So far I have found 6 coins from the 1700's around a small hill in my back yard in southern NY near the NJ border. By mapping the nails in the area I can surmise that there was a building of some sort on top of the hill. There are short nails around the hill, and long nails on top. Short I would think are from horseshoes, and long are from structure. All the coins were found between 20 and 75 feet from the top of the hill, about 6-8" deep. Nothing but nails at the top.
I think it's fascinating to find this stuff. I've found other things in the area, but they are probably near impossible to date... Things like small buckles, unmarked buttons and a key... Still very satisfying.
Here's the coins so far:
This was found with a White's Goldmaster II. From what I hear and read, a great machine, but not the best equipment for this particular job. I am saving up for a new machine that is more suitable for coins, but it's still a blast!
As a bonus, my son enjoys MDing as well. He's saving his money for a detector too! :-D
I love this game.
I think it's fascinating to find this stuff. I've found other things in the area, but they are probably near impossible to date... Things like small buckles, unmarked buttons and a key... Still very satisfying.
Here's the coins so far:
This was found with a White's Goldmaster II. From what I hear and read, a great machine, but not the best equipment for this particular job. I am saving up for a new machine that is more suitable for coins, but it's still a blast!
As a bonus, my son enjoys MDing as well. He's saving his money for a detector too! :-D
I love this game.
