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If you metal detect or just hunt for hidden treasures then post your stories and find here. Everyone enjoys a good lost treasure story or news find and they're welcome here as well.
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Coin HELP Videos
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Daniel » Mon Jul 23, 2018 9:00 pm
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Please like, comment and subscribe to my videos! All the support is appreciated!
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I have released many more videos and have grown to over 1,700 subscribers.
Here's my latest on how to submit coins to PCGS
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Here's a cherry pickers lists of Lincoln Cent varieties & Keys
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Daniel » Sun Oct 11, 2009 10:33 pm
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Most dates and mints for Lincoln Cents are known for doubled dies and date 1989 and back are known with repunched mint marks referred to as RPMs....
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Welcome and you have done the same thing I did the first time as well as most people here. By posting to a reply to a thread after a Google search...
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Tue Feb 05, 2019 12:19 am
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Buy Metal Detectors
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Daniel » Fri Apr 19, 2013 10:14 am
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Here's links to ebay for each brand of metal detector.
Whites Metal Detectors
Garrett Metal Detectors
Bounty Hunter Detectors
Minelab Metal...
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Yeah i found an ACE 250 metal detector for 120 not really used brand new coil
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Sat Apr 20, 2013 7:30 am
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Not listed on Coneca
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zakota » Thu May 07, 2009 2:52 pm
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These are the errors I have not found on Coneca or other sites.
18 crack from planket sw to under R in America
23 serious cracked die from NW to SW...
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I have a 1961 five cent Jefferson minted on the wrong planchet. Any information on this>
John Verberkmoes
Please post pictures here i want to see...
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Mon Nov 26, 2018 11:00 pm
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Coil covers can be a problem ??
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robinsenny » Fri Jul 13, 2018 7:56 am
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Hi,
I am reading a book on surf and beach hunting (Gold Beneath the Waves), where the author says do not use coil covers . He says that the salt...
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I understand that but the head of the nail being inside the chest is where my confusion came in. Wasn't visualizing until you posted the complete...
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Tue Jul 24, 2018 6:30 pm
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Locations?
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CurtisNotCurtis » Sun Apr 01, 2018 10:45 pm
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Hello everyone, I live in mountain shadows Colorado Springs, CO, and haven’t had much luck in Ute Valley or any other nearby parks. I was just...
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You're welcome.
Keep us in the loop if they pan out for you.
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Thu Apr 05, 2018 9:51 pm
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1956 D over D wheat penny
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cope77 » Mon Oct 12, 2009 12:10 am
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Just wondering if this would be a D over D, and how much they are worth. Thank you.
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Even though this is an old thread it is a nice easy on the eyes RPM to spot.
Here are some nice images at this link. Coppercoins
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Mon Aug 07, 2017 5:22 am
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The Honey Hole
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TheCoinGuy » Mon Jun 12, 2017 1:40 pm
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About three years ago, I saw a Bounty Hunter metal detector in Sam's Club for $99. It was no frills, but did come with a pair of headphones. After...
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I don't think there is a word to describe the drool factor for treasure hunting when hearing a story like this.
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Fri Jul 14, 2017 7:33 pm
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18 Ounce Gold Nuggest Found In California!!!
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Daniel » Thu Sep 08, 2016 8:30 pm
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Wow! People are still finding little fortunes; 18 ounces of gold is more like a gold rock than a nugget. If you think that is bid then another gold...
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Yes it was at first, I panned some streams, and processed some sand and dirt. I thought I was doing okay until I found out my stash was fool's gold....
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Mon Jun 12, 2017 10:58 pm
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1998-D DIME D OVER D MINT MARK
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DIXIEROADIE » Sun Aug 02, 2009 8:26 am
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1998-D DIME THE MINT MARK APPEARS TO A D OVER D, ANY THOUGHTS
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No repunched mint marks 1990 and later so this is either a hidden clash mark or some type of die wear. It will not add any value to the coin and I...
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Tue Dec 20, 2016 1:26 pm
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1897 Barber Quarter dig up in amazing shape!
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jesjon » Tue Oct 04, 2016 11:19 pm
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Just got home and rinsed off my finds and I notice I found a beautiful 1897 Barber Quarter, approximately 1-1/2 down in dry sandy soil. I'm not sure...
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Thanks guys that's what I was thinking after looking at the same thing on eBay and it's details look as good as AU compared to what's out there. I...
