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Number8 on the prowl... - number8wire

rgmcbrid		Posted : Thursday, 18 October 2012 11:20:54 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		Yes, you kind of have to take what you get; pretty hard to set out to find something in particular. The two evenings I was out this week I was hoping to find some silver but only found one silver coin, a not so great three pence. But I found $27. And even though I would like to have found a pocket full of half crowns and rings like Poohbear or even a token (have never found one), $27 is $27. So I am still feeling pretty motivated.
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creamer		Posted : Sunday, 21 October 2012 10:14:54 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)		Nice haul indeed and all nicely dated. From memory i think Crisyboy found one of those H J Hall trade tokens recently up here in Kerikeri. . I havent found a trade token with my detector but i found this aussy one just lying on a gravel driveway. It has been hit by a big mower. Iredale and Co. Sydney, Australia 1854. . Edited by user Sunday, 21 October 2012 10:33:46 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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number8wire		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 1:34:47 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)		Hi All. Went away for the long weekend and hit the local domain (established 1877) near where we set up camp. Had an awesome few hours in the sun and scored some really nice stuff. Nine silvers in all.....my best ever haul to date. Also lots of 1c & 2c but only four pennies...all NZ ones too.....very odd. My first Brit Florin-1901 Aussie sixpence- 1940 Brit sixpence x 3- 1866, 1873 & one unreadable NZ Shilling x 2- 1933 & 1945 NZ sixpence- 1946 NZ Half Crown- 1934 A beautiful little sterling silver enameled butterfly brooch.............and.................. Another H.J.Hall token in superb nic! Couldn't believe pulling this token out as it is my fourth token in a week, and the third H.J. Hall Token....all three have been different designs too! Was very surprised to get this, as this domain is quite a long way from Chch......but certainly not as far as Kerikeri!!! Edited by user Monday, 22 October 2012 2:05:30 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified number8wire attached the following image(s):
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

roy1954		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 1:39:39 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 andrew,nice finds the unreadable one maybe quite old the bust points to the left?? try for a close up pic
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roy1954		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 1:44:08 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)		sorry andrew it points to the right william iv check the image william iv sixpence
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number8wire		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 2:03:08 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)		Originally Posted by: roy1954 hi andrew,nice finds the unreadable one maybe quite old the bust points to the left?? try for a close up pic Cheers mate. Here's a closeup but still undateable. Bust does face left however so I'm guessing a young Vic. number8wire attached the following image(s):
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 2:17:25 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 florin the same design as my shilling...but the shilling is older..lol...wtg very nice finds bud.
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oroplata		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 2:33:09 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)		Young head Vicky, so 1838-1866?
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tonznz		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 2:39:47 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 667 Thanks: 261 times Was thanked: 199 time(s) in 152 post(s)		the butterfly brooch is probably by Charles horner, around 1920s. They have enamelled finish and sell for around 200 pounds and higher on ebay.. Just needs a brooch pin put back on.

number8wire		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 2:50:09 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)		Originally Posted by: tonznz the butterfly brooch is probably by Charles horner, around 1920s. They have enamelled finish and sell for around 200 pounds and higher on ebay.. Just needs a brooch pin put back on. Hi Tony. Thanks for the info. Yeah....there appears to be a two letter hallmark or makers ID before the word "sterling" but they are faint and quite worn. I'll do a bit of research and see what I can find..........a stunningly intricate and beautiful wee brooch nonetheless. Yep........no doubt about it, it's a Charles Horner design for sure. I can now clearly make out the "C.H" before the sterling....it's amazing how clear it becomes once you know what to look for. Thanks again Tony. Edited by user Monday, 22 October 2012 3:01:30 PM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

number8wire		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 3:05:01 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)		Originally Posted by: oroplata Young head Vicky, so 1838-1866? Hi Andrew. Thanks for that. Yep......young Vic alright but i can extend your 1866? date out a bit, as I have a young Vic sixpence dated 1878.
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

