SargentClad
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1926 class ring, 17.1 grams of 12k. Root grew through it and broke it in half. Found with my first detector, a $99 Bounty Hunter. Needless to say after I got a $320 check from ARA I upgraded to an AT Pro.
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1926 class ring, 17.1 grams of 12k. Root grew through it and broke it in half. Found with my first detector, a $99 Bounty Hunter. Needless to say after I got a $320 check from ARA I upgraded to an AT Pro.
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Donneybrook
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that is too awesome. What a way to upgrade
Wow! she is a beaut. its so beautiful it almost looks fake. Congrats again!
Reed78
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that is too awesome. What a way to upgrade
Wow! she is a beaut. its so beautiful it almost looks fake. Congrats again!
It's actually slabbed now by PCGS. Was just to lazy to take and upload a new photo LOL
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So far this, and I don't know if it's anything other than a 100 year old sterling silver cotume jewelry ring...... 
leslie(nova scotia)
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yup...probably never will. that is a big rock.
I wouldn't think there could be very many of those around in the new world? it must be a very rare find on this side of the atlantic?
Mexican Biker ring
I suppose i could select my best find as the most valuable, which is a platinum wedding band that weighs 11½ dwt. But my favorite is a Mexican Biker Ring, it's my avatar. Mexican Biker Rings were made from demonetized Mexican coins in the 1930s-1950s. They are heavy, of Brass and nickel, though a few were made in silver. The favorite motifs were Indian chiefs; horses; and calaveras...skulls. The Indians and horses were usually painted with enamel. On the sides, they usually had copper shields, typically fleur-de-lis, but sometimes other things. They are collectible, and better ones go for $200-300. Personally, I think the one I found is the best sculpted Indian chief I have ever seen, with fine details, and the only one I've seen that has the full head dress and facial features of a North American Plains Indian, with buffalo shields on the sides. The paint, amazingly, is still on the feathers. I cleaned it so that the bronze patina on the face remains, while the nickel band and brass table are polished bright.
It was one of my first finds, and I quickly sold it, it got a lot of interest. I quickly regretted selling it, however.
before cleaning:
I suppose i could select my best find as the most valuable, which is a platinum wedding band that weighs 11½ dwt. But my favorite is a Mexican Biker Ring, it's my avatar. Mexican Biker Rings were made from demonetized Mexican coins in the 1930s-1950s. They are heavy, of Brass and nickel, though a few were made in silver. The favorite motifs were Indian chiefs; horses; and calaveras...skulls. The Indians and horses were usually painted with enamel. On the sides, they usually had copper shields, typically fleur-de-lis, but sometimes other things. They are collectible, and better ones go for $200-300. Personally, I think the one I found is the best sculpted Indian chief I have ever seen, with fine details, and the only one I've seen that has the full head dress and facial features of a North American Plains Indian, with buffalo shields on the sides. The paint, amazingly, is still on the feathers. I cleaned it so that the bronze patina on the face remains, while the nickel band and brass table are polished bright.
It was one of my first finds, and I quickly sold it, it got a lot of interest. I quickly regretted selling it, however.
before cleaning:
Bill_Ace_350
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I suppose i could select my best find as the most valuable, which is a platinum wedding band that weighs 11½ dwt. But my favorite is a Mexican Biker Ring, it's my avatar. Mexican Biker Rings were made from demonetized Mexican coins in the 1930s-1950s. They are heavy, of Brass and nickel, though a few were made in silver. The favorite motifs were Indian chiefs; horses; and calaveras...skulls. The Indians and horses were usually painted with enamel. On the sides, they usually had copper shields, typically fleur-de-lis, but sometimes other things. They are collectible, and better ones go for $200-300. Personally, I think the one I found is the best sculpted Indian chief I have ever seen, with fine details, and the only one I've seen that has the full head dress and facial features of a North American Plains Indian, with buffalo shields on the sides. The paint, amazingly, is still on the feathers. I cleaned it so that the bronze patina on the face remains, while the nickel band and brass table are polished bright.
It was one of my first finds, and I quickly sold it, it got a lot of interest. I quickly regretted selling it, however.
before cleaning:
Neat ring!
Donneybrook
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Sweet dude! Still jealous on my end
Neato! I love old gun parts!
Gulp. Tell me, how long did it take for you to wake up from your faint after finding that?
That is one sweet ring man! Love indian rings like that!
Donneybrook
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Yippee! We made featured thread for 8/18/14! lol
blindsquirrel
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Wow...
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John W.H.
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70 B.C. Celtic gold quarter stater
Found this in England a couple years back. Definitely my oldest and best find so far.
Found this in England a couple years back. Definitely my oldest and best find so far.
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Silver Shano
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Found this in England a couple years back. Definitely my oldest and best find so far.
I will never forget the day you found that John! I was the first to get there and got you on film, I show that off a lot! lol It's gonna be tough to top that one buddy!
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