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Wed Oct 05, 2016 7:47 pm
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Hunting tips in Lubbock
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Layo6 » Wed Aug 10, 2016 2:16 pm
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Anyone have any good tips on where to search in Lubbock Texas? I havent had much luck at the parks.
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You might have to do some research at the library or get some old maps and look for old homesteads.
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Wed Aug 10, 2016 6:59 pm
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Fri Oct 30, 2015 6:51 am
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artilery plate found need help identifying
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mort65 » Sun Oct 04, 2015 10:01 am
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artillyquest 002.jpg I found this piece while digging a cellar hole, I have found evidence of a fire. I have found a buckle, watch in pieces....
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Thanks for your input , I found out that the shield looking plate is the face of a Yale & Towne padlock.Too cool.
Neat. Any Idea what era or decade...
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Mon Oct 05, 2015 5:16 pm
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1985 ONE CENT COIN
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xrayman » Thu Apr 09, 2015 9:41 pm
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Hello Everyone,
Hope everyone s doing great. Yes its been quiet a while, but of course i never forget my dear friends here at CoinHelp :)
Wanted to...
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:cool: GOTCHA DANIEL,
GUESS TIME MAYBE TO DO JUST A LITTLE MORE HOMEWORK :eureka: WOULDN'T HURT. LOL.
THANK YOU GUYS,,
ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU DANIEL.
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Sun Apr 12, 2015 3:09 pm
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1909 VDB S WHEAT PENNY
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Jeffsnyder1356 » Tue Apr 07, 2015 8:29 pm
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Can you please tell me the worth value and grade this going for me. Thanks !
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ANACS will charge $29 plus shipping for 5 day turnaround or $19 for a 15 day(or longer) turnaround for economy service plus shipping. It is far and...
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Thu Apr 09, 2015 8:39 am
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Thu Jan 15, 2015 7:42 am
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1985 dime
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Jeffsnyder1356 » Sun Jan 04, 2015 7:40 am
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What is the reason why you can't read what it says above the m in dime but you can everywhere else?
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It could be post mint damage, die wear or grease filled die.
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Sun Jan 04, 2015 9:22 am
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1960 d nickel cud?
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Jeffsnyder1356 » Sat Jan 03, 2015 12:16 am
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Is the bump above WE a cud?
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I looked at it better and it's A contact mark anyways I read on this coin and it says sonethng about there being somethimg between the E and R in...
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Sat Jan 03, 2015 4:37 pm
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Colored nickel
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Jeffsnyder1356 » Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:44 am
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What is this nickel all about ?. Just found it in a nickel roll I got from the liquor store ..
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It's worth a nickel but some collector might pay a couple dollars.
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Fri Jan 02, 2015 7:51 pm
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1941 nickel
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Jeffsnyder1356 » Thu Jan 01, 2015 2:24 am
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Can you tell me the value of this nickel ?
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It's worth face value unless you're seeing something I am not.
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Thu Jan 01, 2015 11:25 am
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1820-1840 belt buckle
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mort65 » Thu Nov 27, 2014 1:52 am
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I just wanted to share this with everyone, I was not even using a metal detector. I found an old homestead foundation in the woods of a piece of...
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how big is the buckle?....2x2, 3x3, 4x4....... whistling2:
2.5x2.5
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Sun Jul 27, 2014 10:08 pm
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Diggers
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PALH1 » Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:16 pm
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you guyz got me hooked on 'DIGGERS' now........
very :cool:, not just the 'necter', but all the locations they visit.......
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Yeah, me to. The guys can be annoying but what they find and where they go is interesting. I have been metal detecting during this little break in...
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Mon Feb 24, 2014 11:23 pm
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Why not buy a gold nugget if you can't go panning?
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Daniel » Fri Jan 31, 2014 9:03 pm
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I guess buying a few nuggets is the closest I will get to finding a gold nugget, but then there's some pay dirt for sale as well. I bet the pay dirt...
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I agree and I doubt it's a rip off like the rolls.
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Mon Feb 03, 2014 7:10 pm
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100 Bars of Silver Found In Ohio
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Daniel » Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:13 pm
I found this interesting story, and even though it didn't happen recently and might be part myth and urban legend, it's still an interesting read.
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Thu Dec 19, 2013 4:13 pm
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buying a metal detecter ????????????
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hparker619 » Sun Oct 16, 2011 3:18 am
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i want to spend around $300 bucks & i've been looking on ebay at the garrett ace 250 is that a good one to buy ?
what i want to know is will it...
