Read articles from some of the best metal detectorists and what they have found in metal detecting along with tips. See relics, old coins, nice jewelry, and bizarre finds
Detectorist Phil Massie is a ghost town hunter; he researches to find towns that used to be bustling but have no buildings that are standing today. The ghost towns are mostly railroad towns, logging camps, tent cities, and vacant mines. Phil swings an XP Deus II metal detector and showcases some impressive relic finds on…
Let’s start with the big question: What is a VDI, and how does it relate to metal detectors? In simple terms, your metal detector is sending a wave of energy into the ground and when that wave hits a metal object, it will, in turn bounce the wave back to your detector, providing it’s own…
No matter where you metal detect you are likely to unearth an old bullet or casing. From shotgun headstamps to Civil War Minie Balls, there are ways to help identify the ammunition in question. Thankfully, I’ve been able to get some insight from Aquachigger who has agreed to share some of his knowledge. In this…
The history of Ohio is vast, admitted to the Union as the 17th state in 1803 and the first state from what was once known as the Northwest Territory. Like many states, Ohio has had its fair share of trials and tribulations. From Fort Laurens’s involvement in the American Revolutionary War, the battles of the…
For most detectorists, treasure can mean many things. The spots we hunt are all different, however, our final motive is to recover lost items, coins, and treasure! It doesn’t matter what machine you use or the location you are at in the world, there is always something that gets us excited in the field of…
When you are organizing your clad coins found from your metal detecting adventures, consider putting the following coins to the side, rather than depositing them in a bank, dropping them into the local Coinstar machine, or using them for a purchase. The list below is key dates and mints of clad coins and wheat cents,…
Indian Head Cent, Indian Head Penny, IHP, IHC, or whatever else you call them it is likely you know one when you see it. The Indian Head Cent is a lovely coin that pre-dates any living being on this planet now, having been produced from the years 1859 through 1909. To some, it is just…
This metal detecting story and detectorist melts my heart. It shows the compassion and selflessness of the metal detecting community on many levels and across countries. Linden is the son of Cheryl, and the nephew of Drew, who I went to high school with in Vancouver, Canada. With classmates keeping connections over the years through…
When metal detectorists come across Wheat cents they often disregard them as just another penny. It is not unheard of to hear someone say “another stinkin’ Lincoln!” and then move along as if they had not just found something of value. However, some of those Wheat cents are worth much more than their meager ‘One…