24 k dig !

[steve in so la]

Hit a few sites today - dug 46 coins , cars and a solid gold pendant.

I tested the nugget at home and my kit only goes to 18 K & it was still climbing. So I went to the jewelers , they tested it and had no 24 K test but it went past their 22K. What a thrill to dig ! It weighs 2.92 grams and by the online calculator at today's prices the little nugget is worth $160.00. In my 31 years digging this is the first time I have dug something over 18K. Not a bad days work.

You can see the open loop of the holder - no doubt the chain or attachment slipped out this way. I can't imagine someone getting a valuable item and not having the loop soldered shut, especially with soft gold. steve in so az

 

[scubadetector]

that someone had on a necklace and went swimming with!! After that nothing will surprise you!!!!

 

[Hank68]

Steve I'm lost for words that is incredible find , how many times have you paid for your metal detector since you had it?

 

[steve in so la]

Hank - I've had the detector many years now - paid it off many times I guess, Steve

 

[Mike Chgo area]

n/t

 

[BARKER]

n/t

 

[Ma Betty in MO]

n/t

 

[SeniorSeeker]

Nice finds Steve. Glad to hear you could get out. I won't likely be going out detecting anymore this year, after my fall.

 

[steve in so la]

SS - Well you can live vicariously through us Steve

 

[Joe G]

n/t

 

[4EverHis102399]

Wow...great day, indeed!

 

[Mike from MI "Iron Brigade"]

That is awesome Steve. Congrats to you my friend!

 

[steve in so la]

very shallow in chip bark - anyone could have found it. Steve

 

[TreasureDigger]

How about THAT??!!! Congrats! I'm happy for ya!

Lisa