Minelab Equinox 900 with a sniper coil found a treasure. This is interesting!
The Minelab Equinox 900 metal detector discovered a large hoard of silver coins. This story offers an interesting context for all detectorists. First, the hoard was found using a sniper coil, and the depth was about 30 centimeters (debunking the myth about the shallow detection depth of such coils). Second, the hoard was recovered in two stages (illustrating the proper approach to a site where something valuable has been found). Third, there are photos of the area where the hoard was buried. This is a great opportunity for all treasure hunters to remember the typical features of such locations. Continue reading
Changing the Coil Means New Finds. Photo
In the world of metal detectors, there is a concept: the larger the search coil, the more finds you’ll uncover. Sounds logical, but… A large search coil has its own set of capabilities that are effective only for specific tasks. Using a large coil without experience often leads to digging a lot of holes (many and deep), while the finds often fall short of expectations. The coil shouldn’t be too small or too large—it should be suited for specific conditions. Here’s an example. Continue reading
The Teeth of Waterloo: Gruesome Discoveries from the 19th Century
Metal detecting is always a lottery. No one knows what awaits us in the next hole. The finds can be absolutely anything, with no limits. And, of course, some are quite gruesome. Like these… Do you know what the Teeth of Waterloo are? It’s very interesting! Continue reading
The Golden Finds with the Nokta Legend Metal Detector
Presenting photo reports from owners of the Nokta Makro Legend metal detector showcasing their golden finds. Take a look, it’s truly inspiring and will give you the motivation to dig! Continue reading
Hoard of gold coins found on January 2nd 2018. Come take a look!
It happened one evening, 2nd January 2018, in the Catholic Cathedral of Saints Martin and Nicholas in Bydgoszcz, Poland. A huge 16th-17th century hoard containing 480 gold coins and jewelry items was discovered on the right side of the altar during renovation works. The Yellow Gold Dog seems friendly disposed towards unexpected finds )) Take a look at the pictures of treasure! Continue reading