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It all depends on how deep the snow before you lose depth and how hard the ground is before it's a chore to dig, but wet ground is best for...
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Sun Dec 08, 2013 1:14 am
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Basic Metal Detector Help
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RubyMcKay » Tue Nov 05, 2013 2:35 am
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I'm thinking about buying our first metal detector. I don't want to invest a huge amount into it, and used would be fine.
I'd like something small...
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It's exciting looking through fields and detecting, you can find coins and artifacts and it takes up a lot of time trying to not pass up everything...
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Tue Nov 05, 2013 8:27 pm
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Best price online for Garrett ACE 250
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Coin Captain » Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:06 am
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HI I was wanting to know what the best price on the internet is for a Garrett ACE 250, new or used , your help will be much Appreciated
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You never know what you could find on your outings, especially with the right equipment at hand to make sure you don't miss that precious find....
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Fri Oct 04, 2013 8:20 am
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Found another Indian Head
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mhonzell » Sat Sep 28, 2013 7:40 pm
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Not my best find, but at least I was looking again and had a success!
Found near the mailbox of an in-town residence. Older section of town.
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Just a warning to any budding treasure hunters... ALWAYS get permission from the homeowner before digging in their yard.
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Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:54 am
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Here's the Best Buy for Metal Detector
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jimmydetectors » Wed Jul 04, 2012 4:31 am
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Here www.detectorall.com is also a good place to buy a metal detector, and there are different types for you to choose from , There are many kinds of...
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I think that is pretty cool find.Imay have to get my detector out and do some hunting
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Mon Sep 16, 2013 1:09 am
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Wasn't metal detecting, but.......
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pahwa » Mon Jun 10, 2013 8:31 pm
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This is a 1923 F Buffalo Nickle my son found while digging in the back yard. Of course he went out with the metal detector to search and didn't find...
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Nice finds anyway. That is lucky of him to make the finds. Metal detecting is always largely depends on luck. Sometime you find only trash even with...
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Mon Aug 19, 2013 7:56 am
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Colonial Coins Found over the years
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2centsal » Thu Jul 25, 2013 8:04 am
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Daniel, these are some of my Colonial Coins I found. I know there in rough shape but remember they've been in the ground a long time. CT. Copper -...
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I think with the gold coins that were widely circulated ended up being hoarded and buried in caches, plus when they became illegal to own in 1933...
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Fri Jul 26, 2013 8:43 am
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1981 error roosevelt dime
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rnb4love » Mon Mar 05, 2012 9:06 pm
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1981 error dime with error or misstrike on reverse.wanting to sell ,ned to know what it is worth.
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it's not an error or mistrike. Someone used a power tool on this coin, as nolifeking stated, no die would make these marks on a coin and this...
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Sat Jun 29, 2013 5:28 am
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What a find
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regandon » Sat Apr 27, 2013 9:24 pm
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Go to this link.
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Great article!
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Sat Apr 27, 2013 10:01 pm
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Strange Crotal Bell
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2centsal » Sun Apr 21, 2013 9:41 pm
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Hello. Been Detecting for around 11 yrs. and found this bell and haven't seen one since. I've seen round and oval but never an acorn shaped one. Need...
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That is very cool. Nice find.
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Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:12 pm
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ACE 250
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Coin Captain » Tue Apr 16, 2013 9:36 am
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I'm trying to save up for a ACE 250, does anybody know how good they work, facts about them, or just what you have found. :eureka:
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They're good metal detectors but the new Garret ACE 350 is a little better and one that I might be getting soon.
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Tue Apr 16, 2013 10:10 am
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Found an old nickel!
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Coin Captain » Thu Apr 11, 2013 10:55 am
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I went outside to metal detect with my new detector and i found a 1973-1975 nickel can't really see it yet i will get some pics later :greatfind:...
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You're a nickel richer, now just get a few rolls :thumbsup:
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Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:20 pm
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NEW FINDS!
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Coin Captain » Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:55 pm
Hey whoever has found anything new with there metal detector just post wat you found here. we can tell you what it might be if you don't know.
and...
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Wed Apr 03, 2013 6:55 pm
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Relic Find
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2centsal » Thu Mar 28, 2013 4:52 am
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Ok, so this isn't a coin but I don't know where else to turn and maybe someone can get me going in the right direction. I belong to another forum as...
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It's somoe good information but the face is too crude for identification. If you can find an image of him in that pose that would help, but no way to...
