I do alot of metal detecting and find alot of old coins. Today I found a 1905 one centavo. I cant find what its worth for anything. Anyone have an idea what it may be worth?
Hi Hi I have a White Metal detector and wonder if you have any hints that you wouldn't mind giving me?? I went the other day and found a steel pipe and a piece of metal. The best I've found is two old bridle bits and a old axe head. Thanks for any help! Spencer
Well I have never attempted the activity myself, but I have clients that do it all the time. I have been told that once you find a object like a coin, once it is removed go over the spot again. Most of the larger coins will be found at lower depths than others. Here in Delaware, the beaches are the hot spots. We have one in particular that is referred to as coin beach. After each storm, Spanish coins can be found pretty easily. Old houses seem to be a good bet also. We get guys who bring in Walkers and Barbers that were found in the old floor boards.
Yes, I can give some helpful hints. Whites is a good brand. What model do you have? I hunt with a Tesoro. #1 rule of detecting is research. You cant find something that isnt there to find. If you are after change...go to a high school. I hunt the local high school between the student parking lot and the front door. Always look for old houses or churches. The older the better. People have been taking change for the offering to church since who knows when. As far as technique, make sure your coil stays flat to the ground during the ENTIRE swing. Always go slow and overlap your swings. The signal that comes out of the coil goes down in a cone shape. Overlap your swings by at least half the width of your coil. I went detecting with a buddy the other day and he loves to swing his machine at 90 mph and was finding alot more money than me, but I was finding the old silver coins and the deep ones because I was taking my time. If you want to find gold, keep your discrimination low enough thta you are finding pull tabs. Gold falls in the same conductivity range as pull tabs so if you are finding pull tabs, you will find the gold if it is there. If you have anymore questions you can email me at jmgifts2002@yahoo.com Good luck.
If you find gold doubloons in the ocean, they must be worthless as they will not be mint condition. This site is ran by baboons and only poo is slung by the 'experts.'
