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A few hours at Hagley.....
number8wire  
Posted : Monday, 20 August 2012 12:29:20 AM(UTC)
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Had about 3 hours at Hagley this afternoon and dug quite a bit of stuff.........lots of bullet cases again but also quite a few coins, both decimal and pre-decimal but alas, no silvers. The oldest half penny was 1899........however what I consider my best dig of the day, was a small Victorian stick-pin (unfortunately quite damaged) of a Scarab Beetle......unmarked as far as I can tell but still way-cool. Not sure what metal it is but the beetle still has a bit of a brass-type shine to it. Any suggestions on possible ways to clean it up a bit would be much appreciated. I'm thinking a good long soak in olive oil maybe?
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TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER
2016
Silver coins- 233
Other silver- 13
Gold- 1
Sovereigns-0
Spendies -$119.00
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nzpoohbear40  
Posted : Monday, 20 August 2012 8:41:37 PM(UTC)
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wow very cool find
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Nugget-Hunter  
Posted : Monday, 20 August 2012 9:45:47 PM(UTC)
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great find, i like that sort of collectables more than silver coins. .well done
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