Neil in West Jersey
New member
A few weeks back I got a private message from a new V3i user in my region named Rick. He was interested in learning more about the V3i and asked if I would mind if he came along with me one day, as he has not found anything but modern coins. I had some appointments in his area today so I arranged to meet him at his house after work to show him some pointers. I was happily surprised when I pulled into the driveway and saw the shingle in front saying "Farmhouse c. 1768", (although he stated that the house is more likely mid 19th century).
We walked around the yard for a bit talking about my settings and how to interpret the data being displayed. He listened along for a while on his wireless headphones (what a great way to learn!). After digging some trash signals I pointed to a line of large old trees and told him what a great looking spot to detect. We split up and each went to a tree to detect. I got a solid/jumpy 83 reading on my display at a depth of 4 1/2 inches. I was hoping for an old silver SLQ or Barber and dug the plug, calling him over to watch me recover it. He came over and immediately saw it sticking out of the dirt. He was simply amazed, and ran into the house to show his girlfriend.
We did some more detecting and found the usual assortment of buckles and buttons, and I departed with him insisting that I keep the coin.
Below is a picture of the coin, as well as my new metal detecting buddy, Rick. I love this hobby!!!
(The picture of the coin was the last photo I got before the zoom cr@pped out on me ...this is the third camera this happened to. I need to invest in one of the new rugged outdoorsman models now available, so, no post cleaning photos...sorry!)
We walked around the yard for a bit talking about my settings and how to interpret the data being displayed. He listened along for a while on his wireless headphones (what a great way to learn!). After digging some trash signals I pointed to a line of large old trees and told him what a great looking spot to detect. We split up and each went to a tree to detect. I got a solid/jumpy 83 reading on my display at a depth of 4 1/2 inches. I was hoping for an old silver SLQ or Barber and dug the plug, calling him over to watch me recover it. He came over and immediately saw it sticking out of the dirt. He was simply amazed, and ran into the house to show his girlfriend.
We did some more detecting and found the usual assortment of buckles and buttons, and I departed with him insisting that I keep the coin.
Below is a picture of the coin, as well as my new metal detecting buddy, Rick. I love this hobby!!!
(The picture of the coin was the last photo I got before the zoom cr@pped out on me ...this is the third camera this happened to. I need to invest in one of the new rugged outdoorsman models now available, so, no post cleaning photos...sorry!)
Found a great coin and made a new friend and hunting partner. Doesn't get better than that!
, closest most of us (out west here) can have to that is a railroad track penny! Nice coin and sure some good spot is out there with your name on it. My list in pre- Civil War is almost nothing. (We do find more other stuff......but still.)