: Greetings to the company Garrett. In October 2014, I found a unique find. It was a whole complex of things from the late Bronze Age, dated around 3,500 years BC. 12 bronze axes, sickle, 4 harness buttons and coins, rings. In total there were 18 subjects. This find was of historical and cultural value for the native land. And was transferred to the city museum, where, after the restoration, is still there today.
Denis P. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #3
My third favorite international find for September 2018 is the Silver Emerald Ring, found by Idalino G. from Europe with his Ace 250.
Idalino's story: This is a silver 950 ring with emeralds, very rare, old and unique. I love my Garret 250 but very soon I go receiving my new AT Pro. And for sure treasures just wait for me. Thanks to Garrett. It's a blessing to have this metal Detector in my life. Garrett Forever!!
Idalino G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Idalino's story: This is a silver 950 ring with emeralds, very rare, old and unique. I love my Garret 250 but very soon I go receiving my new AT Pro. And for sure treasures just wait for me. Thanks to Garrett. It's a blessing to have this metal Detector in my life. Garrett Forever!!
Idalino G. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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WINNER #4
My fourth favorite international find for September 2018 is the Roman Ring with Blue Agate Stone, found by Daniel J. from Europe with his AT Pro International.
Daniel's story: Hi. I discovered this Roman ring with a very beautiful blue agate stone in an area where I did not expect to be anything medieval or even Roman. I found it with AT Pro International and for me it is the best detector.
Daniel J. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
Daniel's story: Hi. I discovered this Roman ring with a very beautiful blue agate stone in an area where I did not expect to be anything medieval or even Roman. I found it with AT Pro International and for me it is the best detector.
Daniel J. WINS a Pro-Pointer AT Z-Lynk™ and Garrett® MS-3 Wireless Kit!
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!
