Metal Detecting Along the Civil War Corduroy Road

by John on August 2, 2009

Great video of some Civil Ware relic hunting outside of Fredericksburg, Virginia.  Check it out.

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Coin Shooting – A Treasure Finders Hobby

by John on August 2, 2009

Coin shooting is the most popular form of treasure hunting as coins can be found virtually everywhere people have been. Just in the US alone, in the last hundred years, more than a hundred million coins have been lost and only about twenty-five million recovered or dug-up by coin shooters.  Click for some great search tips. 

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Big Find = Big Spat

July 18, 2009

If you’re going to find a priceless cache of nearly a thousand ancient gold coins, maybe it’s best to go it alone . . . “a huge hoard of more than 800 gold coins dating back to the time of Boadicea” — that’s circa 61 CE — “has so far brought only bitterness for metal [...]

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Gold Nugget Prospecting with White’s TDI Metal Detector

July 10, 2009

White’s TDI Metal Detector used for 1st time in Arizona gold nugget area.  Great video and tips.  Click to read more and watch.

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White Metal Detectors

July 5, 2009

White’s metal detectors are valued to be the best in the business. But the company did not start out with metal detectors. Actually, Ken White and his wife, Olive White, started as prospectors for uranium.  Click to read more.

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Metal Detector Finds: The Thrill is in the Hunt

June 22, 2009

Finding lost treasure for profit is very exciting, but returning lost items to unsuspecting owners can bring even greater rewards.  Also, your metal detector is not just for the beach, which may be a couple of hours away.  Don’t forget about using it locally.  Read more . . .

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