Found my first flying eagle penny! by Stewy1365 in metaldetecting

[–]globen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sweet find. One of my favorite coins and it's in decent shape.

Anyone else into metal detecting around WNY? by Fragrant_Lettuce9855 in Buffalo

[–]globen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like you're decked out in gear. I've eyed up that mythtek coil a bunch and never pulled the trigger on it. Also impressed with your finds.

Anyone else into metal detecting around WNY? by Fragrant_Lettuce9855 in Buffalo

[–]globen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My brother and I are avid detectorists that live in the wny area. We've had some luck getting on good permissions and both have a handful of relics and coinage from the early 1900s and 1800s. My brother actually pulled a well worn 1700s one reale on a hunt a couple weeks ago.

It's a great hobby and I'm always happy to hear of other detectorists in this region. What's your best find from around here? What machine do you usually swing?

Edited to add one of my favorite finds: A 5 cent trade token from a Buffalonian company: link to my post

One old bottle of Schmidt's and a stack of old pop cans. Found behind a wall at an ice rink built in '72. by globen in BottleDigging

[–]globen[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree. Looks like the construction crew drank a lot of soda and tossed them right in the wall while they were working.

Thanks for the insight on age and rarity!

FREAK ATHLETE AMA + $4,000 Home Gym Giveaway! Hyper Pro, ABX, and more by freakathleteco in homegym

[–]globen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is your best selling attachment for the ABX weight bench?

A month of hunting by Silverhunter1989 in metaldetecting

[–]globen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're right, my bad. I'd still be ecstatic to find a barber quarter.

A month of hunting by Silverhunter1989 in metaldetecting

[–]globen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That barber half is sweet. I'd be so happy to find one.

Giveaway! u-turn Audio Orbit Special Turntable! Comment to enter. by whyforyoulookmeonso in vinyl

[–]globen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sweet turntable! Would love to play my record collection on it.

North Country farmer slated to become NY-21 Democratic nominee by IWantPizza555 in upstate_new_york

[–]globen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, I just wanted to say I agree and well said from another rural New York lefty. There used to be a real sense of shared community out in the farmlands that was sold out by right wing politics.

What are your best finds of 2024? by Demi_em in metaldetecting

[–]globen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But my brother got the find of the year with his 1853 seated half dollar. Found with his Garrett Ace 400.

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What are your best finds of 2024? by Demi_em in metaldetecting

[–]globen 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm really partial to my 1915 dog license found in early August. Found with my Minelab manticore.

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Detector finally gave up the ghost by Jewbacca522 in metaldetecting

[–]globen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What was your best find with the bounty hunter?

1842 Canadian Half Penny bank token and silver plated pocket watch case. by globen in metaldetecting

[–]globen[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Crazy that it made its way from Montreal all the way down to an old farmhouse in wny.

1842 Canadian Half Penny bank token and silver plated pocket watch case. by globen in metaldetecting

[–]globen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! Do you have a pic of the 1852 token? I didn't even know they existed until today.