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Thu Mar 28, 2013 10:21 pm
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1969s 1¢....Need an opinion please
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UnsuRE » Mon Oct 29, 2012 2:08 am
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1969 S one cent was hoping someone could tell me if looks remotely real and worth bringing to an expert ? Thank you.
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Hey jackpinkate what makes you think that it is a collectible value . Am I missing something?
My thoughts as well...
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Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:32 pm
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Had some good luck tonight!
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Nolifeking » Mon Apr 25, 2011 8:09 pm
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Well I hit the yard again. I was focusing on just digging any target iron or not just so I can clean up the yard and hopefully clear it out enough to...
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No that's good to know.
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Thu Feb 21, 2013 5:07 pm
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Still finding some good stuff
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Nolifeking » Sat Apr 03, 2010 1:28 pm
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Well I've still been finding some nice coins and relics at my apartment. I decided to go out again yesterday after a nice rain to see what I could...
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TCOYEN wrote:not gold but that would be totaly awesome if it was. It is made from a brass rod so as that it won't scratch many other metals like a...
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Sat Jan 12, 2013 1:55 am
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Detector Models for Urban Environment
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sfwendy » Sun Mar 14, 2010 2:19 am
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Hello, my old Garrett bit the dust a few years back and I haven't replaced it. I just started collecting coins last year, but now I've used some old...
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The individual that made the purchase will be sending the email and copying myself on the email. Please let us know at your earliest convenience.
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Wed Dec 12, 2012 7:51 am
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1981 error roosevelt dime
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rnb4love » Mon Mar 05, 2012 6:38 pm
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1981 dime, seen once on antique roadshsow,1981 roosevelt dime with error mis struck tails side/ reverse side
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Yes, it's not a mint error but PMD. I thought we commented on this in another thread? I think.
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Tue Dec 11, 2012 8:03 am
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Finally got out again. Might have had some good luck.
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Nolifeking » Tue Sep 11, 2012 12:01 am
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I'm not 100% on this, but it appears to be a musket ball. It looks like it has hit something. If it is a musket ball it is my first. It is about the...
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Other than a homemade marble I can't think of anything else but a musketball. Good that you got out again.
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Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:32 am
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Buttons 101
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2centsal » Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:53 pm
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Hello everyone, welcome to Buttons 101. There seems to be some confusion over two buttons, The Tombac and the Pewter Variety. This is good for the...
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Interesting and thanks for sharing. I think I have found a pewter button before but never thought much of it. I don't have it either since it was a...
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Fri Aug 24, 2012 3:17 pm
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Button Finds
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2centsal » Sat Aug 18, 2012 4:02 pm
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Hello everyone ! As a Metal Detectorist for 10 years off and on, I've found hundreds of buttons. Most of the time there's not much on the back than...
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You take care. Man that is amazing. If my friends wife gets to a point where she isn't getting better maybe I will mention PLS. My understanding...
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Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:28 pm
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Unusual Belt Plate ! Must See
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2centsal » Wed Aug 22, 2012 4:36 pm
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I found this Detecting a few years back. No one has figured it out. Anyone here have some ideas ? 100_1236.jpg 100_1237.jpg
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That is a very cool belt buckle. Finding anything with a metal detector is a kick unless it is pull tabs and nails. lol
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Wed Aug 22, 2012 7:18 pm
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Very new at coin grading
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Nolifeking » Fri Jan 15, 2010 3:13 am
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Any chance you guys could take a look at these and tell me what you think the grades might be. Sorry if the pictures aren't very good, but I tried my...
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Hey alot of people are when coins get into that Mint State category which is what I'm seeing .As far as the picture taking, it takes alot of...
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Last post by 2centsal
Wed Aug 08, 2012 9:38 pm
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Got the metal detector out
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LWH36 » Sun Apr 01, 2012 9:41 pm
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First hunt of the year. I took the metal detector around the yard and found 10 pennies 2 nickels 3 dimes and 2 quarters.
Nothing really good, but at...
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I own metal detector and when I went to the beach I always took them there and they can give me some surprises. and I also can take it to the park to...
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Wed Jul 04, 2012 4:30 am
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A few more finds
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Nolifeking » Thu Jun 10, 2010 2:36 pm
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I finally got some time to put these up. They came from a few different locations, but since I'm putting them all up at once I didn't see the point...
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Exactly. The fun is not knowing what you will find. Being younger myself most of what I did up I have no idea what it is. I have a great time taking...
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Fri Apr 13, 2012 11:41 pm
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