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Erickd		Posted : Tuesday, 26 May 2015 11:56:38 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/06/2014(UTC) Posts: 628 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 473 times Was thanked: 695 time(s) in 297 post(s)		We used to place 2cent pieces on railway tracks and let the trains flatten them, they came out similar shape as the above thingies
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coinnut		Posted : Tuesday, 26 May 2015 1:15:13 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 15/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 324 Thanks: 81 times Was thanked: 148 time(s) in 100 post(s)		We did a roadie round the Nth Island in January & found these machines on the interislanders, They took a $1 & a 10c & stamped/rolled the name & design of the boat on the the 10c, I was pretty skeptical but you could see the streached outline of the obverse & reverse on the back!
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creamer		Posted : Friday, 19 June 2015 9:28:17 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Finally got the van fixed so was able to head out for a hunt. 70 - 80 k round trip was a great day breaking my drought of ring finds. Trip # 182 4 goldies, 32 coins all up and a once was GOLD plated ring. 1936 UK Half Penny 1950 NZ Half Crown 1954 NZ Penny 1966 USA Quarter 1987 UK One Penny The cool finds The better coins and what appears to be a wheel off an old toy Junk ring with red stone and white stones. And what looks like the ring off a fob watch.. 1 - 2 kilos of spacejunk The view HH . Edited by user Friday, 19 June 2015 9:57:54 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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Mudwiggle		Posted : Friday, 19 June 2015 10:20:58 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Good to see you digging again... And a ring is always a good hunt.

roy1954		Posted : Saturday, 20 June 2015 12:27:45 AM(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)		good one any 0ne of those rings could have been gold !! next time maybe
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WestieDigger		Posted : Saturday, 20 June 2015 10:30:24 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 6/01/2015(UTC) Posts: 217 Location: North Island Thanks: 207 times Was thanked: 291 time(s) in 135 post(s)		I was up there for work again this week and was standing in that exact same spot on Wednesday while waiting for a boat to take me to a job. I was wondering if it was any good there. Had no time to have a swing as I was on the clock. Would have been awesome to see you there. Edited by user Saturday, 20 June 2015 10:34:50 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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creamer		Posted : Friday, 26 June 2015 10:02:16 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Hi Westiedigger let me know next time you round, catch up for a chat or detect. That beach is a nice place to be and the hunting was good the first couple of times. After that i ended up rifling through the spacejunk at the far end to unearth coin. Took forever and ended up with a ton of scrap. An old timer came along and put me onto a new spot in the area so will go there next. He said he found an old sword there once so sounds like a great place to try. HH .
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creamer		Posted : Saturday, 1 August 2015 10:59:00 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Got the call from Crisyboy and Ed to go for a hunt early in the morning. The ground was white with frost. Went to the spot where the old guy told me he found a sword some years back and he was right, i found what appears to be part of a sword blade or very large knife. Heavily encrusted but you can make out the detailing of an iron blade. It probably came from the tall ships back in the day and may have sailed the seven seas dealing to many an occasion, or head, or pirate. Trip # 183 5 goldies, 25 coins all up. 1915 UK shilling 1927 Italy L.5 (silver) 1955 French 100 Francs 1955 NZ Penny 1970 - 2002 US Quarter x 6 19- US Dime 19- US 1 cent . Edited by user Saturday, 1 August 2015 11:33:12 AM(UTC) \| Reason: HDDD (High Definition Detecting Disorder)
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Mudwiggle		Posted : Saturday, 1 August 2015 12:07:05 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Good results there Creamer. Did well on the foreign coin count too, were all the US coins in a spill? Seems to be a lot for one general area. Those scissors look interesting as well, the hinge is well forward of 'modern' scissors, which suggests used for cutting thick materials (leather?) Be interesting to see the blade and the scissors when they're cleaned up. I find I'm running in all metal more frequently now, turning up all sorts of interesting iron bits and pieces.

Erickd		Posted : Saturday, 1 August 2015 3:17:00 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 14/06/2014(UTC) Posts: 628 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 473 times Was thanked: 695 time(s) in 297 post(s)		Looks like there could be more good stuff to come out of there. Well done
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snowdrop		Posted : Saturday, 1 August 2015 5:52:06 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 24/12/2013(UTC) Posts: 191 Location: Canterbury Thanks: 225 times Was thanked: 66 time(s) in 49 post(s)		Creamer. I have looked through your your pages on some other site .. Amazing finds. Tell me, do you keep all the rubbish I.e. Tab tops bottle tops, bits of metal etc? I realise these are all photographed on the spot but would be interested to know. Thanks.i

