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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;paddyman98, post: 6453487, member: 44615&quot;]When metal detecting all has to be taken into consideration when trying to determine the surface condition of a metal detected coin. What type of Environmental Exposure such as..</p><p>Was it buried in tight or loose soil, dirt, clay, or sand?</p><p>What temperatures does the area experience?</p><p>Was it in an open field or wooded vegitated area?</p><p><br /></p><p>All these factors can affect the look of a buried coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>Example.. A coin found in a plowed field can have a nastier look than a coin found in a wooded area. Why? They spray or add chemicals to the soil such as fertilizers and pesticides. Corrosion will set in after many years of chemical exposure.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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