Finally did it! A gold coin.

[Jodo_Kast501]

I was in the UK to attend some conferences for work/family vacation and managed to get permission at a property owned by our Airbnb host near Kendal in the Lake District. They told me they had a detector and that they hadn't found much, so I didn't expect much. But my third target was a 1744 George II Hibernia Halfpenny, so I knew the site had potential. I found a lot of nineteenth and early twentieth century coppers and some modern trash. Then in a trashier area, I got a decent signal and lifted the plug to reveal a golden disc. I was stunned.
I told the landowners the next day and offered to buy it from them. They told me they'd take 50% of the coin's value and that seemed fair to me. I hope to post my non-gold from the trip in a later post.

But in any case, bucket list item acquired! Now to try for US gold next.​

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[cellrdwellr]

Absolutely awesome! I've crossed the American off my list, would like to get across the pond next BIG CONGRATS!

 

[MasonDixonMding]

Wow very nice.

 

[markinmichigan]

What an opportunity and you scored HUGH! Good for you. What was the value of your golf?

Mark in Michigan

 

[metaladdict]

Sweet!!

 

[too_pointer]

My, oh my, what a beautiful find, CONGRATS,
too_

 

[LovestheShiny!]

Amazing and wonderful find!

 

[SeabeeRon]

Wow Wow Wow!!!!

 

[Tom_in_CA]

You are now officially a stud-muffin ! You can autograph other people's metal detectors now !

 

[KingTotsalot]

A fitting Royal Discovery from the land of Kings and Queens! Long live the King! Royal Congrats!

 

[kelpike]

Congrats, that is awesome. A gold coin is on my list.

 

[MuddyMo]

Great GOLD find, congrats!

 

[Doug Down]

That is a lovely piece, and in better condition than they usually pop up. Some people detect in England for years and never find a Sovereign, let alone one of the early issues. Congratulations!

 

[longbow62]

Gold coin with a borrowed detector! You need to buy lottery tickets. I have a buddy that has been to England 4-5 times now. He has zero gold thus far. Congrats on the stellar find!

 

[Leave-No-Coins-Behind]

A major golden congrats to you!

 

[FLOOD]

Awesome!

 

[Toast]

I like. I like it a lot!

 

[ToySoldier]

Congrats on that gold, as well as the fair and square deal with the landowner.

 

[60streeter]

That is gnarly!!! Ten years and still looking! Huge congrats!

 

[Skippy SH13]

Yeah, a 50% price is totally fair. Good for you for communicating correctly with the landowner!