Jul
24
The Science of Metal Detection
July 24, 2007 | Leave a Comment
The Science of Metal Detection
By Low Jeremy
Metal detectors are interesting pieces of technology. They have a variety of uses and have become even more versatile throughout the years. Ever since the first metal detectors came out in the 19th century, scientists and engineers never stopped working on better and more efficient designs.
Nowadays, there are metal detectors that can pinpoint metals so accurately that they have become indispensable tools in fields like mineralogy, engineering, security and even in the military.
From the crude models of the 19th century, the modern detectors had its debut in the 1930s when Gerhard Fischer released and patented his very own metal detector. Fischer’s design used resonating coils to detect the presence of metal under the ground. These metal detectors proved to be an asset during World War II.
Metal detectors were used during the war to find land mines scattered across the paths of troops. They saved a number of soldiers back then. However, these metal detectors could have been more useful if Read more
Jul
23
A Number of Tips on Finding Coins With a Metal Detector
By J C Christian
For many metal detecting for coins can be a very profitable hobby and hopefully the tips on finding coins that we provide below will help you to not only find more but also better coins as well.
1. Searching Previously Metal Detected Areas
Although these types of areas can prove very challenging and there may be finds few and far between there will always be something good left behind. Below are some tips for searching these types of sites.
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Jul
22
Facts Revealed Behind Metal Detecting for Newbies!
July 22, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Facts Revealed Behind Metal Detecting for Newbies!
By J C Christian
So you finally decided to take the leap and buy metal detector, trust me you will not be disappointed in the excitement and the joy that it brings. Metal detecting is a hobby that many people take up and it really you get hooked. The sheer joy and excitement that metal detecting brings in finding a treasure is enough to make anybody addicted to metal detecting.
If you are new to metal detecting here are couple tips you should know before you get started out, Read more
Jul
21
Advanced Coin and Treasure Hunting Tips Finding New Locations to Treasure Hunt
July 21, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Advanced Coin and Treasure Hunting Tips Finding New Locations to Treasure Hunt
By J C Christian
There will always be new and profitable locations in which you can metal detect, you do not always have to go back to the same locations time and time again. If you use some imagination there are a lot of places that you can metal detect that you may have not thought of in the first place.
There are is lot of treasure, relic, and coins that have been just a lying around for centuries waiting for you to come find them. Think about what is going on in the area that you live in there possibly could have been civil wars, festivals, and anything you can possibly think of where large gathering of people come together. When people come together people tend to Read more
Jul
20
Metal Detecting – Coin Hunting or Coin Shooting Hot Spots
By Robert Benjamin
Coin Hunting or ‘Coin Shooting’ as it’s often called, is not only very fun to do, but it can easily be very profitable. Finding just one gold piece or any rare coin can easily pay for the cost of the metal detector. When it comes to Coin Hunting or ‘Coin Shooting’, there are some places that I call ‘hot spots’, or the best places.
Riverbanks – Ponds – Lakes – Swimming Holes: These locations are true treasure hunting top spots. The Riverbank is a huge area that can provide a lifetime of detecting. River banks were used as ferry crossings, and some had covered bridges with toll stations. The local old timers may be able to tell you where the local fishing and old swimming spots were. Remember many of the old fishing spots were also drinking and partying spots, and at the swimming holes a lot of people took off their outer clothes, losing change as they did. And going back even earlier in the years, folks would take their clothes to the riverbanks to wash them in the water. The same goes for old farm ponds, Read more
Jul
19
Getting into Gold Coin Collecting
July 19, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Getting into Gold Coin Collecting
By Mike Selvon
Gold coin collecting can be an exciting hobby to take up. After all, who doesn’t enjoy the lure of a shiny gold coin? Maybe you’ve watched movies where villains hunted down valuable Krugerrands, you could have a part of that too, only in your case, buying and selling old rare coins isn’t an illegal activity! Still, it is a hobby with a unique and thrilling flare.
Some of the old rare coins are the most valuable, but most legitimate rare coin dealers warn openly that dealing in the gold collection is more of a neutral investment for your money.
Don’t expect to land huge bargains or get great return on your Sovereigns or Brittanias. Dealers note that the market for gold has stabilized and won’t provide rich profits, but they also point out that gold remains a reliable commodity.
Gold coin collecting can be made even more exciting when Read more
Jul
18
Helpful Tips to Treasure Hunting With Metal Detectors
July 18, 2007 | Leave a Comment
Helpful Tips to Treasure Hunting With Metal Detectors
By Daniel Chiapperino
Whether you are a novice or experienced treasure hunter nothing is more important than that one great find of the day, but many treasure hunters miss that great find by not digging everything, or by being asked to leave a site, right before digging that last ping, because they didn’t ask permission to hunt there, well here are some ideas and tips to help you get “your” great find.
1. Can I hunt here?
First and foremost, Read more
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