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  1. Mojito

    Moj's Metal Detecting Moments

    Hi All, Apologies for the long time between posts. Here are my finds from multiple digs over the past couple of months. A couple of highlights include: - 1918 Six Pence (my second one) - 1911 Three Pence - Large WW2-era Australian Military forces coat button - Plus tons of pre-kangaroo pennies...
  2. Mojito

    Moj's Metal Detecting Moments

    Yeah, its a beauty. Like it was dropped the day it was bought. Im surprised I didnt hit it with the shovel too.. :argh:
  3. Mojito

    Moj's Metal Detecting Moments

    Thanks GT. I work a variety of parks around Sydney, and occasionally the beaches. Theres a lot of history and a lot of parks here, so always plenty of spots to play.
  4. Mojito

    Moj's Metal Detecting Moments

    Hi All, Below are my finds from my last 5 or so digs. A few of the highlights include: - A Major's (of higher rank) WW2 crown sleeve badge ... very happy with this find - A nice selection of pennies; and - An excellent condition Morse's Indian Root Pill bottle (accidental find when digging a...
  5. Mojito

    A few finds inner city Brisbane

    Very nice finds GreenRiver. That penny is good nick.
  6. Mojito

    Goldpick's 2019 XP Deus finds

    Awesome finds and photos Goldpick. That sandy looking soil seems to preserve the objects very well.
  7. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Hi All, It's a been a while. Below are some of the highlights of my digging over past couple of months in Sydney. A cut Florin - really interesting find. Never seen like this before. 1915 Netherlands Indies 1/10 Gulden - Silver 1906 British Shilling - King Edward VII 1906...
  8. Mojito

    Mikezooms Nox 600 Finds

    The red-light filter is a great idea Mike. I need to make one for my 600 too. What did you use to stick on the the screen? Cheers, Moj
  9. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Hey Daggy, its the Phoenix shovel from Predator tools, plus the extra rubber foot pads. Details here in this post of mine from a while back: https://www.prospectingaustralia.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=30003 Cheers, moj
  10. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Hi All, Below are my finds from a couple days of digging at an old town site in Central Queensland. Some of the highlights include: - 1914 three pence in good condition (a scarce coin) - 1912, 1917 and 1924 pennies; and - and old pocket watch - most likely belonging to a railway station master...
  11. Mojito

    Cartwheel Penny From Copper Coast S.A.

    Great work!! Welcome to the KG3 club! Must be an old area of town.
  12. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Yeah Mackka, I like it too. Its the last thing I ever expected to find. From 1979 - not very old but still cool.
  13. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Hi All, Below are my finds for March 2019 resulting from about 5 one-two hour digs with my Nox 600. Some of the highlights include: - 1912 three pence in good condition (a very scarce coin) - 1923 six pence - a white 1920s-30s (I think) vintage toy car - a silver earing with stone and most...
  14. Mojito

    The beast has arrived! Phoenix Shovel from Predator Tools

    Hi All, Just thought I'd share some photos of my newly arrived shovel for relic and coin hunting. I got the rubber foot pads as well, so no more bruised heels ;) I've taken it out for a spin and very pleased with it. The quality and finish is excellent. Plus it's super easy to cut decent...
  15. Mojito

    Is this a meteorite?

    Hi RedDirt, Thanks very much for your advice, I appreciate it. Just out of curiosity and for educational purposes, why don't you think it's a meteorite? And I'll definitely keep looking. I'd love to find one. Cheers, Moj
  16. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Thanks Billy! Very interesting. Definitely need to find that 'U' asap so that I can enter the competition. :Y: :)
  17. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Thanks very much for the clarification Goldpick, it's much appreciated. The size definitely led me to assume it was a full penny. It's funny how they didn't have the denomination written on the coin. It's all very fascinating nonetheless.
  18. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Yeah, I think you might be on the money Trash... pardon the pun! Logistically Im not sure how they could get the 2019 coins into circulation so quickly.
  19. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Thanks for all of the congrats and words of encouragement everyone. It's very much appreciated. :D :Y:
  20. Mojito

    Moj's Monthly Highlights (incl 1799 KG3 Penny!)

    Yeah, I found the 2019s - I've got an A and an S! Now just need to find a U ;) Also, I'm impressed with the quality of the old coin. The reeding and thickness are highlights.
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