February 2016

ball peen hammer

Ball peen hammer head found by Matt G. at a depth of 3 inches with Garrett Ace 250 using 6.5 X 9 coil.

 

Green Lantern

 

Found by Glen C.   1979 quarter, penny, mailbox key?, and a Green Lantern car.

 

Vice grips

Found by Lee N. and Dave S.   Suitcase latch, vice grips, pennies, nails and bolt, at a depth from 1-3″ using a Garrett 250 and 350.

Found by Matt G.   1945 Liberty Walking half dollar at a depth of 3″ using an Ace 250 with 6.5×9 coil.

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Found by Rob, silver bracelet and earring at a depth of  1.5 to 2 inches using a Fisher F22. 

January 2016

Posted below are some of the unique finds discovered by our members. If any member would like their find displayed, email us at detectinghistory@yahoo.com and attach your photo. Please list depth found, type of detector, and a brief description.

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 rasps

Found by Matt at a depth of 2 inches–14″ horse hoof rasps
using a Garrett Ace 250 with 6.5×9” coil

Rob's pic

Found by Rob, the hands at a depth of  5 inches and the dime at a depth of about 5-6 inches using a Fisher F22. Both hands slightly different, possibly used for holding a placecard.

 

Obverse–“Turnbull Society Carnival Club. Metairie, LA.”. Reverse–“GOOD LUCK, 1972 St. Patrick’s Day, ‘May you be in heaven one hour before the devil knows you’re dead’”. Found at 2 inches with XP Deus by Susannah. Silver dollar size, aluminum.

 

Dug by Matt–1700s-1800s? hand forged iron fence top at 2 inches; “The Pullman Company” silver plated table spoon, c1940 ?, at 4 inches, both dug with Garrett  Ace 250 with 6.5×9 coil.