I've got permition for hunting at one of old Auckland Schools,
The Director told me that there was another detectorist before me, so i didnt expect much out of place.
So about a month ago i went to scout and found couple of old pennies, so was a good sign that something nice could be left as targets were deep 4+ inches in the ground.
So today i went for a proper 2 hour hunt and was really successful! i wanted to find at least 1 Silver coin, but managed 2!
So total new dollars were 4.8$ and i didn't photo that. as no one cares :D
But check out my old finds:
I managed to find "Safety Patrol" bedge (was really solid 88 on my gold bug and i really thought its gonna be Florin or Half Crown)
Also old Pocket Knife..
I recon it was a really good hunt :-)
No waiting till 4 Pm to got for Beach hunt.
Also, check out that other NZ detectorist were finding same Badge : Safety Patrol
3 good finds there Max.
ReplyDeleteSilver coins are cool finds but I also like finding tokens, badges and buttons now.
Did you check the date on the sixpence.. you want a 1935.
ReplyDeleteand yes, I've got a trio of those safety badges.
ISn't it 1935 New Zealand Threepence as there were 40,000 minted. ?
ReplyDeleteA New Zealand 1935 50% silver Threepence (George V), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $3,500 NZD. If it has been circulated but still in good condition, it might fetch anything from $220 to $1,000 NZD.
There were 40,000 minted.
A New Zealand 1935 50% silver Threepence (George V)(Proof FDC), uncirculated and in absolute mint condition could fetch up to $2,800 NZD.