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Where to look for old coins???

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Hi All, this form is great. I have been using a Prizm II detector for several months and found alot of coins....but not one old coin. I just bid on a MXT on ebay and will be receiving it soon. I would really like to find some old coins, even wheat backs would be great.....my problem is, I live in Phoenix Arizona where much of the development is "new". With the Prizm, I tried near the railroad tracks that have been there for 75 years in the middle of town; I went to an abandon housing built in the 30s; and tried various parks. In addition, much is paved over in the historical sites around town. So, any ideas where I might try to find a wheat back or silver coin??? Thanks</STRONG>
 
Hi, James, Chris is right, RESEARCH. Is there a historical society or any private libraries in Phoenix? How about microfiche files of old newspapers at the public library? I found a historical room at my library and discovered lots of information in the books and magazines they have on file. I can't check them out, but can make copies of pertinent information and maps. Or check with your local newspaper. If they have been in Phoenix forever, ask if you can have access to their old files. Just some thoughts. Happy hunting.
Lynne Mc/kidwriter4
 
Thanks for the suggestions. I did go to one of the local libraries on Monday night?? I found a historical book for Mesa, AZ and it included an old map of Mesa which showed where the old schools were located. I have already scouted some of the areas and almost all of the sites are still owned by the City of Mesa....and SEVERAL ARE VACANT DIRT LOTS....that's my tracking. <img src="/metal/html/sad.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":sad"> Still waiting for UPS to deliver MTX....that ground delivery is slow. Thanks Again
 
I always look for lots and parks in town (always get permission). I have been very surprized in some areas not expecting to find anthing only to pull silver coins and rings. The last two days I have been hunting a large feild down from our local high school and was very surprized when my first coin was a buffalo nickel and it only got better with a nice sterling cub scout ring and a mercury dime. I know there is a gold ring or two and plan on digging the lower VDI numbers in hopes of getting one. I know every one has been surprized with unexpected finds. Some times just scout a place and go with your gut.
 
Like I tell those around here that to begin with go any place there has been people at, even now as you may find a lot of new coins, but give you some experience. As you learn the detector and digging procedures you will want to advance to some of the older sites where any kind of activity was at. Older homes of freinds or relitive is also a good place to start. School ballfeild along with playgrounds have been good. Churches have been good and one of the main areas is where a person parks. Parks have always been good and depend on how many already have detected it also as some you find very few new coins, but some deeper coins and those that are masked by trash many not experienced will walk over as they beleive their target ID too much.
Every area has many places to go and many have worked them hard too, but few have really worked them hard to get all out of them and why you see so many great finds in those worked to death area by those that know their detector well.
Good Luck
Rick
 
I went out tonight around 7:00 pm. Wasn't having much luck so moved to another area in the park. I was running out of daylight so thought this spot may be worthwhile. Like Chris stated a gut feeling may pay off. I dug a week signal that only registered 20 on my vdi. It was a 1907 barber dime in fine condition. Afew minutes later got a strong signal of 83 on the vdi and 4 inches deep was a 1940 half dollar on its side. Any time I find silver is a great day. I will recheck this spot several more times. I also dig most any signal foil and higher.
 
All good suggestions. I received the MXT on Friday and went out Saturday morning for about three hours and Sunday for about 1 1/2 hours. In those four and half hours I found three wheatback pennies.....I found old coins <img src="/metal/html/biggrin.gif" border=0 width=15 height=15 alt=":D"> . Thanks for all the suggetions...part of my problem was not having an MXT.
 
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