Ever wonder whether those were really found yesterday, or found at all?

[Westernlegend1]

Remember that guy who posted the picture with him holding the plate of gold coins he found. I don't think he ever posted again

I remember that fellow, he said he was afraid of giving away the secrets to his success and he left us to fend for ourselves.

 

[Ed in KC]

I found one, and only one that came out in pretty decent condition. In fact it looked so good I thought it was a fake LOL. IIRC, some UK Penny from 189x. I gave it to the homeowners (after seeing it was only worth a buck or two ) It was found on property built in the 1940's and less than 2'' down. I'm guessing it came from fill as some moons ago the house had a ton of sand put in, then dirt tossed on top. As to the gold coins, alas, I can't verify that firsthand

I do remember some posters joining, claiming they were finding fantastic stuff and never heard from again. But hey, this is the internut yah know :spin:

It could've been a recent drop, strange as it seems. If UK Pennies are bronze, like most of ours, they're going to corrode over time in a wet environment, even if that corrosion is just a change in color.

 

[dan]

I've never seen a coin that's been in the ground for 75 or 100 years come out without some kind of discoloration at least, except for a gold coin, obviously.

Ed, I've dug several old silver coins that looked as good as they did the day they were dropped - no tarnish, no stains, and still shiny.

Here's an uncirculated 1943 Merc I dug in my back yard:

Perhaps it's the pristine Illiniois soil?

 

[dan]

It could've been a recent drop, strange as it seems.

Not all that strange.

Kids get into Dad's coin collection (very common for show and tell at school) and lose old coins in the yard.

 

[Ed in KC]

Ed, I've dug several old silver coins that looked as good as they did the day they were dropped - no tarnish, no stains, and still shiny.

Here's an uncirculated 1943 Merc I dug in my back yard:

Perhaps it's the pristine Illiniois soil?

Mercs aren't that old though, and there's always the exception, but has anyone ever dug a Barber or similar aged coin that has absolutely no discoloration? But, the coins I'm really talking about, that raise a red flag, are nickel type coins, and copper.

 

[OZ_IL]

It could've been a recent drop, strange as it seems. If UK Pennies are bronze, like most of ours, they're going to corrode over time in a wet environment, even if that corrosion is just a change in color.

It very well could have been, but not by the current owners as they had only lived in the place for a year and the folks before them for just a few years (no kids) and before that someone that lives there for a good 30 years. The area though was used by many kids? as I found two sets of keys, a penny spill (of over 20), numerous clad an old locket and a St Christopher medal from the 1940's or so. It was quite a bit of everything for an area that had dirt brought in back in the 60's sometime! I was too young to remember why they had all that sand (then dirt) trucked in, but when it was just sand it was heaven for us rug rats on the block

 

[Critter]

Yep, see what a little make-up can do........................

Wow.... Beerdoodle is really Sarah Palin!

 

[beerdoodle]

Wow.... Beerdoodle is really Sarah Palin!

Sayyyyyyyyyyyyyy What????????????????

 

[beerdoodle]

COA,s

Another thing I have always wondered/pondered about. How in the heck do you know that a certificate of authenticity is authentic. I wonder if someone could start a business certifying certificates of authenticity to actually be authentic???????????????/

 

[~Alan~]

Another thing I have always wondered/pondered about. How in the heck do you know that a certificate of authenticity is authentic.

I know what you mean. My neighbour has a signed photo of Col. Paul Tibbets standing next to the Enola Gay, which he purchased on Ebay. He reckons it's genuine as it has a certificate.
Maybe it is, maybe not. ?

 

[licn2chill]

Great one JasonR

I darn near fell off my stool laughing so hard at that one, but in all honesty, I do think that alot of the posts, especially on a few of the other sites fake their postings, why...don't know, but there's one guy in particular that posts on one of the other forums like every few days with stuff that is pretty good stuff. I wonder what he does in real life. I hunt a historic location where many antique and relics are just waiting for me (and softer soil later this fall) to find, and it's hard to believe this guy comes up with all these things. It's to a point where I don't even open his postings anymore, and I wish he'd just go away.

 

[dan]

Another thing I have always wondered/pondered about. How in the heck do you know that a certificate of authenticity is authentic. I wonder if someone could start a business certifying certificates of authenticity to actually be authentic???????????????/

Besides being a treasure hunter, I'm also an autograph dealer.

And I can tell you that certificates of authenticity are worthless.

In fact, they usually create more suspicions than they quell.

Many dealers who have bragged of their "Certificates of Authenticity" have been busted for selling fake autographs.

 

[Ed in KC]

Well, I was lucky enough to run into Bob Dylan after a concert in 2001, and not only got to talk to him and shake his hand, but get an autograph too--he signed my ticket, but I didn't have a certificate of authenticity for him to sign. Afterwards, I found out his autographs were going for around $600, because he hardly ever signs one--I'd never sell it though.

 

[havenalmighty]

Yeahno. I have never seen anyone do that here. It is all about perseverance. Don't give up if all you can find is junk. You just might stumble onto that unbelievable cache.

 

[OZ_IL]

If you are ever in need of a Certificate of Authenticity

Certify This!

 

[beerdoodle]

Well, I was lucky enough to run into Bob Dylan after a concert in 2001, and not only got to talk to him and shake his hand, but get an autograph too--he signed my ticket, but I didn't have a certificate of authenticity for him to sign. Afterwards, I found out his autographs were going for around $600, because he hardly ever signs one--I'd never sell it though.

I love bob Dylan, but I think "Buckwheat" gave him diction lessons. One of the best...............Dylan, not Buckwheat...........................

 

[Ed in KC]

I love bob Dylan, but I think "Buckwheat" gave him diction lessons. One of the best...............Dylan, not Buckwheat...........................

I'm a big Dylan fan, and have been since the early seventies. He's so reclusive, I never thought there would even be a chance to ever meet him, and get an autograph, because he's not shy about saying no, but he was real nice--I almost get chills thinking about it now!:spin:

 

[~Alan~]

It doesn't rate alongside Bob Dylan's autograph, but back in around 1995 the Thunderbirds were doing a European tour.
I went to see them at a Lakenheath, where due to heat haze, they only flew for a few minutes. When they came down they were signing team leaflets. They did this by putting a hash and their team number. I asked one to sign it "To Annette with best wishes" ( for my wife who was at work). He said he wasn't supposed to do it, but made an exception. My wife was pleased

 

[Westernlegend1]

The Proof Spanish Reale​

Awhile back on another site, a fellow (same guy) posted a dug Spanish Reale with a hole in it. He posted the coin with the title “Proof Spanish Reale,” he included some of the following. I was detecting this old corn field outside of town in the Southwest part of Missouri. I received a signal and carefully dug the target, which turned out to be a blanky-blank year, such and such denomination Spanish Reale with a hole in it. But something appeared to be different with this particular coin. After carefully looking at it, I couldn’t figure it out, and then it dawned on me. I could see my reflection on the coin’s surface. I had somehow dug a rare proof Spanish Reale! His post was made and soon the replies came in…..
Tomorrow I’ll tell about some of the various replies he received.

 

[ct01r]

Another thing I have always wondered/pondered about. How in the heck do you know that a certificate of authenticity is authentic. I wonder if someone could start a business certifying certificates of authenticity to actually be authentic???????????????/

I've seen COA sold on eBay for Morgan dollars. Not the dollar, just the COA's. CT