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America 250

Hopefully I find one of these on my next outing… 🤞

Recently there were some posts on social media of large coppers wrapped in paper towel and soaked with olive oil for 2 days, followed up with a gentle rinse with isopropyl alcohol. The post showed before photos of coppers with a rough surface like 80 grit sandpaper. And after the olive oil and rinse they came out smooth as if they were just minted, with regular circulation wear.

I gave this a try with some of my coppers and did not experience that effect. I do not have before photos. But ultimately feel like some coins are slightly better, some are surely worse, and some are just meh.

I will say some of them I used 000 fine steel wool, to clean and that trick works the best overall to restore the coins to a more coin-like finish rather than rough sandpaper with no detail.

Anyone else have any home remedies that fixes coppers? Something simple enough that doesn’t require a whole lot of special tools / chemicals?

Solid Silver Thimble.

This was the first thimble I ever found, years ago at a Colonial site in Upstate NY. It is not marked, and dates back to late 1700’s to early 1800’s. I must have dug hundreds or more clad thimbles since then, not one has been silver. Guess I got lucky.

This is a 1 Reale I found at a colonial site in Upstate NY.

Still drooling over this one. Thought I was never gonna find a half. Maybe a Franklin, or a Walker if I was lucky. When all the sudden this was in the hole. What was your first half?

Let’s see what everyone has. I would love to see what others have found, what their most prized find is, etc.

One of mine has to be the No. 8 sized mega crotal bell. Made by blacksmith William Rose, in Lambourn, England. Circa ~ 1743. Found at an old Colonial home site in Upstate NY.

Slow week detecting but that’s ok.

Sometimes finding bonus items in the hole are better than whatever the target is.

What Machine Does Everyone Use?

What do you like about it? Pros - Cons?

I have been running the XP Deus II for a little over a year, 9” coil. Its ability to pick small targets out of trashy areas is its greatest strength imo. I have found significantly more relics with significantly more value since making the switch. Maybe it’s just luck, but I don’t think so.

Wonder if using a vibrating case cleaner to clean finds / roasted coppers..? I’ll probably give it a whirl.. can’t hurt. I have seen some folks swear by using a tumbler for roached coppers etc.

Found in Upstate NY next to a 30 foot deep hand dug well.

I’m guessing an old automotive decal, but I can’t quite put my finger on it… Maybe even a tractor decal.
Found in a plowed farm field. Upstate NY.

Anyone have any input on the new Minelab Vanquish Series? The Vanquish 360; 460; or 560? Looks very new and improved. I have some entry-level friends looking to upgrade their ancient technology and I think the new Vanquish series looks mint. Curious if anyone has put them to the test yet.

This sucker was buried deep. Sounded great on the Deus II. Really cool spoon with a ton of detail and slick patina. She’s a wall-hanger for sure. Made by ‘US Silver Co’ which is a Victorian era manufacturer known for making silver-plated flatware.

Nice big silver flipped out. What a pretty sight.

I’ll take it after a slow day in the field…

A pair of colonial cuff links found at a Colonial site - Upstate NY. Featuring the iconic running foxes. In surprisingly good condition.

Anyone recognize this? Strikes me as a possible industrial gas light lamp / stand. Probably turn of the century.

Took me a good minute to figure this one out. Half of a bull nose ring. Unsure of age, TSC still makes this model. They haven’t changed much over the years. Wonder where the other half went 🤔

Vintage Continental Lighter. Mid-Century, made in Japan. Zippo-style / semi-automatic. Found in Upstate NY.
Wish it were in better shape.