I use a minelab explorer 2. Would not use any other. Stared with a whites qxt. If I were you I would start with nice mid range detector just...
I always use the phone. Find the church name, check the phone book. Call the pastor. They are always friendly (hope so). Just tell em that...
Thanks Frank. From what I have seen from the detecting forums I post on you are correct. Some however say it was made earlier. Around 1840s?...
Nothing wrong with that. Believe me I have days where I don't find a thing, well a thing I consider not worthy. clad coinage and the like. A...
Nothing can beat experience and knowing what your detector is telling you. Other wise you will just dig junk all day and get frustrated. Saying...
Not really 5-8 inch range. But the diggin at this particular park is hard. Lots of roots to dig through. Still fun though. Thanks
I went detecting this morning at an old park that used to hold G.A.R. meeting around the turn of the century. I have made some good finds there...
This was last year. The best were.. A 1915 Barber Half, 1866 2 center, two seated dimes, a 1864 L Indian head cent, two 1861 Indian heads. A...
..with a metal detector that is...This Church lot was a great spot for me last summer. Found some great coins there. Just outta the picture...
Old church lots would be a great place to start if you have a hard time asking permission. I have never gotten a no from a church. Just call up...
Its all about what you are after. I love old coins. So I put myself in areas where people gathered back in the day. Parks that have been...
Easy. Now this is not common but last year before I sold my other detector. I found 3 coins at an old spot and sold the 3 of em on e-bay for...
Most old coins are at least 5 inches down. I tend not to dig anything less than that. I may miss some that way but I just love the old coins. Jim
I have a minelab explorere 2. Thanks
..detected at an old fairgrounds spot that dates to the 1860s. Had a good day. Found 5 silver dimes. 3 mercs, 1 rosie and a seated!! The...
I remember when this was originally posted on a metal detecting forum. What a find!! http://forum.treasurenet.com/index.php/topic,54405.0.html
That was my oldest silver coin find. a 1835 bust dime Still have the pics at least. [IMG]
This was the remainder of common coins I found while detecting over the last 7 years. Hated doing it but needed the money for bills. I did keep...
Most of em I just give a quick hydrogen peroxide bath. Just takes all the dirt off. Our Michigan soil does most of the work. Keeps the old...
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