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    First gold with at gold

    Had to share this we were very excited with our first piece of gold with the at gold. 0.7grams going straight to the pool room!!
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    Had to share this one!

    And no idea what the following is?
  3. K

    Prospecting / Miners pick information and questions

    Heading out bendigo way to test out the at gold can anyone recommend a brand/type of pick and shop in the area and a rough price? Cheers, Paul
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    New pro pointer and thanks to TassieJack

    Hi Guys, I "helped" the mrs decide on a pro pointer for my Christmas gift and used the forums to find info and a supplier. I'd just like to thanks TassieJack for his help and prompt responses and delivery of my new pro pointer. If anyone needs anything to do with detecting, I'd highly...
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    The name of your detector is ...

    For all things that I love I give them a name ie the car, the mower etc , so I thought i'd share it with you all and see if there are any other "named" detectors out there !! My AT Gold metal detector is named "Matilda" (Something a bit aussie haha) btw the lawn mower is named Vicky (guess the...
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    Old coin?

    Only 4000 of the medals http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/65695489 And http://trove.nla.gov.au/ndp/del/article/65695522?searchTerm=napier%20street%20fitzroy%20AND%20%22catholic%22&searchLimits= Interesting read love the way it's written up! It's a pity it's in such terrible condition...
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    Old coin?

    Woo hoo thanks scoopa legendary stuff !! I can rest easy!! What a hard nut to crack that was I didn't think if ever work it out!! Massive thanks!
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    Old coin?

    Mate I've tried that didn't give anymore I'll be checking into the mental asylum Monday morning if I can't work it out closest I got was a coronation medal which was only slightly similar !!
  9. K

    Old coin?

    Here's the latest can "....ew mayor"
  10. K

    Old coin?

    Quick update pretty sure I can read mayor on outside of coin google still not giving much!!
  11. K

    Old coin?

    It's had a soak in cloudy ammonia which prob did the best and also vinegar and bi carb can't get too much more off it but it is similar to a coat of arms can make out on the right a horse like animal but it seems too skinny after a few hours I've left it to soak in olive oil so hopefully I'll...
  12. K

    Old coin?

    It's actually 31mm can see a shield and an animal horse/dragon like on the right of the shield it's doing my head in at least my hands are getting a good clean!
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    Old coin?

    Still not sure I can see a shield like shape none on the text on outside is readable Here it is after a bit more of a clean
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    Old coin?

    Found this today has a diameter of 30mm I can see a glimmer of gold/bronze on one side the other is indented in the middle.. Thoughts?
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    2013 finds gtol29

    Amazing, I picked up about 20 1c & 2c's as well. And also a 1951 florin! Also a couple of half pennies and pennies. The florin was the shallowest pre-decimal I've found so far about an inch under, was expecting a bottle top!
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    Garrett AT GOLD Depth and Target IDs

    Hi Nugget, as an AT GOLD owner your list is great and I've used it to help with learning the machine. I've only done coin and relics to begin with but aim to venture into the gold fields. I've seen heavymetal's post re finding gold with the AT gold and he mentions that the id ranges started off...
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    Prospecting Australia turns the big (1) today

    Well done Nugget. it seems to have a much more personal feel than any other forum I've been on in general. Kudos to you.
  18. K

    Got me baffled!

    I'd agree with the keyhole theory but it doesn't seem to have anywhere it would have connected. I'm still leaning towards pick I think I can see the nose of Edward vii I'm sure an old timer is sitting back having a good laugh at me!
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    Got me baffled!

    It was found near a river in public land I've cleaned it up but can't really get much off it will try photoshop it defiantly looks to have been filed down to be a pick
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