I'm out on the field right now, I can't believe what I've just found. My first Anglo Saxon silver Sceat :)2mo ⋅ LTguy ⋅ r/metaldetecting
My buddy threw his detector down and started this wild and crazy dance. I tried to ask him what he found, but he couldn't speak. He had to point to it.1yr ⋅ Buck_Thorn ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I was detecting in a forest looking for coins , i was diggind down when i hit a WW1 detonator for a 155 mm shell , it blow up on me. In the same hole i fond a 2nd detonator and a german stick grenade that didn explode i was very lucky i still have my both eyes. Be careful when you dig down :)3yr ⋅ nexus701 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Yeah, so I found this metal detecting and my wife won't stop laughing at me lol11mo ⋅ heavymtlbbq ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found in my front yard, live about 5 miles from where the carnival was held! One of my favorite finds so far.1yr ⋅ fettyboi1738 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I lost my wedding ring in Nantucket harbor, 40 yards from shore, just before TS Sandy hit. This is me, metal detecting for it, where it fluttered off my finger, the next weekend. Victory! The ring is sitting in the scoop. 2 hours between wet suit on and wet suit off.5mo ⋅ UnfairAd7220 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
UPDATE ON THE AX HEAD!!!!! I emailed the curator of archiology at the New York state museum and he says, It is almost a certanty that you found a copper tool made by native Americans. HOLY SHITE!!!!1yr ⋅ kriticalj ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Take a look at what i found! A dream come true! The gard from a viking sword found in a field in Norway. Look at the intricate design on this one. Found with Fisher F75+.1yr ⋅ ElveMonster ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Update: The ring I found earlier this year has been identified as late medieval dating around 1450. Due to its age and material I am obliged to report it and auction it to museums.1yr ⋅ DohertyBS ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Nice little nuggy with the equinox 800 yesterday. Gold-1, sensitivity 22. Approx 6in deep in the Victorian golden triangle (Australia). 12.4ish grams after a clean1yr ⋅ TTT334 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
1630-1650 Jesuit ring found at Native American site, New England a few days ago!1yr ⋅ Silver_Winged ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Wehrmacht belt buckle, found in the Ardennes Belgium. Made of aluminum this belonged to a fallen soldier, that is absolutely clear. What a piece of history!3mo ⋅ Afterwardiggers ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Nice little silver (but gold plated) 13th/14th century annular brooch, complete with an intact pin. I think the stones are garnets. Around 700 years old, found by me while detecting in Norfolk, UK.2mo ⋅ Key_Statistician5273 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Update to my post from yesterday. I got a hold of Oscar and will be mailing his ring to him tomorrow!1wk ⋅ ImTheGlue ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found a really interesting Broach. It appears to very old and looks handmade. Anyone have any more insight as to what I have here?3wk ⋅ alexisjack123 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Pic of my grandpa and I a few months ago... When he heard that I had picked up metal detecting as a hobby, he got a detector himself so we could dig together1yr ⋅ 612Stratus ⋅ r/metaldetecting
U.S. half dollar 1942 Found this beautiful silver coin on a former battlefield in The Netherlands, can you imagine the soldier taking this coin all the way from the United states to the Netherlands how impressive..!! And great to find3mo ⋅ Afterwardiggers ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I just sent home Jr to California. The family are thrilled and I can rest easy knowing the right thing is done.2yr ⋅ steals-from-kids ⋅ r/metaldetecting
My daughter and I tried out my new Vanquish 440 and I dug right into my sprinkler line.2mo ⋅ arwynsdad ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Honesty pays off! Found a diamond ring, tracked the owner and returned it... Her daughter started a gofundme page and they raised money to get me this! Story in comments...4mo ⋅ ResiesKreef ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Girlfriend's mum is a keen detectorist, she found this yesterday in southern England. Any information would be amazing. Thanks in advance :)3mo ⋅ fleshdesk ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Okay. Now that I've stopped screaming HOLY S*** HOLY S*** HOLY S*** I can actually post this. I just found this absolute stunner out the back of a supermarket in Scotland with a Garret Ace 150. Ran home to clean it detector in hand lol2yr ⋅ handyteacup ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I was told in another group that you guys might enjoy this, Colt 1851 found by my buddies grandpa while he was working ground in Kansas.3mo ⋅ Pigbait104 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I got about half hour in at George Washington's friend's house before it started pouring. Good news is it's never been hunted!1yr ⋅ kriticalj ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found US army dog tag in Czechia, how do I found the person/relatives to which we can return it?4mo ⋅ Any-Investigator1864 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
