Les trouvailles préférées - U.S.
DECEMBER 2010 WINNER!!!
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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®!
AUGUST 2010 WINNER!!!
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My favorite find this month is the 1927 United Confederate Veterans reunion delegates medal.
Treasure hunter Tony S. from Mebane, North Carolina purchased a farm which was owned by a well respected confederate veteran Capt. Sam H. Webb. Hoping one day to find an item owned by the veteran, Tony S. discovered this rare medal near a cedar tree on the farm. With the bars and stars still recognizable, this uniquely shaped find sees light for the first time since it was lost more than 80 years ago. Congrats to Tony S. for your successful treasure hunting.
Capt. Sam H. Webb, a confederate veteran from the 7th NC Reserves
Tony S. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
JULY 2010 WINNER!!!
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The long lost bracelet story submitted by Joe K. from Iowa wins my July 2010 Favorite Find. With his Ace 250, Joe recovered an engraved bracelet and sought out the owner. What is unique about this story is that the owner's wife had her husband's name engraved on it, but lost the bracelet and was never able to give this gift to him. Over 55 years later the bracelet was finally found and given to its rightful owner.
Congrats to Joe K. for a great find, a great story, and a kind deed.
Joe K. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Congrats to Joe K. for a great find, a great story, and a kind deed.
Joe K. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
JUNE 2010 WINNER!!!
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This month’s Favorite Find is the 1859-S Liberty Seated dime. Found in Holcomb Valley in Southern California, this silver dime has retained its luster and detail which reveal the unique strike weakness at the Liberty’s head. Expert analysis documents that 60,000 pieces were originally minted, yet only 41 examples of this coin are certified in population.
Congratulations to Steve S. with his GTI 2500 for discovering this rare American beauty in extremely fine condition.
Steve S. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Congratulations to Steve S. with his GTI 2500 for discovering this rare American beauty in extremely fine condition.
Steve S. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
MAY 2010 WINNER!!!
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In 1775 war broke out between the British and American Colonists known as the American Revolutionary War, and by 1783, the British recognized America's Independence. A 227 year old remnant of this war was discovered by Robert from New York in the form of an original American Revolutionary War buckle. Robert researched the encampment area and detected near an old tree now over 400 years old where the soldiers likely congregated. About five feet away from this tree his Ace 250 sung a new tune!
Congratulations to Robert S. for discovering a great historical find.
Robert S. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Congratulations to Robert S. for discovering a great historical find.
Robert S. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
APRIL 2010 WINNER!!!
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My favorite find this month is the mint condition Civil War belt buckle from the 1860s. This oval brass buckle has the letters “CS”, which stand for “Confederate States”, and is encircled by 11 stars which represent the eleven confederate states. It is believed that General Nathan Bedford Forrest had these buckles commissioned for his staff officers. Several square nails were also recovered in the same area, likely from wood supply boxes.
Congratulations to Al W. from Franklin, Tennessee for discovering such a tremendous piece of U.S. history with his Garrett detector.
Al W. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
Congratulations to Al W. from Franklin, Tennessee for discovering such a tremendous piece of U.S. history with his Garrett detector.
Al W. WINS a Garrett PRO-POINTER®!
