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roy1954  
Posted : Thursday, 10 January 2013 8:57:54 AM(UTC)
roy1954

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hi all,had a good hunt last night with andrew got one or two nice pieces,first proper cartwheel penny [ not a over stamped token ] 1797 and a auckland tradesman token unfortunately nicked it while trying to get it from under a big root,a nice silver type button and an 1875h halfpenny,also a copper ring witch has anti flash back patented written on it,also a alloy cross and chain,another good hunt.cheers roy
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Foiled again  
Posted : Thursday, 10 January 2013 11:58:27 AM(UTC)
Foiled again

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Wow a 1700's coin! Nice one Roy-man you do find the interesting treasures1
There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!
madsonicboating  
Posted : Thursday, 10 January 2013 6:47:35 PM(UTC)
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Orsum!!!

I would love to find one that old...very cool finds!