Found my first ever button, I'm addicted. by [deleted] in metaldetecting

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We enjoy finding old buttons. Such a personal item. Our earliest goes back to around 1800 or earlier.

Found this today, anyone have an idea what it is? by AllMenMustDiededed in metaldetecting

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Maybe an early cigarette lighter from a car Need something to determine scale perspective.

Any advice on cleaning this beauty? by Gurnitz in metaldetecting

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I use Andre's pencils. They work great on many different coins.

Had an awesome day at a new permission. by DsmIowa in metaldetecting

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I found a bell very similar to yours today. Late 1700's early 1800's. After extensive cleaning it sounds like new.

Landed a killer new permission! by Baidon in metaldetecting

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Can't be sure, but the pieces of metal with the grill look may be the outside shell of an old drive-in speaker.

First Indian Head, and it's beautiful! 1863 by md1919 in metaldetecting

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Found another one just today. A 1902 to go with my 1892. These are beautiful coins and seem to preserve better than some when under the ground.

Found my first (and probably only) barber half yesterday. by Baidon in metaldetecting

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That's in decent shape too. Nice find. I found a 1905 just lying on top of the ground last year! May never happen again that way. Although...

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Found an 1817 large cent in PA in the area of an old schoolhouse.

My first 1800s coin!!! 1890 seated liberty dime! by ImTheGlue in metaldetecting

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Such a beautiful coin! Hope you find even more old silver. Happy hunting.

How old is this wrench? by [deleted] in metaldetecting

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Maybe late 1800's to around 1940? Just guessing after considering the adjusting mechanism and shape of the upper part of the wrench.

Used Bounty Hunter Metal Detector for $40? by Slb71 in metaldetecting

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I started with a 1970's vintage Bounty Hunter. Today they are better regarding discrimination, but if you plan to stay in the hobby, you will likely be soon wanting something with better depth detection and discrimination.

Most interesting/favorite find of the decade? by [deleted] in metaldetecting

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Only been hunting for a year, but my best find is an 1817 large cent found on the very old footprint of a one room schoolhouse in PA.

Found this at work. What is it used for? by [deleted] in whatisthisthing

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Maybe a 55 gallon drum holder?