Metal Detector finds!!!!

I'd keep searching if I were you... Maybe set the settings to be more sensitive and know that some of what you dig will be junk. Those sound like they were pretty deep, so there may be others that aren't being picked up.

 

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Its fun to find coins and i have found its a good way to relax and get away from everyday stress that comes from your work.
Ive owned one for about 22 years and wouldnt trade it for anything.
But i am finding it harder to find places to look as when you ask for permission to look on others property they seem to think you know there is something of value there and will refuse to let you look.
Still its a good way to find coins and you really can get in touch with nature and snakes.
I once found a shild nickle in a brown zip up change purse under an old country store that i went to as a small kid.
Also a 1901 ihc was in it also.
You never seem to forget some of the coins you find.
Ive started to log the places where i find coins and have found it makes a great read on days when you cant get out go.
Happy coin hunting to all no matter how you get your coins.

 

I’ve been trying to master my detector for a year or so now. I’ve not had much luck to say the least. I live in the city and the urban landscape often yields A LOT of bogus hits, as most spots have debris all over the place. On a typical sweep I usually get a hit every 3 inches and cannot dig every time I get a steady beep. I’ve unearthed two coins, both on my own property. A mid 1990’s nickel and dime, both in such poor condition that it took magnification to identify any distinguishing marks. Despite the fact that both were mutilated pretty bad, I kept them as a reminder of the small victories in life.

 

I was working with a metal detector today, so this thread caught my eye. I was wondering if you have any tips on how to get the best results out of an older detector.

My dad lost a gold ring while working in his garden (making adobe bricks). We spent about an hour breaking apart the bricks he'd made into small pieces and running the metal detector across them.

No luck so far. Will try some more tomorrow.

 

I've got a garrett ace 350 a few months ago and so far all I've found are two cents and an esso oil can.

 

First century Celtic dagger pommel found just down my street, its made of lead with an iron neck.

 

I found a pretty nice condition 1872 half dime when I went detecting recently, I will post my finds soon.

 

I love metal detecting! Unfortunately, I've mostly found nails and trash, but I've found a few circulating US and Canada coins.

 

that celtic dagger rocks.

 

that is cool

 

Nice. What is the recommended method for cleaning coins that have been in the ground for years?
Just soak in distilled water? Any cleaner m ore aggressive then distilled water can be used?

 

Dang you did really well! Great finds! :thumb:

 

Would this be a proper place to ask everyone what detector they use?

I really REALLY want to buy one and have no idea where to start.

 

I have a Fisher F2, but I only received it today So I can't give you my opinion just yet.

I hear it is a good entry level detector, as is the Ace.

I had 200 bucks in gift cards on amazon, so I thought, hey why not?

 

This is something I have always wanted to try but have never taken the plunge.
I'm curious if any of you are near the Mississippi. I hear it is VERY low right now and there may be some spactacular finds in the parts that are rarely exposed.

 

Because of the draught?

 

have you ground balanced your machine/

 

My wife recently invested in a Garrett AT Pro for me, probably the best machine for the money.

 

I own a Bounty Hunter Quick Draw II and I believe it has automatic ground balancing. I think I just need to get the hang of the notch settings. I've successfully located stuff using my detector, but it's always junk. On my last outing I found a random steel plate, a padlock, and a piece of aluminum siding. I just kinda laughed to myself and figured I was at least doing a great job ridding the neighborhood of litter. I've been sticking close to home because the surrounding neighborhoods are not very friendly and there have been a large number of armed robberies in broad daylight reported over the past few months. I feel as though detecting in those areas would attract a lot of unwanted attention. A lot of the other, nicer areas nearby are within the jurisdiction of the National Park Service and it is illegal for me to detect there.

 

"have you ground balanced your machine/"

What is ground balance?