Early morning hunt

I went to my son's old school and did an area where I thought there would be old coins. I was right - I did find a 1937 wheat penny and my first silver coin - 1939-d mercury dime. I also found buttons but not sure if there kids or real - they look old.  Still plan to hunt some more today so totals will be later. Just wanted to share my first silver find.

                                                 Coin count 2010                                             
                                                          Q -169
                                                          D -162
                                                    1 - 1939 merc
                                                          N -86
                                                    1 - nickel - 1947    
                                                          P - 317
                                                     1 - Indian head - 1864
                                                     6 - wheats  - 1937, 38,46,49,53-d(2)
                                                       2 - Dol
                                                       1 - Half
                                                        747 coins
                                                      $68.42 total
                                                        7 - silver rings 

Hour hunt

Went to the local park for about an hour - found 52 cents - - 1-q, 2-d, and seven pennies. Plan to do a lot of hunting over the weekend as it's supposed to be nice.  Happy hunting  JB

                                                     Coin count 2010                                             
                                                          Q -169
                                                          D -162
                                                          N -86
                                                    1 - nickel - 1947    
                                                          P - 317
                                                     1 - Indian head - 1864
                                                     5 - wheats  - 1938,46,49,53-d(2)
                                                       2 - Dol
                                                       1 - Half
                                                        759 coins
                                                      $68.42 total
                                                        7 - silver rings 

Short totlot hunt

I have been to this lot before. Must have missed some because most of the coins were buried under the wood chips. I would love to hunt the park but I will have to get permission from the town hall.  Not too bad of a haul - still need to find some gold - one of these days - I hope.  Happy hunting - JB

                                                           Coin count 2010                                             
                                                                   Q -168
                                                                   D -160
                                                                   N -86
                                                              1 - nickel - 1947    
                                                                    P - 310
                                                              1 - Indian head - 1864
                                                              5 - wheats  - 1938,46,49,53-d(2)
                                                              2 - Dol
                                                              1 - Half
                                                                   749 coins
                                                                   $67.90 total
                                                              7 - silver rings 

Quick hunt

Went to a city park for about an hour. Found 34 cents 1-q, 1-n and 4 pennies. I guess it's better than finding nothing. Everything adds up so I can't complain.

                                                            Coin count 2010                                             
                                                                   Q -166
                                                                   D -156
                                                                   N -81
                                                              1 - nickel - 1947    
                                                                    P - 293
                                                              1 - Indian head - 1864
                                                              5 - wheats  - 1938,46,49,53-d(2)
                                                              2 - Dol
                                                              1 - Half
                                                                   721 coins
                                                                   $66.58 total
                                                              7 - silver rings

Sunday hunt

Well went back to my school for a couple of hours. My son wanted me home so I didn't stay as long as I wanted, but I did manage to sneak off again to his school and find the pocket knife. With the 11 quarters I have surpassed my total of last year 162. The wife likes this because she says it adds to "her" pile. We'll see!!  Last years coin totals were 162 q, 108 d, 42 n, 1 dol, - not sure of the pennies since I wasn't really keeping track of them. Still have the summer and fall to hunt so I should have a nice year end total - I hope (wife).

 
                                                           Coin count 2010                                             
                                                                   Q -165
                                                                   D -156
                                                                   N -80
                                                              1 - nickel - 1947    
                                                                    P - 289
                                                              1 - Indian head - 1864
                                                              5 - wheats  - 1938,46,49,53-d(2)
                                                              2 - Dol
                                                              1 - Half
                                                                   715 coins
                                                                   $66.24 total
                                                              7 - silver rings

Good days hunt

I went to a couple of places I've hunted before and I did manage to find my first half dollar - JFK 71. It came up as 50 cents on the detector and I didn't believe it because of all the steel I find. It was a surprise that it was a coin - not silver - but my first half.- I'll take it. Over 2 bucks total and silver ring #7 - 12 overall. Can't wait to get out tomorrow - one more day at my school.

                                                            Coin count 2010                                             
                                                                   Q -154
                                                                   D -152
                                                                   N -72
                                                              1 - nickel - 1947    
                                                                    P - 287
                                                              1 - Indian head - 1864
                                                              5 - wheats  - 1938,46,49,53-d(2)
                                                              2 - Dol
                                                              1 - Half
                                                                   690 coins
                                                                   $62.67 total
                                                              7 - silver rings

Advanced Coin & Treasure Hunting Tips With a Metal Detector

Coin, relic and treasure hunting at the beach, in the park, in a field, or around an old homestead can be one of the most

rewarding forms of metal detecting.Throughout the world there are metal objects that have been buried for centuries.

Treasure hunters around the world consistently unearth relics from the past such as old buttons, badges, belt-buckles, US

civil war memorabilia, and Roman artifacts.

These can be extremely valuable items, some worth many thousands of dollars.

Decimal, pre-decimal and Roman coins are found scattered throughout Europe, Spanish Doubloons and pieces of Eight are

often found on the beaches of the USA.

Where to Hunt

You must hunt in well patronized areas such as beaches,parks, showgrounds or picnic areas, Carnivals, old abandoned houses, hiking trails:  these are just some of the spots that could hold some interesting finds.  Your own backyard may even

yield valuable treasure. Consider the age of your home and who may have lived there in the past.

  Browsing old maps or talking to people at the local historical society could also lead you to little-known areas of interest.