Metal Detecting

Finding silver is one of the greatest thrills in metal detecting. That sweet high tone, the distinctive ring when you flip the coin—silver hunting is...

Wheat pennies are the most common valuable find for metal detectorists. Minted from 1909 to 1958, these Lincoln cents with wheat stalks on the reverse...

Getting permission is the most important skill in metal detecting. The best sites are on private property, and a simple, professional permission request opens doors...

The moment you dig up an old coin, you face a critical decision: to clean or not to clean? The wrong choice can turn a...

Location is everything in metal detecting. You can have the best detector money can buy, but if you’re searching in the wrong places, you’ll find...

Every metal detectorist dreams of the big find. While most hunts yield clad coins and pull tabs, the hobby has produced some truly incredible discoveries—from...

You just dug up an old coin—now what? Identifying coins found metal detecting is part science, part detective work. That crusty disc covered in dirt...

The Garrett AT Pro has been the go-to metal detector for coin hunters since 2010. But in 2025, with multi-frequency machines like the Minelab Equinox...

Finding old coins is one of the most rewarding aspects of metal detecting. Whether you’re hunting wheat pennies in local parks, searching for silver at...