Only from a BORED :detecting:

[oldranger]

This proves im goin

has anyone made a study to determine
a depth = time in ground

I know soils vary a lot and some stuff like
bark can have a quarter at 6 inches in no time
if kids run over it...

Just another question to pass time
and stir the pot.. from a bored
Old Ranger that needs to DIG.... SOON

Ron
RLTW

 

[John D.]

So much for global warming, I am 67 yrs. old and I can't remember snow staying on the ground from December-March in VA. I found a Civil War site which has NEVER been detected and can hardly wait for the snow to melt!!

 

[metalhead]

I recall seeing a formula regarding coin depth over time vs. soil conditions.I don't recall where it was(online or magazine). It's been a while. I can tell you from personal experience that I have dug clad that was quite deep. On the other hand, I've found rather old silver coins at shallow depths. I have found this to be quite typical in similar normal soil conditions. Now, I'm not saying that this is always the case. However, you would think that silver coins would always be deeper than clad.
Perhaps someone else will chime in with some more info.Happy Hunting!

 

[jackinaustin]

Study would be irrelavant. Way too many variables. HH JackinAustin

 

[oldranger]

I figured id get a lot of different replys..
Its not big concern jsut a question I
cmae up with while being bored and snowed in...

Think SPRING ( 17 day)

Ron
Rangers Lead The Way

 

[GimmieThe Loot]

I would assume the more trees and vegetation around, the deeper things would be. More wood and leaves to fall, decay and add to the soil above the buried item.