You just never know!
I have pounded this orchard for a couple of years finding the occasional button or bullet never finding a coin.
It was a special day with my "new" hunting buddy who I introduced to metal detecting last year. He is using my Tejon and is learning it. He found a 1944 washington qtr about 100 yards away in the same location. His first silver ever and I was very happy for him. He was pumped.
The sun was setting and my boy and bud had already headed back to the vehicle. I was working my way back as they came over to hang with me. I told them we would leave after one more target. I got a signal and dug some lead. OK DONE, lets go. By now we were 50 yards from the truck and I was still swinging on the way back and about 10 steps from the last signal I got another. I cut the hole with the shovel and pinpointed with my Garrett PP. I brushed some dirt away and saw a glint of gold and slammed my hand over the hole to hide it. I couldn't believe what I saw and my buddy said. "Is that what I think it is?". I still had my hand covering the target as I was savoring the moment. I slowly pulled my hand away and sure enough, it was gold but we couldn't tell what though. My boys eyes were as big as pancakes as i gently pulled the coin from the ground.
I have been metal detecting for 37 years and this is my first gold coin. I may never find another and that's ok. To dig this in the presence of my son and hunting buddy was a priceless moment I will cherish forever. They enjoyed it as much as I did. The sun was setting as we drove off. All of us with big ass smiles on our faces. It has been a great 2 weeks in my metal detecting career.
I have pounded this orchard for a couple of years finding the occasional button or bullet never finding a coin.
It was a special day with my "new" hunting buddy who I introduced to metal detecting last year. He is using my Tejon and is learning it. He found a 1944 washington qtr about 100 yards away in the same location. His first silver ever and I was very happy for him. He was pumped.
The sun was setting and my boy and bud had already headed back to the vehicle. I was working my way back as they came over to hang with me. I told them we would leave after one more target. I got a signal and dug some lead. OK DONE, lets go. By now we were 50 yards from the truck and I was still swinging on the way back and about 10 steps from the last signal I got another. I cut the hole with the shovel and pinpointed with my Garrett PP. I brushed some dirt away and saw a glint of gold and slammed my hand over the hole to hide it. I couldn't believe what I saw and my buddy said. "Is that what I think it is?". I still had my hand covering the target as I was savoring the moment. I slowly pulled my hand away and sure enough, it was gold but we couldn't tell what though. My boys eyes were as big as pancakes as i gently pulled the coin from the ground.
I have been metal detecting for 37 years and this is my first gold coin. I may never find another and that's ok. To dig this in the presence of my son and hunting buddy was a priceless moment I will cherish forever. They enjoyed it as much as I did. The sun was setting as we drove off. All of us with big ass smiles on our faces. It has been a great 2 weeks in my metal detecting career.
A day you will always remember for sure. Congratulations on a beautiful gold coin!
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If a fellow is ever blessed enough to find a gold coin, that certainly is the best way to do it! What a great pic, your buddy and your boy and the sun about to set...Great lesson, dig all the way to the truck! CONGRATULATIONS! theres hope for us all! Thank you! 