foxtails 272 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 i have a garrett euro ace metal detector,and a garrett pro pointer, before that a csmx5, but in the past 6 months iv found loads of pre decemal coins ect..plus a silver william + mary coin, a copper/tin coin unidentified as yet but old, a silver sixpence,a 14ct cufflink and 5 other silver pieces, along with musket balls,buckles and many many other finds, has anyone ever found anything intresting whist metal detecting or out walking...? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 a cannonball lol. dunno how old this is ..wouldnt like to have been hit up the gub with it. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Truther 1,579 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 There's some well known fort ruins not far from me, Roman, but the site goes way further back they reckon? It draws lads with metal detectors, every inch of the fort must have been done, they find nothing so try the fields nearby, i keep telling them its been opencast for coal but they don't believe me most of the time, they must just think im trying to put them off I've always fancied a go at it though, sounds interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,722 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Interesting thread this! Been fancying a metal detector for years. Whilst talking to a metal detector a while ago he found all sorts, mainly horse shoes and musket balls but occasionally coins. I bet it would be an interesting pastime! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,486 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 cant say ive found anything interesting Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tomburras 2,722 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Stuff like this gets you itching to have a go! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2336423/I-Roman-coins-worth-100-000--20-minutes-buying-metal-detector-Novice-unearths-nationally-significant-treasure-hunt.html Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squab 2,875 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 found plenty old pennies,military cap badges,empty round cases few other bits and bobs,if you find anything really interesting,keep schtum 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
trappa 517 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 Im addicted to detecting. Ive found several silver hammered coins, a couple of roman coins too. Best find is probably a mint charles 1st scottish 20 p coin. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toby63 1,236 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 i once found a kitkat wrapper and a pie foil ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
squab 2,875 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 when i was about 11 me and a couple mates dug up 10 foot of metal pipe in a field,first basic detector i had,remember knowing at the time it was a pointless task but feck when your on something you dont want give in,panting and puffing covered from head to toe in mud left it there and walked home happy as pigs in shite at what we accomplished getting it out the ground 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gnipper 6,067 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 When we were kids we used to go digging in the sand under the swings on the rec for the money all the older pissed/stoned kids had dropped at night time and found plenty of cash Quote Link to post Share on other sites
skinner 348 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 my first day out I had 20 digs found feck all so throw the fecking thing in headge bottom , when my mate came to see if I found out I told him its sh,it this detecting lark, why he said i will fecking tell you why 20 or so digs and feck all , so when he stopped laughing he said try taking your steel toe cap boots off you daft wan,ker 13 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nans pat 2,575 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 It's good exercise and Craic but if you go into it thinking Youl get rich you prob have more chance winning the lottery It's frustrating digging holes everywhere and finding bottle / can tops and ringpuls lol Shot from shotguns gives a good signal as does coke. ( the coal variety ) Larger cans Bits of metal worth fook all Interference from phone lines Your mobile lol And don't go detecting in Hob nail or steel toe cap boots lol The hardest part is like hunting Obtaining permission. Then there is rules and regs re finds Make sure you know your stuff finders keepers..possesion 9/10ths of the law. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
kevin em 342 Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 There's some well known fort ruins not far from me, Roman, but the site goes way further back they reckon? It draws lads with metal detectors, every inch of the fort must have been done, they find nothing so try the fields nearby, i keep telling them its been opencast for coal but they don't believe me most of the time, they must just think im trying to put them off I've always fancied a go at it though, sounds interesting google the Staffordshire hoard the farmer told the guy when he asked for permission too go ahead but he was wasting his time it had been done over and over but the guy finds a hoard of Anglo Saxon gold I think it was worth five and a half million Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CHEVINFOX 3,537 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 found some hammered coins roman coins musket balls and 2 gold rings and plenty of sh*& Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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