August 2023

Posted on August 4, 2023 by gatewaymdclub

**Dale D. recovered a 1904 World’s Fair hat pin advertising Hammond Typewriters with his Discovery 2000 at a 6-inch depth.**

**Brad P. found an 1894 V Nickel at a depth of five to 6 inches.**

**David E. recovered a Victor Talking Machine (phonograph) plate from 1916 with his Deus XP II at a depth of 4 inches.**

**Douglas R. found a pocket watch under water with his White detector.**

**Eric H. recovered a 1994 gold class ring with his Minelab detector at a 4-inch depth.**

**Philip N. found an** **amethyst and opal pendant at a 4-inch depth with his Manticore.**

**Rich P. found a cufflink at a depth of five to 6 inches.**

**Robert P. recovered a 1910 Wheat Penny at a 3-inch depth with his AT Pro.**

**Ron P. recovered a large brass button with shank with his Garret AT Pro at a 4-inch depth.**

June 2023

Posted on June 8, 2023 by gatewaymdclub

**Dale D. found a Scholl foot easer from February 1908 at a 6 inch depth with his Discovery.**

**Gary T. recovered a large cent (1856) from a 5 inch depth with his Minelab 540.**

**Eric H. recovered a tungsten carbide wedding band with his Minelab in 4 feet of chilly water.**

**John Q. found a 1905 Indian Head Cent at a 2 inch depth with his XP Deus.**

**Robert P. recovered a wheat penny with his AT Pro at a depth of 4 inches.**

**Susannah K. found a clawed trivet foot at a 3 inch depth with her XP Deus.**

**Dave E. recovered a “Peace through Atoms” religious medal from the 1950s with his XP Deus II at a 4 inch depth.**

**Bill M. found a baby food jar opener at a 5 inch depth with his Deus II.**

**Bob T. recovered a 1960s deputy sheriff badge with his Garrett 300 from a depth of 3 inches.**

May Mystery Hunt Finds

Posted on May 24, 2023 by gatewaymdclub

May 2023

Posted on May 5, 2023 by gatewaymdclub

**Robert P. recovered a broach with his AT Pro at a depth of 3 inches.**

**John W. found a 1942 nickle at a depth of 1 inch with his Equinox 800.**

**Susannah K. recovered pieces of a heart-shaped love pendant, from the 1960s-1970s, at a depth of 4 inches with her XP Deus I.**

**Kathy H. found a flat button at a 4 inch depth with her Deus.**

April 2023

Posted on April 7, 2023 by gatewaymdclub

**John Q. recovered a 10 to 40 AD Cunobelin Celtic silver unit with his XP Deus at a 4 inch depth in England.**

**Dale D. dug 8 inches to find a 1924 Missouri Chauffeur License.**

**John W. recovered an earring at a 1 inch depth with his Equinox 800.**

**Eric H. found a token (brothel?) at a 3 inch depth with his Minelab 800.**

**Susannah K. recovered a 1926 Standing Liberty quarter at a 3 inch depth with her XP Deus.**

March 2023

Posted on March 10, 2023 by gatewaymdclub

**Brad P. recovered an 1857 Cent at an 8 inch depth.**

**John D. K. found an old rosary at a 3 inch depth with a Garret**t.

**Kent H. recovered a gold ring at a 3 to 5 inch depth with his Garrett Ace 400.**

**Bob T. found a 19th Century, hand-forged, wrought iron hook at a depth of 4 inches with his Garrett Ace 300.**

**David S. recovered a wagon harness with his Garrett ATPro at a 6 inch depth.**

**Douglas R. found a Confederate spur on the ground with his White detector.**

**Eric H. recovered a 14K gold ring in 3 feet of water with his Minelab 800.**

**Philip N. found a Cooper, Key wind, Hunter style, pocket watch from the mid-1800s or earlier with his Equinox 800 at a depth of 8 inches.**

**Susannah K. recovered a well house sprocket for a bucket with her XP Deus at a depth of 6 inches.**

Pat R. found a 1909, V nickel at a 3 inch depth with an AT Max.

February 2023

Posted on February 11, 2023 by gatewaymdclub

Penny with strike error detected by Rich P. at a depth of 2 to 3 inches with a Whites.

1862 Indian Head Penny found by Julie W, with an AT MAX at a depth of 4 to 6 inches.

1800s 18k gold ring found by Eric H. at a 4-inch depth with a Minelab 800.

Silver ring found by Rick C. at a depth of 3 inches with an Equinox 600.

North Shore Animal League dog/cat token found by John W. with an Equinox 800 at a half-inch depth.

Kangxi Era (1662 – 1723) Chinese coin found by John K. at 5-inch depth.

Woman’s metal mesh purse found by Brad P. at a 2-inch depth with a Whites.

1872 Shield Nickle found by John Q. with an XP Deus at a 6-inch depth.

December 2022

Posted on December 5, 2022 by gatewaymdclub

2022FOM-December-Pam P.-01 2022FOM-December-Pam P.-02

Pam P.-Mystery Hunt 12/3/22- Illinois Tax Token

2022FOM-December-Tim P.-01 2022FOM-December-Tim P.-02

Tim P.- Mystery Hunt 12/3/2022- War of 1812 Artillery Button

2022FOM-December-Julie W.-01

Julie W.- Mystery Hunt 12/3/2022- AT MAX, 4-6 inches deep

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Member Finds from Mystery Hunt 12-3-2022

November 2022

Posted on November 8, 2022 by gatewaymdclub

2022FOM-November- Scott P

Scott P. -Finds from recent hunt

11-1-22-FOM-Bob T.-Oldest Coin

Bob T.- 1899 Indian Head Penny, Garmin 300, 4″ Deep

11-1--22-FOM-Doug R.-Most Interesting Jewelry

Doug R.- Locket, Whites, 2″ deep

11-1-22-FOM-Julie W.-Interesting Item

Julie W.- Mid 1800’s Clay Marble, Garrett AT MAX, 3″ deep

2022FOM-November- David S

David S.- Brouch, Garrett AT PRO, 3-4″ deep

2022FOM-November- Eric H

Eric H. – School Lunch Token, Minelab 800, 3″ deep

2022FOM-November- John W

John W.–1919 S Penny, Equinox 800, 3″ deep

2022FOM-November- Philip N.-1 2022FOM-November- Philip N.-2

Philip N.- 1820-1840 triple gilt fllat disc round coat button, Equinox 800, 8″ deep

2022FOM-November- Rick C.-1 2022FOM-November- Rick C.-2

Rick C.-Tomback Flat Button, Equinox 600, 6-8″ deep

2022FOM-November- Robert P

Robert P.-Lip Stick, AT Pro, 3″ deep

2022FOM-November- Bob T

Bob T.- I found this about 2 inches down with a Garrett 300.

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Bob T.- I found this ring in mid-October in a friend’s yard. I use a Garrett 300 and found this around 4 inches deep.

2022FOM-November- Doug G

Douglas G.- See attached file for a picture of the two Items of interest I found at the Collinsville Hunt. I have not had any time to research the pin. The drawing is the best I could see using a magnifying glass.

2022FOM-November- Pat R

Pat R.- 1906 Dime

2022FOM-November- Robert P-3 2022FOM-November- Robert P-2

Robert P.- Found alot of trash but I did find this silver plated spoon from 1937. Think it got hit by the lawn mower had to straighten it out some to read the back.