You Can You Find Many Things with a Metal Detector
Things you can find with a metal detector
Metal detecting is an exciting hobby that transforms an ordinary day outdoors into a treasure hunt. Whether you're exploring the grounds of an old church, the beaches or a historic battlefield, a metal detector can help find fascinating items. Here are some unique finds made by metal detector enthusiasts in the last couple of years.
Coins Through the Ages
- Buffalo Nickel: One enthusiast recently unearthed their first Buffalo nickel , a U.S. coin minted between 1913 and 1938. Its intricate design and historic value make it a prized discovery.
- Colonial Coins: A 1717 silver coin found with a Garrett Ace detector speaks to America’s colonial past. Similarly, a Draped Bust cent from the late 1700s recovered with a Garrett AT Max represents an era when the United States was finding its footing as a nation.
- Roman Coins: Roman coins dating back nearly 2,000 years showcase the deep history embedded in European soils.
Artifacts and Relics
- Military Buttons: World War I military buttons recovered by one detectorist offer a tangible connection to the past, reminding us of the sacrifices made in the early 20th century.
- World War Relics: A remarkable find along the Dutch/German border included a BMW R4 motorcycle from WWII discovered using an XP Deus. Other treasures include 1800s pistols found in North America.
- Antiques: One detectorist found a fairly historic antique detecting in Ethiopia.
Jewelry, Gold & More
- Gold nugget: One amateur gold miner in Australia finds a gold nugget with Equinox 800 valued at $100,000+ and another finds gold in quarts with an Minelab X-Terra 705 Gold detector. While one detectorist finds a gold nugget in a Vermont dirt road with a XP Deus 2, another finds some nuggets while camping with an Equinox 800.
- Gold Coins: Multiple gold coins were uncovered in a single hunt.
- Gold Rings: A 24k gold ring was found with a Nokta Simplex near an old church, while a 10k gold ring was recovered using an Equinox 900. Unique jewelry, including rare designs, was also unearthed with the XP Deus 2.
- Underwater Finds: Venturing where many things are lost but few are willing to venture, users have reported a collection of finds while scuba diving with a Minelab Excalibur.
As you can see, there are many opportunities to find new and historic items across the globe. Whether or not a place has been detected before, it may not matter. On land or in water, you can find a lot of treasures! You can find new things that others missed, especially if you have a new detector as this detectorist reported using a Minelab Manticore.