Metal Detecting - Beach Hunt - $5.32 in modern coins

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  1. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Hello everyone,
    Today I did a 6 hour beach metal detecting hunt at Brooklyn's Brighton Beach also known as Coney Island. First I want to share a few pictures I took of the amusement park. You may know or not know these famous landmarks..

    Cyclone Roller Coaster
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    Wonder Wheel
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    Parachute Drop
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    Amusement Rides
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    So, I didn't find any gold or silver jewelry. I'm a little bummed out about it :(
    And I met 4 locals who have been detecting the area for years and they stated they have noticed that the good finds have been less recently.

    I found $5.32 in modern clad, Nickels and cents
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    A cheap toy car made in China
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    And this was the best find today..
    1973 MARDI GRAS Aluminum Medallion
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    And I can't forget to share Nathan's Hot Dog shop
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    Last edited: Jun 6, 2026
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  3. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Too bad you had a disappointing day. Not every day can be a good. At least you learned not to go back there for a while.
     
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  4. Eric the Red

    Eric the Red Exploring the World of Coins Supporter

    Blast from the past Thanks for posting photos of Brighton Beach. It's been about 35 years since my last visit, seemed like yesterday. Looked like a beautiful day.
     
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  5. Mr.Q

    Mr.Q Well-Known Member

    Having fun at Coney Island and a bit of success detecting, I would say you did pretty darn well, congrats!
     
  6. rte

    rte Well-Known Member

    Something is usually better than Nothing.
    Doesn't quite cover the cost
    Gas
    Batteries
    Food at Nathan's :p
     
  7. Barney McRae

    Barney McRae Supporter! Supporter

    Is Nathan's based out of NYC? They are my favorite hot dog. They are mighty proud of them price wise. The ones with "foreskins" on them are the best. They seal in all those scrumptious preservatives that lock flavor in. :D
     
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  8. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Started in 1916 is what I know.
    Here is the history..
    Nathan's Famous - Wikipedia https://share.google/p3yyLflTt4YuzkrDO

    Oh. Some new information

    Nathan's Famous hot dogs for retail sale are manufactured by Smithfield Foods, which produces them at major meat processing facilities located across the United States, including a primary plant in Cincinnati, Ohio.
     
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  9. Barney McRae

    Barney McRae Supporter! Supporter

    Thanks for that bit of history. Now I know where Coney Island hot dogs nickname came from.:hungry:
     
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