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
