Les trouvailles préférées - U.S.
JUNE 2011 WINNER!!!
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Any treasure hunter would be thrilled to find a gold coin, a gold nugget, or a gold ring. Well, how about a gold coin nugget ring?
A very fortunate Curtis M. of Lexington, MA, discovered a gorgeous St. Gaudens Walking Liberty gold coin nugget ring in excellent condition. With his Garrett GTI 2500 at a New Hampshire beach, Curtis found his first gold coin, and I hope he doesn’t mind that a gold nugget ring was attached to it.
Great job, Curtis, for striking triple gold!
Curtis M. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
A very fortunate Curtis M. of Lexington, MA, discovered a gorgeous St. Gaudens Walking Liberty gold coin nugget ring in excellent condition. With his Garrett GTI 2500 at a New Hampshire beach, Curtis found his first gold coin, and I hope he doesn’t mind that a gold nugget ring was attached to it.
Great job, Curtis, for striking triple gold!
Curtis M. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
MAY 2011 WINNER!!!
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My favorite find for May 2011 goes to Mr. Steven S. of Cave Springs, Arkansas for the discovery of the Boy Scout commemorative coin.
This 100+ year old Boy Scout Good Luck Coin was struck to commemorate the founding of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. Found about 4 inches deep with his Ace 350, Steven celebrated his own good luck. He left us with a quote in his story that reads, “Good luck follows you when you use Garrett.” My father, Charles Garrett, was a Boy Scout, and continues to support the organization today. Being a Boy Scout taught my father much about land and survival and pride and laid the groundwork for a mind that helped shape Garrett Metal Detectors.
Charles Garrett as a Boy Scout, 1940
Congratulations to Steven S. for sharing with us this classic piece of Americana.
Steven S. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
This 100+ year old Boy Scout Good Luck Coin was struck to commemorate the founding of the Boy Scouts of America in 1910. Found about 4 inches deep with his Ace 350, Steven celebrated his own good luck. He left us with a quote in his story that reads, “Good luck follows you when you use Garrett.” My father, Charles Garrett, was a Boy Scout, and continues to support the organization today. Being a Boy Scout taught my father much about land and survival and pride and laid the groundwork for a mind that helped shape Garrett Metal Detectors.
Charles Garrett as a Boy Scout, 1940
Congratulations to Steven S. for sharing with us this classic piece of Americana.
Steven S. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
APRIL 2011 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite find for April 2011 goes to Ron W. of Annapolis, Missouri.
Ron discovered this one-of-a-kind gold locket belonging to General David Grier who was living in St. Louis following the civil war. This personalized locket bears the inscription “Presented to Gen D.P. Grier by P.D.Y.E. May 1877.” Ron and the Ft. Davidson Historical Site Administrator both think that General Grier may have been touring the battlefield on some anniversary of the battle and lost the locket. Ron frequents the battlefield areas with his Garrett detectors and found this historic beauty at the base of an old oak tree at the summit overlooking the battle site.
Congratulations to Ron W. for sharing this lovely locket story with us.
Ron WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Ron discovered this one-of-a-kind gold locket belonging to General David Grier who was living in St. Louis following the civil war. This personalized locket bears the inscription “Presented to Gen D.P. Grier by P.D.Y.E. May 1877.” Ron and the Ft. Davidson Historical Site Administrator both think that General Grier may have been touring the battlefield on some anniversary of the battle and lost the locket. Ron frequents the battlefield areas with his Garrett detectors and found this historic beauty at the base of an old oak tree at the summit overlooking the battle site.
Congratulations to Ron W. for sharing this lovely locket story with us.
Ron WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
MARCH 2011 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite find this month is the three piece gold wedding band set. This 14k gold ring set is comprised of one yellow, one red, and one white gold ring, all three looped together. I consider this to be a very unique find and it goes to the man who discovered the glare of gold!
Congrats to beach hunter James B. from Florida!
James B. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Congrats to beach hunter James B. from Florida!
James B. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
MARCH 2011 WINNER!!!
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The brass plate discovery submitted by Bradley D. of Mebane, North Carolina wins my March 2011 Favorite Find. With his Ace 250 at 5 inches deep, Brad recovered this civil war era brass plate manufactured by the Farrel, Herring, & Co., a manufacturer of the best safes during this time. Although the safe was nowhere to be found, the plate itself is in very good condition, with interesting ornate designs. The plate is 6 inches wide, 5 inches tall, and weighs 5 pounds! How it was separated from the safe is a mystery.
Congrats to Bradley D. for a great unique find.
Bradley D. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Congrats to Bradley D. for a great unique find.
Bradley D. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
FEBRUARY 2011 WINNER!!!
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My favorite find this month is the ancient Celtic cross.
What I find fascinating is that it appears to be hand-made because of the variations in the details and symmetry. It is two inches long and one inch wide and is made of either gold or brass. Because of the smooth rounded look and color I think it is gold.
The Celtic cross was found off a Florida beach by the son of Roger M. from St. Augustine, Florida with his Ace 250 at six inches. A St. Augustine archaeologist and historian thinks it is of Celtic origin and could date anywhere between 1500BC and 700AD.
