Your Guide To Buying a Metal Detector
Metal detecting is the merger of outdoor exploration with the thrill of treasure hunting. But before you can embark on your adventure, there’s one crucial decision to make: selecting the…
Decoding the Target ID for the Nokta Makro Legend
Navigating the world of metal detecting involves mastering the language of your detector, with Target ID acting as an essential component of this language. Think of yourself as a translator,…
Imperial Standard Buttons (Identification and Value)
So, you have been metal detecting and come upon a flat button with some sort of maker’s mark on the back side. You do a bit of cleaning to reveal…
Cracking the Code: Garrett ACE 400 Target ID Numbers Explained
As a passionate treasure hunter, my countless adventures have been accompanied by my trusty Garrett ACE 400 metal detector. One of my favorite features is the Digital Target ID system,…
Are Harbor Freight Metal Detectors Any Good?
If you have found yourself here, I will bet that you are an experienced metal-detecting enthusiast looking for a new device or you’re new to metal-detecting. Either way, you have…
Is Gold and Mica Found Together? (a Gold Clue?)
They say that “all that glitters is not gold.” As gold is one of the world’s most valuable minerals, it is every metal-detecting enthusiast’s dream to detect it. Unfortunately, gold…
What Are Shield Pennies Worth (Which One Is Valuable?)
Have you ever examined a handful of coins while searching for something unique about them? If so, you might have noticed that some pennies come with an impressive shield. These…
What is Creed Sterling? (Is it Valuable!)
One of the biggest rewards in metal detecting is investigating a new find. Digging around (pun) to research what you found and understanding the history can be as rewarding as…
How to Find Privy Holes (Metal Detecting Treasure?)
Do you want to know how to find privy holes? People often describe privy holes as the “crown jewel” of metal detecting. They’re also known as “sewer caps” or “gravel…