Afriscot Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 This will be brief as Rob will no doubt want to comment on today's hunt. We met in the dark and headed out to our spot when it was light enough to see. The wind was blowing cold out of the north and yet later, the temperature warmed to almost 80 degrees. If you have seen my posts from the last week you know I was into some gold. When we started the day today, I had Rob use the GPZ 7000 where I had found my gold and he got a warble. I would'have never heard it but Rob is a master at listening. After ten minutes of digging, a gigantic nugget popped out. It was way down in a crack with the thin edge on one sticking up. The huge nugget weighed 12.8 ounces. A little over a pound. I took a video on the phone but it's not letting me send it so ROb can post. We will figure it out. The picture doesn't do it justice and Rob's picture will show how thick the nugget is. Once in a lifetime nugget. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 29, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hey Afriscot, Yes, one of the best day ever out detecting with a great long time friend. It's great over the years we have been able to share locations with each other and always seems to come out with some nice gold. I would have never thought it was going to be a "One Pound" Gold nuggets, but when I heard the faint, wobble sounds, I had a good idea it was a good, deep nugget. Congrats to both of us on another successful hunt in the Goldfield. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravelwasher Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Holy smokes thats huge!!! Wow ....breathtaking nugget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knifemaker84 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Wow wow wow!!!! Great find!!!! They are still out there!!! Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Get that video posted!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 29, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hello Guys, Here is that same nugget, after digging for about 15 minutes to expose the bedrock. It's wedged in a bedrock crack and required some effort to get the darn thing out. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cowkiller Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) Aww you should throw that one back and let it grow up a little. Ha! Nice find. So jealous! Edited January 29, 2018 by Cowkiller Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIAMONDBACKDAVE Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Never ceases to amaze me. That's why Rob is Mr. MASTER. Lol ; )~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walker Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 That may be once in a lifetime for some but you guys will see more of them! Great job. So glad to see something like that pop out. It motivates me! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) Not saying you're fibbing but 12ounces? That must be pretty thick to be 12 ounces. Bradshaws? Edited January 29, 2018 by jjbond Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Beautiful gold! Congrats! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunk Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Awesome find Rob, congrats! How deep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bsumbdy Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, Gravelwasher said: Holy smokes thats huge!!! That's what she said!! Lol sorry I couldn't resist. Congratulations on an amazing nugget! Would love to see the vid!! Chris 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 2 minutes ago, bsumbdy said: That's what she said!! .. actually that was pretty good..haahaa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 3 hours ago, nuggethunting said: Hello Guys, Here is that same nugget, after digging for about 15 minutes to expose the bedrock. It's wedged in a bedrock crack and required some effort to get the darn thing out. I'm not asking the exact location but do you have any photos showing the type of ground it's in, bench, in a wash, ect, anything information sharing of value to the rest of us along the lines of which you can share? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin nuggethunting Posted January 29, 2018 Admin Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Hey All, Thanks for the comments. The find was found due to "Teamwork," between a great friend and myself. Yes, I found the gold nugget and it is fact over a Troy Pound in weight, solid. The dirty weight was 13.1 ounces, the clean weight toggles between 12.8-12.9 troy ounces. Without giving too much info, since this is a private area, it was located in Arizona. This is truly a blessing from God, as we both have worked extremely hard prospecting and exploring in this area for many years. A find like this is a lifetime find and very unexpected. As for all the details, I didn't get exact depth and such. We both were so excited, so we spent more time on talking about how the heck it got there and such rather than all the details on depth, settings and such. Thanks for all the comments. I have searched for gold nuggets for over 20 years now and can finally say I joined the "1 Pound Club." 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABKen Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 1 hour ago, nuggethunting said: As for all the details, I didn't get exact depth and such. We both were so excited, so we spent more time on talking about how the heck it got there and such rather than all the details on depth, settings and such. Congratulations on the find. I would hope that at some point you can recall the above details for those who would find them very interesting. A few more pictures of the nugget would also be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
way2cool Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Congrats Rob. I still like your 7 or 9 ozer better only because I know where it came from HAHA. Seriously that is really a nice piece. I have been lucky enough to have seen and held a few pounders but never found anything even close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Wow, Rob... a $25,000 payday ain't too shabby!!!! WTG! Cheers, Unc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 5 minutes ago, Uncle Ron said: Wow, Rob... a $25,000 payday ain't too shabby!!!! WTG! Cheers, Unc Spot price today is $1,339.30 x 12.8 = $17,143.04 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 2 hours ago, ABKen said: Congratulations on the find. I would hope that at some point you can recall the above details for those who would find them very interesting. A few more pictures of the nugget would also be much appreciated. Agree, I'm sure none of us want to know the specific location but we'd all love to hear what kind of geology it was found in, bench, wash, side etc and perhaps some photos of the general area so we can all learn about the arizona geological signs to look for on our own hunts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyy Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Dang, Rob. So happy for you! That nugget is gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Ron Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 Just now, jjbond said: Spot price today is $1,339.30 x 12.8 = $17,143.04 That nugget is worth 2x spot, easily....Cheers, Unc 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjbond Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 (edited) 1 minute ago, Uncle Ron said: That nugget is worth 2x spot, easily....Cheers, Unc Uh huh... ok... I agree, nugget factor ads value but I think that's a stretch. Edited January 29, 2018 by jjbond 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldies1955 Posted January 29, 2018 Report Share Posted January 29, 2018 WOW!!!!!!! Thats crazy!!!! Congrats to you guys. God really blessed you on that one Tom H. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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