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YOU LITTLE RIPPER!!!

coinnut		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 9:30:33 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)		Well the valentines day hunt turned out to be really AWESOME!! She was only about 3' deep and cant really remember the ID somewhere around 68 I think, These ozzy ones are quite scarce compared to the british versions, still buzzin......enjoy File Attachment(s): DSCF2977.JPG DSCF2976.JPG
		Fisher F70 + X-Pointer

ShoreScot		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 9:32:58 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 29/01/2013(UTC) Posts: 33 Location: North Shore Thanks: 16 times Was thanked: 5 time(s) in 5 post(s)		congratulations

Foiled again		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 9:55:22 PM(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)		FREEKIN well done Adam!! I can't believe I was there when an rare 1860 full sovereign is found!!! Oh man I'm super excited for the next hunts I do! Ps goldbuggers- it's a solid 74 ringing like an Angel in heaven hehe
		There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!

NUGGY		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 9:57:18 PM(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)		That's about as good a coin find as you can get here, apart from multiples of the same thing. You must be stoked, congratulations. NUGGY

oroplata		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 10:01:32 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)		Jesus Christ on a Bike! Sweet! Congrats!
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kev		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 10:05:41 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 6/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 38 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 6 post(s)		The look on your face was priceless well done dude, has the adrenalin setteled down yet.
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tonznz		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 11:12:14 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)		lovely......an oldie too.....thanks for sharing the find.

Foiled again		Posted : Thursday, 14 February 2013 11:34:16 PM(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)		See Kev-it's pretty easy ay?!! Hehe Great to know there's awesome stuff still waiting out there! All from an area I found one penny and one cent only...!! GO GOLD!
		There's another to find and I'm gunna find it!

Good to go		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 12:24:43 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Medals: Groups: Registered Joined: 8/06/2012(UTC) Posts: 121 Location: Ashburton Thanks: 57 times Was thanked: 21 time(s) in 12 post(s)		CONGRTS!!! would be the ultimate find for me

creamer		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 8:38:43 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)		You little ripper alright. Living up to your name there Coinnut, congrats. I think it must be sov season, better get out there and find one. .
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Chrispy		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 9:15:49 AM(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)		orrsum bud you must be stoked. well done.

andy		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 11:00:02 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 13/12/2012(UTC) Posts: 471 Location: ngongotaha rotorua Thanks: 70 times Was thanked: 88 time(s) in 72 post(s)		bloody beutiful coin mate good job
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Metal Mikey		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 12:35:34 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 29/03/2012(UTC) Posts: 120 Location: Rangiora Thanks: 17 times Was thanked: 22 time(s) in 18 post(s)		Judging by this its time to get my shit together and get on the hunt! Well done. Cheers Mike.

coinnut		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 6:21:07 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)		Cheers guys, had the best day at work today smiling, laughing & jumping around like an idiot oh man it just doesnt get any better than that & being a bit of a coin fancier a sov was at the top of my list. Happy huntin guys see ya out there.
		Fisher F70 + X-Pointer

rgmcbrid		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 9:14:45 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)		My list of must find coins seems to keep getting longer rather than shorter. Really great find.
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kev		Posted : Friday, 15 February 2013 11:01:08 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Nugget Groups: Registered Joined: 6/09/2012(UTC) Posts: 38 Location: Christchurch Thanks: 4 times Was thanked: 6 time(s) in 6 post(s)		How bout I trade you my horse shoe for your soverin Ha Ha.
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kiwijw		Posted : Saturday, 16 February 2013 12:09:21 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 28/03/2010(UTC) Posts: 1,152 Thanks: 92 times Was thanked: 658 time(s) in 324 post(s)		Very nice find. Well done. And an Aussie one as well. 1860 young Queen Victoria in damn good nick too considering. You muxt be stoked for sure, Doesnt come much better than that. Good on you. Good luck out there JW :)

coinnut		Posted : Saturday, 16 February 2013 9:33:00 AM(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)		Originally Posted by: kev How bout I trade you my horse shoe for your soverin Ha Ha. You should hold on to that Kev, it might bring you luck. Keep swingin
		Fisher F70 + X-Pointer

madsonicboating		Posted : Saturday, 16 February 2013 2:37:30 PM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 21/03/2011(UTC) Posts: 674 Thanks: 187 times Was thanked: 157 time(s) in 127 post(s)		f**k yes that is awesome...once again my jealousy will drive me to swing my coil on a too hot day!
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Ash_T		Posted : Tuesday, 26 February 2013 9:43:12 AM(UTC)
Rank: Gold Ingot Groups: Registered Joined: 17/09/2011(UTC) Posts: 219 Location: Nth Canterbury Thanks: 138 times Was thanked: 28 time(s) in 25 post(s)		I guess a $2000 reserve was a little much for the gold hoarders on TM ;) Id be hard pressed to let my 1st detected sov ( that i still havent got - lol ), ever go for any price!
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