Gold Coin?.........well, it looked like one!!

[Goldstrike]

We've had some storms come through lately and although it was trying real hard to rain, I ventured out to a local park and along with finding a decent amount of coins including a good amount of quarters, I had a great sounding target under my coil.
Just below the surface, I saw this coin and wanted it to be a solid gold coin! but soon saw that it was a Mexican bi-metal coin. It looks like the City lawnmower chewed on it a bit!
I tend to be a positive thinker and I never rule out finding gold coins where I detect including trashy parks!. It was fun while it lasted and then the rain started coming down and I had to pack the gear up!
Happy hunting everyone and here's to having the best detecting year ever!!!

 

[bootyhoundpa]

Better luck next time...

 

[Simpsonslammer]

Ya gotta love those finds that get your heart racing, even if it's only for a few seconds

 

[Texas Ed]

I remember the first Sacaqawea dollar I dug up at our local beach - sparkling new and man I though I had my first gold coin - anyway congrats to you on your find & thanks for sharing your post.

Texas ED
S/E Texas Gulf Coast

 

[REVIER]

Dug up a Loonie once...In Kansas.
Also a few Mexican and other gold looking foreign coins here and there and every time I see a covered coin with a golden tone my heart skips a beat.
Not a real gold coin found for me yet but one day I hope to have better luck and be shocked for the right reasons.

 

[Goldstrike]

Thanks guy's for your kind comments! Don't you love this hobby! I think of the rush I got from my first time or two out just finding a few coins and it's a great day when you find gold in any form! Happy hunting and look forward to seeing all your future finds here!

 

[GeorgeinSC]

I dug one of those gold plated quarters. When I lifted the plug all I could see was the rim of the quarter and that pretty yellow color Yes my hands were shaking as I eased it out of the dirt Gently wiped some of the dirt off the coin and my elation disappeared in a hurry. Folks should not fool an old man like that It might cause one of us to have a heart attack.

 

[Goldstrike]

I dug one of those gold plated quarters. When I lifted the plug all I could see was the rim of the quarter and that pretty yellow color Yes my hands were shaking as I eased it out of the dirt Gently wiped some of the dirt off the coin and my elation disappeared in a hurry. Folks should not fool an old man like that It might cause one of us to have a heart attack.

Lol!!! Yes, but it's a rush at the time and what a way to die! lol! P.s. My avatar pic (gold ring) was 14.5 grams of 14K so you can imagine the rush I felt from that 'boat anchor' ring clanging around in my sand scoop!!!

 

[kschae4]

GS, jeeze we hate when that happens....but at least when it does, we prove that we do have a pulse....