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GOLD ATLAST - 1790 Brit guinea found at hagley

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Sunday, 13 January 2013 11:28:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		ummm im not 100% sure but it was highish..roughly about the same as a half sov i think... i will test it tomorrow after work and post it here,,,it was only about 3 inch deep maybe. Edited by user Sunday, 13 January 2013 11:29:14 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

NUGGY		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:41:28 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 267 Location: greymouth Thanks: 85 times Was thanked: 76 time(s) in 58 post(s)		Man, that is a great find - well done there - congratulations I would have been doing cartwheels! I better not find one, cos at my age that's not a good idea :-) Don't think I've ever had a decent look at a gold guinea! Would love to see a good macro photo of both sides. Thanks for sharing, NUGGY

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 8:21:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		unfortunatly after more investigation it seems that the one i found isnt gold after all.....it doesnt weigh anywhere near what a real one does and apperamtly they mass produced these brass copies for gaming tokens back in 1820 So it is still an old coin but NOT real gold So it is with a sad heart that i have to appologise for saying i found gold... Edited by user Tuesday, 15 January 2013 8:22:44 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

oroplata		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 8:30:26 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 16/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,040 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 211 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Bummer dood. Oh well, look at the bright side, it would have been hard to beat that (at least in NZ). You would have been best to do a George Costanza and retired on a high note. Now you can carry on and be sure your best find is still out there somewhere.
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Metal Kiwi		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 8:59:33 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,210 Location: Auckland Thanks: 498 times Was thanked: 484 time(s) in 322 post(s)		Just think of it as a practice run for the real one. :-)
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number8wire		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 9:12:24 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 1,175 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 913 times Was thanked: 880 time(s) in 425 post(s)		Ohh mate.......that just SUX. I'm completely gutted for you. :( ...If anyone out there deserves a gold guinea (or sovereign), it's you. Considering the amount of time, dedication and the pure passion you put into this great hobby of ours........you, above many others out there, REALLY deserve a massive find. It'll come.......fingers and toes are crossed for you mate.
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nzpoohbear40		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 9:38:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		thanks guys i am gutted for sure..but such is my luck...thats the way the ball bounces..lol....will never give up on that one great find..
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

roy1954		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 10:34:48 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 628 Location: christchurch Thanks: 442 times Was thanked: 372 time(s) in 242 post(s)		hi, how unlucky can you get,so close keep on swinging my son it WILL happen cheers
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Guardian		Posted : Tuesday, 15 January 2013 11:36:14 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 30/10/2011(UTC) Posts: 716 Location: Dunedin Thanks: 42 times Was thanked: 222 time(s) in 185 post(s)		Don't worry Pb every time I hunt I find gold coins, just not the ones we are all after! Next time your in Dunedin I'll put you onto a place where there has to be some good stuff. Edited by user Tuesday, 15 January 2013 11:41:50 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Wednesday, 16 January 2013 11:19:09 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 1,482 Location: Matura Thanks: 26 times Was thanked: 384 time(s) in 329 post(s)		that would be cool thank you
		Chris - Fisher Dealer http://www.puiakisupply.co.nz/

Chrispy		Posted : Thursday, 17 January 2013 6:46:25 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 31/07/2012(UTC) Posts: 314 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 82 times Was thanked: 230 time(s) in 102 post(s)		mate im absolutly gutted for ya. still its a nyce old coin and somthing a bit different.

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