Congrats to Roger M's son for finding this outstanding one of a kind jewel.
Roger M.’s son WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
What I find fascinating is that it appears to be hand-made because of the variations in the details and symmetry. It is two inches long and one inch wide and is made of either gold or brass. Because of the smooth rounded look and color I think it is gold.
The Celtic cross was found off a Florida beach by the son of Roger M. from St. Augustine, Florida with his Ace 250 at six inches. A St. Augustine archaeologist and historian thinks it is of Celtic origin and could date anywhere between 1500BC and 700AD.
Congrats to Roger M's son for finding this outstanding one of a kind jewel.
Roger M.’s son WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
JANUARY 2011 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
Wisconsin’s copper culture has been a hot topic for treasure hunters recently.
Derived from copper mines, spears were created to hunt wildlife on land and in streams. Metal detectors are the perfect tool to find these spears and various other copper items from this ancient civilization dating back four to five thousand years old.
My favorite find for January 2011 goes to Larry F. of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
His wife bought him a GTI 2500 for his birthday last November. As always, the best place to learn a new machine is on your own property. After half an hour of searching with his new Garrett detector in his own backyard, Larry discovered a nicely shaped copper spearhead!
Congratulations Larry, keep searching! You may find more. As my father Charles Garrett has always said, “You can find treasure even in your own backyard.”
Larry WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Derived from copper mines, spears were created to hunt wildlife on land and in streams. Metal detectors are the perfect tool to find these spears and various other copper items from this ancient civilization dating back four to five thousand years old.
My favorite find for January 2011 goes to Larry F. of Green Bay, Wisconsin.
His wife bought him a GTI 2500 for his birthday last November. As always, the best place to learn a new machine is on your own property. After half an hour of searching with his new Garrett detector in his own backyard, Larry discovered a nicely shaped copper spearhead!
Congratulations Larry, keep searching! You may find more. As my father Charles Garrett has always said, “You can find treasure even in your own backyard.”
Larry WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
DECEMBER 2010 WINNER!!!
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WINNER #1
My favorite find for December 2010 is the 14k gold and diamond ring.
Jon B. of Huntsville, TX was detecting under a ski lift in Ohio. In the same hole he dug two quarters, a dime, and then the ring. It had a lot of dirt on it and he thought it was probably costume jewelry. After returning home he cleaned it up and saw 14k inside the band. The next day he took it to a jeweler who appraised it at over $1200.
Jon stated that after he dug the two quarters and the dime that he thought he had come across a "Glory Hole".
Congratulations to Jon B. with his Ace 250 for sharing his discovery with Garrett.
Jon B. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Jon B. of Huntsville, TX was detecting under a ski lift in Ohio. In the same hole he dug two quarters, a dime, and then the ring. It had a lot of dirt on it and he thought it was probably costume jewelry. After returning home he cleaned it up and saw 14k inside the band. The next day he took it to a jeweler who appraised it at over $1200.
Jon stated that after he dug the two quarters and the dime that he thought he had come across a "Glory Hole".
Congratulations to Jon B. with his Ace 250 for sharing his discovery with Garrett.
Jon B. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
OCTOBER 2010 WINNER!!!
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A unique token was issued at the 1904 St. Louis Fair commemorating the centennial of the Lewis and Clark Expedition of 1803.
Michael F. of Madison, Tennessee was searching with his ACE 250 in Nashville and discovered what he thought was a coin at 6 inches. What he actually discovered was a token larger than a quarter with Lewis and Clark on the front, and two Indians and a canoe on the back. Not only did Michael find a classic token, but also learned a great U.S. history lesson.
Congratulations Michael! Your St. Louis Fair token is my favorite find for October 2010.
Michael F. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Michael F. of Madison, Tennessee was searching with his ACE 250 in Nashville and discovered what he thought was a coin at 6 inches. What he actually discovered was a token larger than a quarter with Lewis and Clark on the front, and two Indians and a canoe on the back. Not only did Michael find a classic token, but also learned a great U.S. history lesson.
Congratulations Michael! Your St. Louis Fair token is my favorite find for October 2010.
Michael F. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
SEPTEMBER 2010 WINNER!!!
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My favorite find for September 2010 goes to Mr. Raymond B. of TN. The find is an 1898 Spanish-American War dog tag found at 10 inches with a GTI 2500. What makes this item my favorite is the research and action which followed the find. Since the dog tag's ID number was legible, Raymond B contacted the Spanish-American War History Board who determined it belonged to PVT Frank Blakemore (later 2nd Lieutenant) and his great-grandson was notified. Raymond B. established contact with his great-grandson and returned the dog tag to where it belonged…with the family. Lieutenant Blakemore rests in the Arlington Cemetery.
Congrats to Raymond B for discovering a soldier’s personal item and returning it to his descendant…a respectful deed in kind.
Raymond B. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Congrats to Raymond B for discovering a soldier’s personal item and returning it to his descendant…a respectful deed in kind.
Raymond B. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
