Out and about several weeks ago before ,and it was one off those nights where nothing was going on , not even for the other detectorists who are usually good for a chat. Not one target after several hours so I sat down and watched the waves and the world go by .
I decided to change tact and remembered a spot several kilometres away under a structure and not to far from roadworks with dirt being pushed everywhere. I new other detectorists would of clobbered the road works but left the area I was going to target untouched , at least I hoped anyway.
Was only about 5 feet sloping to three feet of space , and location was shielded from the elements since the structure was built in the early 1900s .
So I dropped most of the gear except the pinpointer and shortened the Knox . First targets were crusty silvers and decimals , but geez I was excited . 1854 penny popped out terrible condition , but hey I was swearing under my breath in excitement as the silvers were still popping up along with some decimals and a foreign coin . Anyways after clearing the site I went home to inspect the goodies . I new the silvers were cactus and could not be salvaged but I at least had money for big Mac on the way home and the rest of the coins to look at .
Got home and laid the coins out all the silvers were toast except a few 6ers so I used them to make 3 one ounce bars , the pennys really faired well as did the euro because I think I found them right up against the walls . Anyways 3 half pennies and 6 pennies which I will throw up tomorrow . I knew from their condition that they were well sheltered and may not of seen the light of day since being their .
Pulled out the Euro or what I thought was a euro and stumble back a little bit in surprise , fridge near by so instinctively opened it and pulled a fat yak out for a sip while I looked at the date. 1898 , shiny yellow , bit of dirt on it . Horse one side , old vic on the other .
And thats when it hit me , if it weighs 7.99 grams or so , well I could have a sov ...... Ah common fellas I knew what it was when I pulled it out of the finds bag and the fat yaks were leaving the fridge fast .
Anyways Sent the beautiful girl to NCS for cleaning as Im a member of the ANA and get discount for cleaning over a certain value . My biggest worry was the coin making it over to the US and back without getting lost . Well today it arrived and here she is
Unusual soil chemistry , first 20cent piece found exhibiting extreme iridescence under light , although cant really see it with the I phone.
) . Anyways here are the picks from this evening . Happy hunting . 