FIRST RING FOUND!!!! Too bad it's one I already own lol... Lost it two years ago at a friend's place, and I wasn't into metal detecting. Had the idea today to go back with my AT PRO and as always, she did not disappoint! I know it's just a tungsten ring, but it is my wedding ring and means a lot.1yr ⋅ farnamae ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I was clearing out a spot for a doggie pool when I found this about 6” down in the Georgia clay.1yr ⋅ Yakasaka ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Wow, this was really cool. Landlady saw me metal detecting in the yard and told me she had lost a treasured silver ring she got in Bali 5 years ago in her garden. I found it in an hour, she was almost crying. Detectorists are your friends!2yr ⋅ woodrodius ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Fit all my gear into my backpack and I’m going on my first metal detecting hike! There are some early 1900s cabins along the hike to the beach, should be about 2 hours to get there. Wish me luck.11mo ⋅ 612Stratus ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found over 130 cars in my yard. Im not sure how someone could lose so many. My uncle found over 70 here and they still pop up ever time i detect6mo ⋅ metaldetectoristmatt ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Silver coin spill! Never thought I'd see the day. Equinox 600, northern Virginia1yr ⋅ ShintoSunrise ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Parents gave me a metal detector. First time ever detecting, first beep I heard. Found an earring I lost as a little girl (probably 15 years ago) about 2inches down. This is fun!1yr ⋅ subaw0067 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Local park I’ve hit a bunch of times finally gave up some silver3wk ⋅ Jazulupoopoo ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Went detecting on an old Boy Scout island that was in service during the 30’s to 50’s. Did not expect this much silver!!7mo ⋅ turtlesupremelord ⋅ r/metaldetecting
From 1 beach with my girlfriend the other night. Both rings are 18k, 1 with diamonds. That’s 7 rings in total! All were shallow with the equinox 800 and 15x12 coil1yr ⋅ TTT334 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Wax matrix stamp. Stamping is actually pretty difficult :D absolutely buzzing1yr ⋅ RSRussia ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I've been wanting to find a skeleton key. I got more than I bargained for today1yr ⋅ VeryCasualPCGamer ⋅ r/metaldetecting
2 american gasmasks wrapped in a raincoat with m1 garand ammo clips i found a couple days ago4mo ⋅ struwex ⋅ r/metaldetecting
15gram gold nugget I found metal detecting a Vermont dirt road14hr ⋅ Silver_Winged ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Took advantage of the rainy day to put together a display of my best finds so far1yr ⋅ kriticalj ⋅ r/metaldetecting
A guy I was playing soccer with lost a pendant his mom gave him as a baby when his chain broke. I came back with my detector and found it after a time. He was overcome with emotion. I’m new to the hobby and haven’t found much, but I won’t be surprised if this ends up being my most gratifying find.9mo ⋅ Dr0gbasH3AD ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I just dug up a bronze age axe head UK. Est 5000- 3500 years old!5mo ⋅ Omaha_Poker ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Wow. Just wow. 23 grams of almost pure silver. Napoleon the third 1867. First real silver coin and one of my best finds ever. Found in the Neterlands of all places1yr ⋅ suskeenwiske ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Today was a good day. 1715 Gold Guinea, and two 1696 Silver Sixpences.1yr ⋅ wayofthebush ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found a coin purse from the 1700s. The coins were buried in the roots of the tree.1yr ⋅ Kholmogory ⋅ r/metaldetecting
10k class ring from 1979. I’ve already called the high school and they will be back in touch with me with some information on Oscar. Hopefully I can get this one returned! I will be sure to update y’all!1wk ⋅ ImTheGlue ⋅ r/metaldetecting
