After itty-bitty rain today, I could not stand it anymore and went out for 1 hour to another school. Someone was already here as I noticed plenty of plugs that have not healed! I still managed to scoop up $1.32(3 quarters,4 dimes, 3 nickels and 2 pennies). All newer except one 1964-D dime which ironically was three inches deeper than the newer penny I found at 1". It really pays to recheck those holes! Started to evaluate it and figured someone had passed that penny for other treasures as my VDI was showing penny all the way, until I took it out and rescanned, then it showed solid dime. For some reason the silver are always a louder and more positive beep! That is silver coin # 14 this year! This year total on coins is at $49.64!HH~Andy~

1 more try!

Half an hour before rain, decided to do neighbors 1 last time and it was the last time, as I dug everything else that beeped. Couple of items to note though, a 1951 quarter and a silver owl brooch along with 2 recent pennies, 4 pulltabs,1 large nail and an old tapper I assume from beer keg. Oh well, more silver.....Let it rain!HH~Andy~

Collection building

Went back to my sisters yesterday to redo the ground I'd already swept with Minelab and was impressed with the results of two hours. Found $1.12 including 2 silver (1964 kennedy half and a 1954-D rosy). I also found 5 wheaties from 40's and 50's, a silver Rogers spoon, another chuck e cheese token dated 1986(In pizza we trust), and the most interesting find was a 1981: 200 lire Italian coin. Sized like a quarter and bronze-looking. Anyone know the exchange rate? HH
~Andy~

Old school

Went to old school from 1889 again today for 2 hours, and still located more goodies. $1.76 (4 quarters, 5 dimes, 4 nickels, and 6 pennies). One dime was a 1947-D rosy and another war nickel was 1943-p and 1946 nickel. This spot must have been hit many times, yet still produces some old coinage which goes to show that a spot is never completely detected so don't be afraid to try places over. To date I'm at $47.03 with 1o silver now, and 5 rings, 2 of which are valuable.HH
~Andy!

again!

Went to friends apartment today for an hour with new MXT-300 and ran over part of yard I already did with my Minelab. Lo and behold I was amazed at what I found. $1.08 in an hour including 4 wheat back pennies and my favorite coin find to date.....1939-D liberty standing half dollar in mint condition. One foot down and still shiny as new. OMG I cannot say enough for this detector-DEEP,DEEP,DEEP! I must look back at places I've gone and redo them all. It really pays to buy the best! Thank you White's, I've never been more impressed with performance.
HH~Andy~

Now this is detecting

The whites MXT-300 is the nicest detector I have ever owned! Starting to understand how to find deep stuff; it isn't easy, but I'm starting to figure out those deep, weak bleeps. Between the 100 year old Victorian that I hunted last night, and the 120 year old school I hunted today, I believe I'm on my way to some real treasure! Included in the $5.20 cents I found in 4 hrs. was a 1954 rosy dime, 1944 quarter, 1943-p war nickel, 1918 canadian penny(large in size and in excellent condition due to the fact it was incapsulated in some sort of leather pouch that flaked away upon touch). I also found an old jacknife that will not open, a 1977 trans-am T-roof hotwheel(date is on bottom),and a glass oil lamp(still intact) with metal rim on top. Some of these items were over a foot deep and I almost gave up. NEVER give up on deep stuff, it's what pays for the detector! I still have alot to learn about this machine, but my confidence is growing!
I know these places have been hit before, but this MXT-300 found stuff others missed! P.S. I just love the way silver still looks good after all these years! HH~Andy~

Mosquitos love me

Today was bad day for metal detecting. The mosquitos are everywhere and my deet didn't even phase them. Managed to last 2 hours before my blood count went south. $2.37 found(8quarters,
3dimes,and 7 pennies) all newer but they spend after cleaning. I clean my clad with white vinegar and add salt(works great). I just use vinegar for pennies. Those newer zinc pennies are not made for wear though as I have hundreds of unspendable ones that have craters (some holes go straight thru coin). Or how bout those coins that have been hit by mowers(I've even got half coins).HH~Andy~

Fun weekend

Spent a couple hours of my road trip metal detecting, should have been more but there was to much else to do including driving ATVs, shooting off fireworks, trap shooting, picnic at lake(Did detect shortly and found .83),fireworks and meeting all girlfriends relatives. We did find old site in woods that had to go back 200 years, as there were trees 80 years old growing out of foundation. I found 1-1912V nickel and a token for 25 cents in trade that must go back to early 1800's, as well as some very old ball jar glass and covers. Tics were plentiful and very difficult terrain made it tough but we shall return. Today at park I found .93 in an hour and a couple coins were keepers.(1958-D quarter,1938 penny,and1946 penny). I believe this Whites MXT-300 and I are going to be good friends!HH~Andy~

Deeper is better

Not all detectors are the same, some work deeper and better than others so I decided to get another one yesterday. I bought a Whites MXT-300 and tested in park for 2 hours.(1-50cent,3-quarters,7dimes,2nickels,and 14pennies). All newer clad but shows promise. I am heading up to northern Wis. today to try on old farm. Now that I have 2, my girlfriend will get to join me with the Minelab V-30. I was extremely impressed with the pinpoint on this machine until I tried the MXT, wow what a machine, shows 2 pictures of what you detected(1st and 2nd probabilities) plus Vdi and depth accurate to the nth degree. I've heard people taking dimes at 13 inches with this 12" double-D coil and I'm hoping to confirm this weekend. Must get going, 4-drive to go.HH ~Andy~

SILVER

Well today was a good day, I found $1.95(4 quarters, 7 dimes, 1 nickel and ten pennies). I've been hitting the same school for over a week now and even though its not old, it sure is productive! One of the dimes I found was a 1923 mercury head 10" down and I'm starting to wonder if this wasn't an old farm at one time. The diamond/ruby ring I found last week was deep and old as well. I'll keep working it.HH~Andy~