Minelab Explorer Forum

After my last hunt, I decided to dig through my files in search of my most dinged up find that I am least proud of. I always try to dig coins carefully but accidents do happen from time to time. Seeing how most of us are not hunting much lately due to this heat wave, my challenge to you is this: For those who are less than perfect from time to time, please post the nicest coin you have ever mangled while digging. To keep this relevant to the forum, explorer finds only please. My records indicate that on April 10, 2011, I brutalized this poor defenseless barber. Show me some of yours so we can all cringe together at our imperfections. Have fun, JJ



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/20/2012 06:35PM by JJ.

and although it wasn't a long scratch...I gouged it nice and deep on the back at the bottom between "half" and "dollar"...in fact almost clean through to the front.

Trust me the scanned pic didn't do my handy work justice. I got her nice and deep



As for the heat...that isn't what's keeping me from hunting. It's the absolute damage done to the turf regardless of how a plug is cut in this bone dry ground No way I'm gonna dig and damage in this dry time.

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Here's the link to my field test post containing over 60 different hunts of various coil tests...comparisons...nicer finds...etc..:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1055627,1055627#msg-1055627

Been swingin' the coil since 1972
Started out in 1972 with a Jetco Detector...then the late 70's with a Whites 6000....then in 1981 went to a Bounty Hunter VLF TR 840...then in the early 1980's I went to a Whites 6000 Di Pro...mid 80's I went to a Whites Eagle II SL...Late 80's/Early 90's I went to the Whites XLT...1990's I used the Fisher CZ5, CZ6, CZ7, 7aPro, and CZ70Pro...Started using Minelabs in 1999
with a brief stint on the Musketeer while also using the CZ's...then in 2002 I switched to the Minelab Explorers and currently use an Explorer 2, SE, SEPro, and E-trac with an arsenal of coils

Here's the story of my BEST FIND EVER.:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,876944,876944#msg-876944

"Metal detecting is an escape for me and allows me to find some much needed peace and solace.
Being able to clear my head...even if only for that short while...is much more meaningful than any amount of finds that end up in my pouch" "Quote ME"



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/20/2012 10:34PM by Bryce-IL.

That one will be hard to top, I hurt for you! Good call on the turf tip as well. "Beat the drought" would have been a more appropriate title.

Due to my superior pinpointing skills I have only managed to gouge one silver coin in the three years since I got back in the hobby. Not my nicest silver find by any stretch, but you never forget the ones you scratch. And no, that is'nt LIBERTY you see on the head, it's LESCHE ..

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2013 digs :

Silver - 3
Wheats - 11

Northern Minnesota
Minelab Explorer SE Pro
Garrett AT Pro



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/21/2012 06:55AM by McDave.

Ouch Dave! Lesche remains undefeated vs. Barbers. You are right about one thing: You never forget the ones you scratch. I vividly remember cleaning up myself for lunch and my barber in a gas station bathroom after the hunt. I was excited to read the date when a quick rinse in the sink turned a great day of hunting into one I didn't want to talk about....ever again. We quickly learn from our mistakes.

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Minelab Explorer XS, Sunray X-1 Probe, 10.5, X-8 and X-5 coils, Whites Quantum 2 and Troy X-5.

If Custer would have had a Lesche, things obviously would have turned out different for him. Good pics Neal!

Here is one from my post just this month July 1st.
I had a hard time digging especially in this certain area so, I wreaked havoc on this Barber on the left with the Lesche.

I do not want to think how many I could possibly have done this too in 30+ years. but, its found rather then still lost.
I believe it is worth digging small plugs and take that chance of marring one rather then dig monstrous holes giving people the impression you are getting ready to plant a small shrub.

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Detecting since 1979
Findmall Member since 2000
Started out with a 840 VLF/TR. Then I have owned a 5900, 6000Di, 6000Di Pro, XLT and a DFX, CZ6 CZ6a, CZ7.
Started using in 2000 with a XS . Then I have used and owned the XS-S, SE.
I currently still swing my XS-II I bought late 2002 and have a SE-Pro as a back-up. I also have some coils and use the Sun-Ray X1 probe and DetectorPro "Grey Ghost Originals"

Favorite find ever a 1834 Half Dime (14 years ago)
Oldest coin ever found a 1734 Real (10 years ago)

A yard that produced Seated, Two Center, SLQ and more.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1799195,1799195
Oldest coin of 2012 hunting season a 1786 Real.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1661614,1661614
An amazing day that scratched one of the bucket list with an 1857 Flying Eagle Cent.
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1795264,1795264

OUCH

This scar is deep enough to throw a little dirt in and plant some crops

It was actually deep enough that I cut my finger on the silver "shavings" sticking up along the edges of the scar...seriously

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Here's the link to my field test post containing over 60 different hunts of various coil tests...comparisons...nicer finds...etc..:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,1055627,1055627#msg-1055627

Been swingin' the coil since 1972
Started out in 1972 with a Jetco Detector...then the late 70's with a Whites 6000....then in 1981 went to a Bounty Hunter VLF TR 840...then in the early 1980's I went to a Whites 6000 Di Pro...mid 80's I went to a Whites Eagle II SL...Late 80's/Early 90's I went to the Whites XLT...1990's I used the Fisher CZ5, CZ6, CZ7, 7aPro, and CZ70Pro...Started using Minelabs in 1999
with a brief stint on the Musketeer while also using the CZ's...then in 2002 I switched to the Minelab Explorers and currently use an Explorer 2, SE, SEPro, and E-trac with an arsenal of coils

Here's the story of my BEST FIND EVER.:
http://www.findmall.com/read.php?19,876944,876944#msg-876944

"Metal detecting is an escape for me and allows me to find some much needed peace and solace.
Being able to clear my head...even if only for that short while...is much more meaningful than any amount of finds that end up in my pouch" "Quote ME"



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/24/2012 10:11PM by Bryce-IL.

Can't win em' all Mike, I wish I had the liberty to dig craters too but that would get me 86'ed from yard hunting in a hurry.

Bryce, that barber looks SHARP! Don't sweat the tetanus shot though, silver is antimicrobial and impregnated into bandages these days.

My second best coin find ever - 1909 S VDB wheatie in awesome condition except for the gouge I put in it
Ironically, I found about 35 wheaties with this one that day and wouldn't you know it, this is the only one that got dinged.... I'm still thrilled to death with finding it though!!! I have gouged up more nice coins than I care to admit, but this was my worst "OOPS!" Take care and HH, MIke.

You brutal people should all be reported to the silver for humanity society.Yea I mucked some to.

Dang Mike. That one almost made me tear up! Great find nonetheless.

That reminds me of my most brutalized coin find. Though it was only a newer common date lincoln cent, my method of hacking through inches of ice and frozen ground were that of crazed madman determined to get some hunting in. Poor Mr. Lincoln was obliterated!