Tag Archives: metal detecting finds

A Day at the Inn – Detecting the Site of a Stagecoach Inn in KY

Posted on June 9, 2013 by pocketspill

This was the first hunt at a site that was supposedly a stagecoach inn between 1790 and 1850 in South-Central Kentucky.  It was well positioned between the Kentucky river and more populated areas along a now-defunct route for wagons and … Continue reading →

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Wiggs Chemical Token – 1930s – Pre-Nazi Swastika on “Lucky Coin” Coupon.

Posted on June 2, 2013 by pocketspill

The Swastika is one of the most powerful symbols on Earth, causing quite a primal reaction for many. Whenever you see it on an artifact, such as this Wigg’s Chemical token I found yesterday at an old farmhouse, you know … Continue reading →

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One of my searches featured in Lexington Herald Leader newspaper

Posted on May 21, 2013 by pocketspill

My friend and journalist Tom Eblen spent time to understand the hobby, arrange a new place and travel with me to document the search.  I think he did a great job and am proud to share this article with you … Continue reading →

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Silver Coins at Beautiful Old Kentucky Farms – E-Trac Live Digs with Audio

Posted on May 3, 2013 by pocketspill

Silver, silver everywhere – live digs coinshooting silver on private property.  E-trac lessons for two-tone ferrous at beautiful places.   HD viewing mode recommended, I removed the fisheye effect, there’s lots of detail in the video. Detector sounds on 90% … Continue reading →

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Metal Detecting Hunt for Coins – 1838 Half Dime

Posted on January 15, 2013 by pocketspill

A couple of recent hunts and a previously lost clip finding an 1838 half dime!

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New Live Dig Video – 8 Silvers – 3 ringer and Lessons from the Bushes

Posted on November 27, 2012 by pocketspill

Best in HD at Full Screen – enjoy!

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High Definition Live Digs Video – 1860/1870 House, Silver, Large Copper and Great Artifacts

Posted on November 14, 2012 by pocketspill

Here’s the latest high-definition live digs video including my day-long hunt at an 1860/1870 house, some great coins and a terrific artifact. I recommend you watch large and in HD.    I cut down the length of the video a … Continue reading →

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5-inch long 1800s Skeleton Key at 10″

Posted on November 12, 2012 by pocketspill

Now this is a serious key.   Found at an early 1800s location, this key was over 10″ deep.  My E-trac was maxed out at 30 sensitivity to find it.  Retrieval was a workout.  See below for key with dime … Continue reading →

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Spanish-American War Item – 1898 Camp Geo. H. Thomas Medal Dug in Kentucky

Posted on November 4, 2012 by pocketspill

Today I was invited to hunt near an old creek in Central KY.  The spot looked promising but ended up offering only wheat pennies and this neat Spanish-American War Era find.  This is a 1898 Camp Geo. H. Thomas Chickamauga Park … Continue reading →

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1838 House Reluctantly Gives up Some Great Metal Detecting Finds

Posted on October 28, 2012 by pocketspill

The house looked perfect.  As soon as I put my coil to the ground I knew my day was going to be a tough one.  Iron filled soil immediately nulled out my machine and I had to switch to the … Continue reading →

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