expat		Posted : Monday, 22 October 2012 3:12:02 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 26/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 499 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 49 times Was thanked: 91 time(s) in 76 post(s)		Yep, right up to and including 1887 when the silly looking jubilee head type was launched. The young head was re engraved a few times in that time but no differences discernable to us mere mortals.
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number8wire		Posted : Friday, 26 October 2012 11:19:44 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)		Hi all. Have been away down South again on a very compact and busy work trip this week. Had a few hours after work to swing the coil, and hunted parks in Balclutha, Oamaru and Orari. Scored myself 11 silvers but nothing spectacular. Also, a whole bunch of pennies, lots of 1 and 2c's and $8 spendies....plus the usual assortment of other crap filling my pocket! The best find was this Ford pin badge (pin and screw-dome attached) from what I'm guessing will be the 30's...maybe 40's? It has the old Ford logo and in a scroll below, says "for service". It has the badge makers name engraved on the back behind the dome...."Moller & Young, CH-CH". This company is still in existence today, and has been going for over 100 years in Christchurch. I'm guessing the badge could have been given for long service to a Ford dealership employee? Any other ideas welcomed. Edited by user Thursday, 8 November 2012 8:46:40 PM(UTC) \| Reason: found badge makers full name. number8wire attached the following image(s):
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

nzpoohbear40		Posted : Saturday, 27 October 2012 6:52:11 AM(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)		what parks in Oamaru did you hit and did they produce anything?...Im heading down for the big weekend and might stop at a few parks on the way if it not to late at night on thursday..lol... im staying at tonys thurs night so dont want to get there to late..hahaha Edited by user Saturday, 27 October 2012 6:53:35 AM(UTC) \| Reason: Not specified
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tonznz		Posted : Saturday, 27 October 2012 7:59:36 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 667 Thanks: 261 times Was thanked: 199 time(s) in 152 post(s)		Originally Posted by: nzpoohbear40 what parks in Oamaru did you hit and did they produce anything?...Im heading down for the big weekend and might stop at a few parks on the way if it not to late at night on thursday..lol... im staying at tonys thurs night so dont want to get there to late..hahaha don't you dare stop on the way Chris! hahahahha! I want to take you out to a good spot if you are not too late arriving. I can't take you out friday as I have to work. The best I can do friday is give you a map and say 'go for it'

number8wire		Posted : Saturday, 27 October 2012 9:14:09 AM(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)		Originally Posted by: nzpoohbear40 what parks in Oamaru did you hit and did they produce anything?...Im heading down for the big weekend and might stop at a few parks on the way if it not to late at night on thursday..lol... im staying at tonys thurs night so dont want to get there to late..hahaha Hi Chris.....check your PM's for an answer.......and yes Tony, I'll try all the delaying tactics possible, so that Poohbear doesn't get all the good stuff in Dunedin!.....lol ;)
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

number8wire		Posted : Monday, 29 October 2012 6:38:14 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)		Another great half day on Sunday.........out in the sun with Roy, digging history at Hagley. Along with the usual assortment of pennies, half pennies, 1 & 2c's and general crap, came these "happy place" finds; Sterling silver NZ pin badge. An 1887 Brit sixpence that has been converted into a cufflink. A very old silver ring. I don't think it's broken. I think it's the type you could size to suit your finger. and... A nice wee 1919 Brit threepence. Yes indeed......another happy day in my happy place! number8wire attached the following image(s):
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

rgmcbrid		Posted : Monday, 29 October 2012 6:55:17 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 3/06/2010(UTC) Posts: 583 Location: Southland Thanks: 23 times Was thanked: 180 time(s) in 140 post(s)		Another NZ fern pin?!! I think I have only ever seen two and you found them both.
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number8wire		Posted : Monday, 29 October 2012 6:57:38 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)		..........and on Sunday night after the club meeting, it was down to the local park to seek fame and fortune...... but only Poohbear actually did this though! Hope he gets the pics up on the forum soon......the wait to see his find, all cleaned up will be worth it! Meanwhile, I think most of us scored at least one silver that evening........here's mine!......plus two Aussie pennies (1917 and 1921) currently soaking in olive oil. number8wire attached the following image(s):
		TEKNETICS T2 SE plus X-POINTER 2016 Silver coins- 233 Other silver- 13 Gold- 1 Sovereigns-0 Spendies -$119.00

tonznz		Posted : Monday, 29 October 2012 7:10:40 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 20/07/2011(UTC) Posts: 667 Thanks: 261 times Was thanked: 199 time(s) in 152 post(s)		itchy feet..i'm off out....can't stand looking at these great finds..what do I need...new batteries, torch, off I go...

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