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Sterling and Voluntown are some of my favorite places to detect , I usually do pretty well around there the coin is in great shape . congrats and the weather has been almost perfect for hiking in the woods

The Etrac had a flaw in its software programing and large silver coins (silver dollars , buckles of the like) or multiple ones of them didn't have an actual designated vdi or tone and is confused the machine and defaulted these targets as undesirables with junky broken up tones and erratic ID...

I agree big silver is always fun to find

I got out this past Monday with a couple of friends (Jim and Ron) and hit western Massachusetts , it was a cool day in the Berkshires and great for some hiking and detecting . The Deus II and I haven't been one like my previous machines but the latest update and the new HF coil seemed to be...

The one good thing about these type of forums over the popular social media platforms is there is far less drama (fakers who plant their own coins to find to promote themselves or their video subscriptions , constant arguments between people for one reason or another and yes some jealousy ) . We...

Great to hear from you Drew , I hope you and your family have been well .

great buckle probably dates earlier than the Hibernia (y)

Awesome coins and relics and great post !

Jeff , that shoe buckle would of been quite the "looker" , I just received my HF coil and the weather is getting nice to get out .

congrats on the "toony"

Hello and welcome to American Detectorist , the xlt is still a good detector and I used one for a number of years and then got a DFX (dual frequency xlt) . these detectors had some of the most accurate target id'ing and depth reading . Great contact info on repairs . Thanks , Dan

Great find Roger , I believe from its size that its a William III half crown . a considerably sum of money back then .👍

Nice finds Roger , I'm with Jeff the coin is a William

Boy was it a hot muggy one too! Ron and I met up with Jim Atkiv (who is retired and detecting almost every day now ;)) in the norther corner of Massachusetts , its been so long since i've gotten out I almost forgot how the deus sounded 😁 . Ron did well with almost a dozen buttons at the few...

Designed tombacs are some of my favorite buttons to find , wish they all held up as well as those do. those are very very nice Dave .

NC is rich in history and a beautiful state , I myself visit the north western (around Jonesville) once or twice a year to spend with family , detect and arrow head hunt . I may even move down there in a couple of years permanently . I wish you the best of luck.

Dave have you ever use media blasting (sand or soda or other) to remove the heavy rust ? i would steer clear of this method if the item was very thin or delicate iron but i've used it on gun barrels and tools and its a lot quicker , less messy and has similar results ?

Clean the back as best you can and show us ( i suspect it has a solder or brazed mark where the attachment was) it could be a few things like a cufflink button , tie tack or lapel pin .

great restoration Dave , electrolysis ?

Very nice Jeff , you using the HF yet ?