Metal Detecting Finds?

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  1. sirfordster

    sirfordster Member

    I watched the youtube vids. and, OH MY! :yawn: I gotta get the boys out tomorrow!
     
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  3. CheetahCats

    CheetahCats Colonial & Early American

    I love nohope's matchbox car finds too.

    That said, those silver bars are super cool.
     
  4. your cat

    your cat A kitty cat


    wow how often/where do you search?
     
  5. nohope587

    nohope587 Senior Member

    When I am home which is not often I try to go out for an Hour every day. My Wife and I hunt together on the week ends. Mostly School yards and parks.
     
  6. CheetahCats

    CheetahCats Colonial & Early American

    That's cool you and your wife hunt together. My gf has zero interest in this stuff. Fortunately, we both like to blow off steam by going to the driving range.
     
  7. Coinman1974

    Coinman1974 Research, Research, Research

    I have been thinking of buying a metal detector, Now i am definitely buying one! Probably won't find a thing like that but like roll searching you never know till you try.

    Regards,
    Stan
     
  8. PFCBEGA

    PFCBEGA Staff Numismatist HA.com

    Been thinking about buying one. Around here theres alot of old ghost towns and pioneer trailheads....maybe i need one lol
     
  9. wgpjr

    wgpjr Collector


    I got a hit in my yard awhile back and after I dug about a foot into the ground, I realize it was metal siding! lol Talk about an odd find. I ended up leaving it and burying the piece back, but it's probably the oddest thing I've come across.

    No major coin finds, but I have found current coinage during my searches.
     
  10. wgpjr

    wgpjr Collector

    Just want to add one thing, to those wanting to get into metal detecting, be sure you know of the laws in your area. Some places are off limits, including gov't owned land and if you try taking a find with you from there, you could be arrested.
     
  11. vipergts2

    vipergts2 Jester in hobby of kings

    I haven't found lots of good stuff yet, but I have dug a silver quarter, a war nickel, and a few wheats plus this 1867 shield nickel w/stars and rays.
     

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  12. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    I've been metal detecting for about 25 years on and off. I bought a White's DFX a couple of years ago for my birthday and I've done quite well with it. Just at the end of last season, I found an early (1900's) 18K ring and a 22K gold chain. The two items sold for just over $800. My avatar is one of my earliest gold ring finds (which I still have). The oldest Canadian coin I've found is an 1870 quarter; my oldest coin to dates is an 8 Maravedies 1817 FERNANDO VII. I've been averaging about $50 in clad a month (consider the majority is pennies!) but it does help to have one and two dollar coins to help boost the total.

    With this hobby, you won't get rich but it's the thrill of the hunt and the outdoor activity that keeps you going!
     
  13. your cat

    your cat A kitty cat

    From what I'm getting here, i think i need to detect more
     
  14. CheetahCats

    CheetahCats Colonial & Early American

    That's definitely important. Where I'm at, by either local law or Federal law, every square inch of the city is off limits. Only out further into the states is it permissible.
     
  15. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    For more info check out:

    FMDAC.org
     
  16. Pilkenton

    Pilkenton almost uncirculated



    The Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is close to me. There are dozens of abandoned homesteads. The ranger said uh-uh to metal detecting.

    There's also an abandoned Nike missile site close by that's now part of the Cook County (Cook County, Chicago) Forest Preserve. There's an old runway and streets. The buildings are gone, but the foundations are still there.

    I would love to go metal detecting at both these places.
     
  17. mpcusa

    mpcusa "Official C.T. TROLL SWEEPER"

    Wait until summer comes! The beach is a freakin goldmine!!
     
  18. CheetahCats

    CheetahCats Colonial & Early American

    In a dream world, I would get PADI certified and buy a boat, move back to Florida, and get a high-end underwater metal detector!
     
  19. Mad.Outcast

    Mad.Outcast New Member

    anybody know if this is a good deal?
    COMPASS Relic Magnum 7.
    8 inch coil & 12 inch relic coil.
    Includes carry bag, head phone and manual. $125.00
     
  20. your cat

    your cat A kitty cat

    there is a nike missile site over in the bay too! (I vistied it on a field trip long ago) its really cool, and it is still well kept. (though it still will never fire a missle)
     
  21. your cat

    your cat A kitty cat

    does anyone know of any good places to search in the bay area?
     
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