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see the knob on the far left just above the spout ? that is the piece you found .

eDonnie B. and I ventured out yesterday for some unusually warm detecting as it almost hit 50 degrees !:cheering: I took no pictures of the sites as they were really not much to look at or covered in saplings or briars. Donnie and I scored mostly buttons but he did get on the board first with a...

I had a seated dime that I found years ago that got a grade of XF , and I believe this would grade at AU if I sent it in .

I managed to get out in the cold again after the quick thaw we had melted most of our snow !:cheering:Donnie , Rick an I headed back to the last site we did well at a few weeks ago This particular site then netted me a very old crotal bell , and very old (possible 1600's era) tiny shoe buckle...

Welcome Scotty , we're a small group but you won't find a nicer or more genuine crowd than here ! Glad you joined us . Sorry I don't have a button for that honest statement :lol: :rofl:

If anyone was wondering about Dave's whereabouts like me :dontknow: or wanted some videos to watch :popcorn::popcorn:during this slow time in our hobby due to the weather can go here to watch a few of his latest adventures or some of his older ones . Surprising Dave has been getting better at...

Well the brutal temps and snow are upon us here in New England and my season is finally at an end but I had two decent outings (Dec. 21st and Dec. 30th) before the year !:cheering: Thursday the 21st Heavymetalnut and Donnie B. drove out to the far side of the state and hit a couple of cellar...

All episodes of every season of Detectorists should be on this one page to chose from ...

On behalf of the AD staff we would like to extend our warmest wishes to the best members this holiday ! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G890A using Tapatalk

Scott , the first button is as Tim mentioned its an early "flat" button from the early 1800's era (1800 -1820's) from its size I'd say a "cuff" type . The second button looks to be a broken two piece (the back half) , twp piece buttons started entering the picture in the mid to late 1820's and...

Thank you Chris , I will sure to try hard at giving you a great chance at finding one when you do ! Don , The coins are a tough nut to crack ! The fugio cleaned up somewhat well , meaning it looks to have some good detail but there is some very stubborn corrosion on it and I'm mulling over my...

Sunday was a much needed detecting day after the busy Thanksgiving holiday and I know Donnie B. was chomping at the bit to get out again as well :lol:. The plan for this day was to hit some sites that have been choked off by ferns earlier in the year , the continued frosts have killed off the...

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It was a nice little site that was "cherry picked" at some time but they left a lot of low sounding targets lie the tombac buttons and missed a few high ones too. I was just lucky to get my coil over the really good sounding targets. here are a few of my pictures of my recoveries . Some before...

"Metal detecting beyond sight & sound" with my friend Josh Kimmel who has some great guests from time to time and good topics treasure hunting related . He has interviewed a few of our AD members in the past .If you have some free time give Josh a listen to . https://www.spreaker.com/show/2027955

Best Relic of the Month Award - August 2017 On behalf of the American Detectorist Metal Detecting Forum, it is with great honor that we extend to Bucknut congratulations for receiving the Best Relic of the Month award for his ​Native American Brass "Trade" bracelet. The above icon and...

Best Coin of the Month Award - August 2017 On behalf of the American Detectorist Metal Detecting Forum, it is with great honor that we extend to The Rebel congratulations for receiving the Best Coin of the Month award for his 1853 Seated Dime. The above icon and description of the award...

:wow:Great button Todd :loveit: It appears to be very similar to this one New York Militia 1793-1822 1pc., 21mm B/M: "Blank" Eagle on a globe, with motto "Excelsior" below wreath. Huge Congrats on the button Todd and again thanks for the invite . George it looks like lead but actually its a...

A couple of weekends ago I was invited by a friend along with some respected hobbyists to help hunt a historic tavern , muster field old school and some old private residences in Charlton Massachusetts . The prestigious group of detectorists were Dave Wise (HEAVYMETALNUT) , Todd Hiltz (Thiltzy)...

Sometimes you have moments in life that consume all of your attention or time and leave little time for anything else :yes: Well for the last month or two I've had a couple of things that were in the forefront of my medulla oblongata .... One was trying to settle into a new job , hours and...