2nd outing with the Deus

[user 794]

I've been fortunate to have gained permissions West, North and East of Canberra. All in old areas, some with old gold fields - some small, some a bit larger (none with nuggets - sigh (so far)). But anyway, I had a 2nd go with the Deus. This time in the afternoon session I went onto the "Hot" program. The ground was pretty moist and I was digging a bit deeper than normal, but not by much.

My first reaction when I saw a coppery looking coin edge on in the soil was "what?" But that was quickly replaced by shaking hands and, I'm told, voice.

Pics of 1871 half sov. Sydney Mint.

 

[The Scrounger]

That is one gorgeous looking coin and gold and historic arty:

That is the second sovereign posted here in 2 weeks.

Coin of the month

We envy you :Y:

 

[golddiggerart]

That is a beautiful coin....congrats and enjoy the moment... :Y:

 

[Wally69]

Oooohhhhh.....Aaaahhhhh.......I want one.

 

[ctxkid]

but ....................................................

i was next

nice coin :Y:

 

[Heatho]

Ahhhh you lucky bugger, well done, one of those finds that will appear when you least expect it..... :Y:

 

[Smoky bandit]

Excellent condition... wow..Congratulations :Y:

 

[user 794]

Thanks guys - yep quite unexpected and very very happy.

 

[ctxkid]

Thanks guys - yep quite unexpected and very very happy.

i have spent some time researching things now gone , i hope one of my permissions will give me the same results , very nice

 

[Trash]

Just Outstanding

Beers all round

Well done Dan

 

[BigWave]

Well done mate :Y: You deserve it and a few more :Y:

 

[caparobertsan]

Amazing coin! Would you tell us what program you were using and what ID Number on the screen? :Y:
Thank you!

 

[user 794]

Amazing coin! Would you tell us what program you were using and what ID Number on the screen? :Y:
Thank you!

In finding the coin I was using the "Hot" program. I can not tell you what the TID was at the time of digging. The tones were quite variable and the numbers jumped a little (the coin was deeper than I normally dig and the ground was moist). An air swing TID was a solid 71.

 

[Biggest Kev]

Well done great find buddy :Y: , I'm off to find one tomorrow.

Cheers
Kev

 

[silver]

And what a detectist hey ! :Y: :Y:

link to thread
https://www.sterlingcurrency.com.au/half-sovereigns/all

 

[user 794]

Silver - Thanks and Wow - I don't know if it meets that high a standard for quality. I had it figured at EF/VF. Maybe I should go see a coin dealer.

 

[Ship of fools]

WOW, I mean just WOW!!!
Matt T

 

[Goldpick]

Drool, I want one - maybe one day! 8.(

 

[ctxkid]

Drool, I want one - maybe one day! 8.(

this and last weeks have me stepping up research of everything old that i can get near , i have a couple of weeks door knocking coming up :Y:
i'll get one

 

[caparobertsan]

Amazing coin! Would you tell us what program you were using and what ID Number on the screen? :Y:
Thank you!

In finding the coin I was using the "Hot" program. I can not tell you what the TID was at the time of digging. The tones were quite variable and the numbers jumped a little (the coin was deeper than I normally dig and the ground was moist). An air swing TID was a solid 71.

Thanks for that

OK, I should keep eyes on 71! I guess different depth and soil condition can alter the ID numbers.... I asked someone in USA he told me id on gold coin he found was 77!