Metal Detecting

Tuesday, October 25, 2016

SUNDAY WITH THE RACER

Saturday was a complete wash out as it rained all day. I tried to take advantage of the soaked ground on Sunday again with the Racer 2. Still trying to get the feel and understanding the sounds the tones. I did manage a little clad and not much else. I went to spots where I've had silver finds hoping for the deeper digs. Still getting the nails and foil deep. The highlight was finding a Canadian 2 dollar coin.

Weekend hunts - 10/22 - 10/23
                0 - dol = 0.00
                1 - q = 0.25
                  2 - d = 0.20
                    2 - n = 0.10
          4 - p = 0.04
                  9 coin(s) = 0.59
   1 - canadian 2 dollar
    10 - total coins

                                   2016 COIN TOTAL

                                         Q - 273 = 68.75
   D - 312 = 31.20
   N - 029 = 01.25
   P - 336 = 03.36
   DOL - 3
   HALF -
   FOREIGN - 21
   # OF COINS(clad) - 970
   TOTALS - 107.56
   RINGS - 7
   gold -
   silver - 2
   junk - 5

   NON CLAD COINS

Reale - 1
   1 - spanish
      H - 1
   1 - Barber
      Q - 2
    2 - Washington
   D - 14
   2 - Barber
   7 - Mercury

5 - Roosevelt

3 cent
1- 3 cent

N - 7

2 -V

3 - buffalo

2 - war

P - 67

      4 - Indian
63 - wheat
    # OF COINS - 93
                                           # OF COINS(total) - 1063

Tuesday, October 18, 2016

WEEKEND HUNT WITH THE RACER 2

I got my new racer 2 on Friday and went out bright and early Saturday morning. I wanted to try some spots that I had found silver and older coins to test the depth but the spots were taken by kids playing ball. I did hit other (proven) spots but found only clad. I need to get the tones down between coins and bottle caps. I did find a junk gold plated ring.
Sunday I hit the park - I got a wheat penny and key but not much else. I need to more practice with the racer before I can give a decent review.

Weekend hunts - 10/15 - 10/16
                0 - dol = 0.00
                2 - q = 0.50
                  8 - d = 0.80
                    1 - n = 0.05
          20 - p = 0.20
                 31 coin(s) = 1.55
      2 - wheat pennies
    33 - total coins

                                   2016 COIN TOTAL

                                         Q - 272 = 68.50
   D - 310 = 31.00
   N - 027 = 01.15
   P - 332 = 03.32
   DOL - 3
   HALF -
   FOREIGN - 20
   # OF COINS(clad) - 960
   TOTALS - 106.97
   RINGS - 7
   gold -
   silver - 2
   junk - 5

   NON CLAD COINS

Reale - 1
   1 - spanish
      H - 1
   1 - Barber
      Q - 2
    2 - Washington
   D - 14
   2 - Barber
   7 - Mercury

5 - Roosevelt

3 cent
1- 3 cent

N - 7

2 -V

3 - buffalo

2 - war

P - 67

      4 - Indian
63 - wheat
    # OF COINS - 93
                                           # OF COINS(total) - 1053

Thursday, October 13, 2016

MAKRO RACER 2

I have a new detector on the way. A makro racer 2. Seen lots of good things about this detector and can't wait to get it and try it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ4U3Xrf28c

Wednesday, October 12, 2016

COLUMBUS DAY HUNT

I did get a bit for Columbus day - back to where I found the reale. I only found 2 coins, a 1910 wheat penny and a clad quarter. Lots and lots of woods to hunt plus I know it's been hunted by lots of people. Still there are coins there - just got to get the coil over them.

A WEEKEND FOR CLOSER

Didn't get any detecting this past weekend due to the fact my Uncle, who was in the Korean war and missing for years was finally identified and return to my family. The family met Friday night for dinner and the ceremony was on Saturday to lay him to rest. Though it was a funeral - it was a happy occasion due to the fact that he was found and we now know where he is. Now we have closer.

Korean War Vet Finally Laid To Rest; Awarded Purple Heart

Wednesday, October 5, 2016

MONDAY HUNT

I had the day off from work yesterday and took advantage of it. I hit a park in the morning and found some clad along with a silver Rosie.
Then in the afternoon I met T and we hit the area where I found the Spanish reale - lightning did not strike twice. All we found was a clad dime and that was at the exit of paths to the woods. Still I got to hunt on a Monday so I can't complain.

Monday 10/3
                0 - dol = 0.00
                1 - q = 0.25
                  4 - d = 0.40
                    0 - n = 0.00
          3 - p = 0.03
                 8 coin(s) = 0.68
   1 - Rosie
   9 - total coins

                                   2016 COIN TOTAL

                                         Q - 270 = 68.00
   D - 302 = 30.20
   N - 026 = 01.10
   P - 312 = 03.12
   DOL - 3
   HALF -
   FOREIGN - 20
   # OF COINS(clad) - 929
   TOTALS - 105.42
   RINGS - 6
   gold -
   silver - 2
   junk - 3

   NON CLAD COINS

Reale - 1
   1 - spanish
      H - 1
   1 - Barber
      Q - 2
    2 - Washington
   D - 14
   2 - Barber
   7 - Mercury

5 - Roosevelt

3 cent
1- 3 cent

N - 7

2 -V

3 - buffalo

2 - war

P - 65

      4 - Indian
61 - wheat
    # OF COINS - 91
                                           # OF COINS(total) - 1020

Monday, October 3, 2016

ANOTHER BUCKET LIST COIN

Boy do I love detecting in the woods - peaceful and you just don't know what you're going to dig up. I joined a club and got a bucket lister with the same coin. I'm now in the 1700's club after I found my first Spanish reale - 1781 couldn't believe it. I also found a 10 dollar bill so this was definitely a good Saturday. I will return.
Sunday was back to the park. I did manage 3 wheat pennies and over 5 bucks in clad. Using the small coil has helped with the chatter - the park is full of junk but still lots of coins to be found.

Weekend 10/1 - 10/2
                0 - dol = 0.00
                19 - q = 4.75
                  10 - d = 1.00
                    0 - n = 0.00
          9 - p = 0.09
                 38 coin(s) = 5.84
   1 - spanish reale
                   3 - wheat pennies
   1 - canadian penny
    43 - total coins
1 - $10 bill

                                   2016 COIN TOTAL

                                         Q - 269 = 67.25
   D - 298 = 29.80
   N - 026 = 01.10
   P - 309 = 03.09
   DOL - 3
   HALF -
   FOREIGN - 20
   # OF COINS(clad) - 921
   TOTALS - 104.24
   RINGS - 6
   gold -
   silver - 2
   junk - 3

   NON CLAD COINS

Reale - 1
   1 - spanish
      H - 1
   1 - Barber
      Q - 2
    2 - Washington
   D - 13
   2 - Barber
   7 - Mercury

4 - Roosevelt

3 cent
1- 3 cent

N - 7

2 -V

3 - buffalo

2 - war

P - 65

      4 - Indian
61 - wheat
    # OF COINS - 90
                                           # OF COINS(total) - 1011