creamer		Posted : Monday, 3 August 2015 10:04:45 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Originally Posted by: Mudwiggle Good results there Creamer. Did well on the foreign coin count too, were all the US coins in a spill? Seems to be a lot for one general area. Those scissors look interesting as well, the hinge is well forward of 'modern' scissors, which suggests used for cutting thick materials (leather?) Be interesting to see the blade and the scissors when they're cleaned up. I find I'm running in all metal more frequently now, turning up all sorts of interesting iron bits and pieces. Yes the liberty coins were in a spill and the others scattered around. Near by was a spill of goldies which Ed found. Its a great spot and a mystery as to the why all the foreign coins. The scissors look like sheet metal cutters and im not sure how to clean up the blade as yet. P.S I always hunt in all metal mode. HH . Edited by user Monday, 3 August 2015 10:15:20 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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creamer		Posted : Monday, 3 August 2015 10:12:44 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Originally Posted by: snowdrop Creamer. I have looked through your your pages on some other site .. Amazing finds. Tell me, do you keep all the rubbish I.e. Tab tops bottle tops, bits of metal etc? I realise these are all photographed on the spot but would be interested to know. Thanks.i Some of my earlier threads have cool finds, if you go to my Treasure Hunter thread (down at the bottom thread) theres a mix of some of my hunts as well. I do keep all the space junk i find in a box and is a good soarce of amusement for guests. I like to photo all the junk from each trip as that is a story to tell in itself. Some prefer to throw it all away as it has no value which is understandable, each to their own. HH .
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creamer		Posted : Wednesday, 12 August 2015 12:40:18 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Another frosty start to the two day hunt with Crisyboy. First to one side of the bay, second to the other side. Had a great 2 days finding some pennys, a couple of silvers and a couple of silver rings. Found plenty of goldies which went towards petrol, hot chippies, refreshments and more petrol. The highlight of the trip definately wasnt the cooler weather but just being out there with bro hunting. My best find was a 1933 NZ shilling and Crisyboy found a 1917 Aussy Threepence in mint condish. Trip # 184 3 goldies, 5 - 8 coins all up. 20 odd coins between us. Trip # 185 6 goldies, 27 - 30 coins all up. Over 60 odd coins between us. 1933 NZ Shilling 1958 NZ Penny 19- NZ Half Penny Tonnes of spacejunk Easiest and best way to clean your finds is to soak them in water for a few days and clean off with an old soft toothbrush. . Edited by user Thursday, 13 August 2015 9:48:31 AM(UTC) \| Reason: HDDD (High Definition Detecting Disorder)
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roy1954		Posted : Wednesday, 12 August 2015 9:39:08 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)		nice work some good finds there
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creamer		Posted : Thursday, 13 August 2015 9:52:51 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Cheers Roy. We talked about finding GOLD all day and i nearly had a heart seisure when i pulled up a goldie coloured rivet that slightly resembled a sovereign. One day hopefully. HH .
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Foiled again		Posted : Friday, 14 August 2015 10:41:44 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 10/04/2012(UTC) Posts: 861 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 459 times Was thanked: 251 time(s) in 192 post(s)		Good to see ya going at it and getting good rewards Shane!
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Mudwiggle		Posted : Friday, 14 August 2015 9:11:04 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered, Moderators Joined: 22/10/2013(UTC) Posts: 742 Thanks: 182 times Was thanked: 683 time(s) in 317 post(s)		Nice silvers. Well deserved returns for a decent effort. It's hard going in the Bay at the mo with all the sand that's come in. What's the small wedge with the rings? Looks to have a reasonable edge on it...? MW

creamer		Posted : Sunday, 16 August 2015 12:00:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		Not a hundred percent sure but i think the wedge is a splitting wedge. They used a few of them at one time, in sequence, for splitting timber. Again, just an educated guess. A neat find all the same. Yes the beaches are tuff going of late. Most of our last hunt was in the dirt or on a grass field and parking area. If it wasnt for the Xpointer it would have been a tuff day. HH . Edited by user Sunday, 16 August 2015 12:03:47 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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creamer		Posted : Sunday, 23 August 2015 12:29:22 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 19/06/2011(UTC) Posts: 2,022 Location: Bay of Islands Thanks: 2289 times Was thanked: 525 time(s) in 391 post(s)		A couple of hunts the last week teeing up with Mudwiggle. Cheers for the invites. Last hunt was early morning to see the sun come up with a burst or two of rain just enough to really let you know your out there. Good fun hunting together makes for a great day. Trip # 186 1 coin all up, a NZ 5 cent. Trip # 187 10 coins all up. 1950 NZ Florin 1983 NZ 20 cent. The haul HH . Edited by user Sunday, 15 November 2015 11:31:52 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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