A large pile of civil war bullets I dug from a battle site in Virginia. *all found on private property with permission*1mo ⋅ IamBerlon ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Merry Christmas to all you fellow detectors across the world! This is my dad, I can't wait to show him this sub. He's been detecting for over 40 years.1yr ⋅ becjac86 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Five Edelweiss cap badges from the 20th Mountain Army, found in Finland11mo ⋅ Kaketeus ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found this Bat pin in an old ghost town. Can't find any info online about it.5mo ⋅ GRAY_WOLF_DONG ⋅ r/metaldetecting
(NEW PERMISSION?) This is the home of the first documented settler in my city. Pre confederation, pre-war of 1812, 1780s I've read. All they can say is no right? Well, they said YES!!!11mo ⋅ LarryJr-K ⋅ r/metaldetecting
My first time ever using a metal detector in my backyard, and I found a gun! Now what do I do with it?1mo ⋅ smitharc ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Last year I found this silver annular brooch. It’s been disclaimed as treasure so I can now wear it for the first time in 400 years!2yr ⋅ poshjosh1999 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Well its not a concrete slab and bones, but it was still a big surprise to me.1yr ⋅ steals-from-kids ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Harold 2 1066 coin ( 1 of six known coin from this moneyer manwine of Dover )2mo ⋅ auron6666 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found this stainless steel Michael Kors watch totally buried in the mud and amazingly was still ticking away!2yr ⋅ watersigns ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Way out in the arse-end of nowhere, hardly even finding trash, I spotted a Bay tree that had no earthly place amongst the Pines, and under that tree my only find of the day...10mo ⋅ rubengoon ⋅ r/metaldetecting
After a little more than a year of detecting I finally got my first gold ring! It’s only 10k but gold is gold and I’m excited about it!1yr ⋅ ImTheGlue ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Token I found at a flea market in small town in NE Texas, found about 12” down. Sounded beautiful.7mo ⋅ DigittyD ⋅ r/metaldetecting
After hundreds of broken nails and cat food cans I finally found something interesting1yr ⋅ TheFancyTurtle ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found my father in law's gold ring he lost 10 years ago in his garden. First gold find and I don't get to keep it!1yr ⋅ ROFLBBQLOLZ ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found this little beauty today! Metal detecting always leads to bottle hunting...2mo ⋅ UncannySpore203 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
In the September, 1980, Kevin Hillier took his new metal detector out for a spin in his tiny hometown of Wedderburn, Australia. Instead of a bottle cap or a paper clip, he found a 61-pound golden nugget barely a foot underground. The Hand of Faith is now in Las Vegas at the Golden Nugget Casino.4mo ⋅ Bufalo-Rick ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Me and my dad found another Cannonball, 17,7 Kg (39.6 pounds). Great times!1yr ⋅ NagyNL ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Just up from my permission right below cloud city, anyone ID for me please?3mo ⋅ tinlid5171 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Throwback Thursday: Me after digging the War Of 1812 badge that belonged to the 19th Light Dragoons.11mo ⋅ LizDigsHistory ⋅ r/metaldetecting
I made one of my best finds yesterday.... My own pinpointer! Lost it two weeks ago and it still worked and had battery in it when I picked it up2mo ⋅ Eric9799 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Found this pretty brass lipstick tube with bright fuscia lipstick still inside 💋2yr ⋅ k8ie_kat ⋅ r/metaldetecting
What I thought was a Roman grot turned out to be a heavily oxidised Denarius of Titus dating to around 80AD!1yr ⋅ poshjosh1999 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
My grandfather was metal detecting for stones with high metal content and came across these 2 jars. A few coins were as old as the late 1800s.1yr ⋅ billychester ⋅ r/metaldetecting
My latest interesting find - a very likely late imperial Roman bronze die. I left it in my bag for a few days thinking that was just trash but it turned out quite the opposite!1yr ⋅ bociredef ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Today my son found this hollandse oord (1575-1590) on a permission. Its our oldest coin yet. He was really proud of his find.3wk ⋅ Cryptonno ⋅ r/metaldetecting
Also found the coronavirus vaccine while I was metal detecting today1yr ⋅ tjohnsonjr0109 ⋅ r/metaldetecting
A beautiful, silver, 18th century Luckenbooth brooch from the mountains of Vermont!1yr ⋅ Silver_Winged ⋅ r/metaldetecting
