Gold find in the outback!

JeffH · September 01, 2020, 12:59:53 PM

My nephew found this in a dirt lane near his house this morning -Alice Springs. Handed it to the police. Now the wait to see if it is claimed.

Triggersmob · September 01, 2020, 06:35:20 PM

Well, that's an unusual find.
I hope your nephew gets to keep it.

JeffH · September 01, 2020, 07:31:28 PM

So does he.
He asked what it might be worth. I think my answer shocked him.

Unicorn · September 02, 2020, 09:10:18 AM

What an unusual find Jeff! Apart from a drop after a theft the only thing I can think of is someone moving house and dropped it. Wow.

JeffH · September 02, 2020, 11:23:15 AM

The Queen's Beasts 2018 Black Bull 1 oz Gold Bullion Coin
We were thinking possibly a stolen one.

gweidion · September 02, 2020, 12:27:02 PM

I can't imagine a drunk collector would be walking around with them in their pockets. Pretty much guaranteed to be stolen.
It is strange how knocked about it is as well. Shame about that really.

Unicorn · September 02, 2020, 05:19:23 PM

Yes a few bumps in it eh! I was thinking more an accumulation put into a cardboard box to take to a trailer/van and the box wasn't sturdy enough to take the weight and a seam opened enough for it to depart. If you want to see a drunk collector ...... I do try when I'm allowed. :blush: (I'm always on a short lead) :laugh2:

JeffH · September 02, 2020, 05:43:04 PM

It was in the dirt in the laneway so could have been much more battered than that -driven over, walked on.

JeffH · December 02, 2020, 12:26:34 PM

The coin was not claimed and he now has it back. Wants to cash it in and would like advice on how to best realise the value of the gold.
Any suggestions?
I said I would make an offer but he said not to bother as he would not believe me.

Unicorn · December 02, 2020, 01:03:07 PM

Jeff, you poor bugga, don't be offended by people responses on the internet these days. (I do, but then again I have a big issue with my anxiety too). Just sit back, let it go, enjoy a red (or two) and be happy. The noodling gods will always look after you as you're good bloke.

JeffH · December 02, 2020, 01:04:20 PM

I wasn't offended. I knew that he knew that my offer would be way too low.

Unicorn · December 02, 2020, 01:05:31 PM

Lol! Something to chat about when we eventually get to catch up!

JeffH · December 02, 2020, 01:23:41 PM

A local jeweller has offered him $2,200 -says nominal gold value less 9%. That sounds about right and probably as good as he will get.

Unicorn · December 02, 2020, 01:28:17 PM

Yes, if it means nothing to him on a personal level (I'm big on sentimental value) ..... then he'd be mad not to take it.

JeffH · December 02, 2020, 02:43:09 PM

And take it he did!