Today's finds and a question about silva

[detectorbase]

About a month ago I hit a small lot close to a train depot. Lots of wine bottle screw caps and shredded beer cans to content with. I was able to pull a single Wheat cent from that trip in March.

Today, I thought I'd give it another try. I had a couple of hours to blow and wasn't expecting much. To my surprise, some keepers started finding their way to the surface. It utterly blows me away how you can miss targets from a previous hunt.

I did do some small adjustments to the SE, but I doubt that would explain today's luck.

1919 Wheat (I think it's 1919.. barely readable)
1936 D Wheat
1944 D Wheat
1924 D Buffalo (date is badly worn, but can see it under magnification)
1936 D Buffalo
1943 S Jefferson (War Nickel!)
1941 S Mercury
1959 D Rosevelt

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The ground wasn't too kind to the coins, but it was a fun bit of hunting for sure.

Now on to the silver question. I've been having some great success with the SE with nickels and pennies, but the silver has been eluding me pretty good. Granted, the areas I'm hitting are not virgin, so the easy stuff is gone.

What I'm curious about is the pinpoint (VCO) signal strenth and tone with silver. I usually go by the depth gauge, but I also use the pinpoint squeal to let me know how close the target is to the surface. Today, the Mercury dime was about 4" down (which the gauge was basically telling me) but the tone on the pinpoint was sound like it was really close to the surface. Depending on the hunting conditions, I might have passed that up. Is it common for silver to sound 'shallow' during pinpoint?

The other silver coins I've found sounded 'normal' like penny or dime at good depth... but wanted to hear everyone's opinion on this.

Also, I have to say, because of this board.. I really feel like I'm getting to understand this machine.. so thanks as usual.

Thanks!
DB

 

[James N.D.]

You could turn your Gain down more but then you will not get as clean of signals from those Deeper Targets. Just remember that at a lot of Depot Sites, they have had dirt moved around and that some of the Old Coins will be closer to the surface than you would expect. So make sure to dig all the Coin Targets and you could find yourself holding a Half Dollar or Silver Dollar when in turn you thought it to be an Aluminum Can. Good Luck and HH.

 

[detectorbase]

[quote James N.D.]You could turn your Gain down more but then you will not get as clean of signals from those Deeper Targets. Just remember that at a lot of Depot Sites, they have had dirt moved around and that some of the Old Coins will be closer to the surface than you would expect. So make sure to dig all the Coin Targets and you could find yourself holding a Half Dollar or Silver Dollar when in turn you thought it to be an Aluminum Can. Good Luck and HH.[/quote]

Hello James!

How does silver sound at 5 or 6 or 7 inches down with pinpoint? Thanks much.

DB

 

[savage]

Greetings dectorbase,
Silver dimes will usually hit 03-28 and solid copper pennies will hit 04,05-28. Now keep in mind that ground conditions may vary. Silver dimes will have the same reading as a clad dime, and quarters also 00-28,29. Next time you hit those readings check the smart find cross hairs for positioning. The silver has a slightly higher audible signal. Happy Hunting Grounds,

Savage

BTW, nice finds!!

 

[James N.D.]

The only thing I don't really know about on the SE is the VCO Pinpoint. I would have to say that it would be a bit lower in volume with the VCO and the Target Area will also be a bit Smaller. After use with your Explorer, one should be able to see this for themselves and will also help in telling what the depth of the target really is. What I go by is the Depth Meter a lot but it can be off sometimes when a Coin is on edge or angled. Next time out, when you come across a Deep Trash Target, go and use your VCO Pinpoint mode and this should give you an idea what those deeper targets will sound like in Pinpoint. I know you are talking about Deep Silver but this will help you out in the long run. Good Luck and HH.