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roy1954  
Posted : Wednesday, 28 March 2012 11:01:41 PM(UTC)
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hi to all,been meaning to look at this site sincerunning into a detectorist in hagley some months ago,just read about a 1600s coin found by skuzzb a great find,most likely dropped by whalers,or arms dealers much later,some coins were holed and hung as good luck charms,i have seen a few,hears a couple of oldies i found recently,1806 british halfpenny,1836 barber dime,cheers roy.ps will post images as soon as i work out how?
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nzpoohbear40  
Posted : Wednesday, 28 March 2012 11:17:20 PM(UTC)
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roy...go into general disscusions and on page 10 or 11 i have posted how to upload pics....and that is what it is called...." how to upload pics.By Chris"

very easy to do.
Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/
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Ash_T  
Posted : Thursday, 29 March 2012 9:37:07 PM(UTC)
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Hi Roy, Welcome to the forums :)

Check out my BLOG : Its where i post my finds :D
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oroplata  
Posted : Friday, 30 March 2012 1:22:17 PM(UTC)
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Good to see you here Roy. Another CHCH detectorist comes out of the woodwork. :)
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