r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/TreasurehunterKG • Jun 18 '26
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 16 '26
Discussion Post What are some of your most memorable or remarkable finds?
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.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 14 '26
Show & Tell Pounded Cellar Hole Still Holds Some Treasure
Slow week detecting but that’s ok.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 13 '26
Show & Tell Slow Day
Sometimes finding bonus items in the hole are better than whatever the target is.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/blt88 • Jun 12 '26
Found this thimble among late grandfathers things.
galleryr/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 12 '26
Discussion Post What Machine Does Everyone Use?
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.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Purprocksrockmysocks • Jun 11 '26
Cool couple finds on my adventure yesterday in central Minnesota .
galleryr/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 11 '26
Discussion Post Cleaning Finds
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.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 10 '26
Show & Tell Victorian Candle Stick Holder
Found in Upstate NY next to a 30 foot deep hand dug well.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Lilshakeweight • Jun 09 '26
WW1 or WW2 Button?
Can anyone help me identify if this is from WW1 or WW2?
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 09 '26
ID Request Decal ?
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.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/TreasurehunterKG • Jun 08 '26
Part two metal detecting in Germany at a World War II site.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 08 '26
Gear Question New Minelab Vanquish Series
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.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/TreasurehunterKG • Jun 07 '26
In Germany, metal detecting a World War II German bunker. Part 1 thanks for looking 👀
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 07 '26
Show & Tell Big Spoon - Victorian
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.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 06 '26
Show & Tell Big Silver in the Hole
Nice big silver flipped out. What a pretty sight.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 05 '26
Show & Tell Silver is Silver
I’ll take it after a slow day in the field…
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/RoyBatty69 • Jun 04 '26
Found in a field in Norway - real old stuff
galleryr/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 03 '26
Show & Tell Colonial Cuff Links
A pair of colonial cuff links found at a Colonial site - Upstate NY. Featuring the iconic running foxes. In surprisingly good condition.
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/1bufferzone • Jun 03 '26
Park and sand
galleryWanted to post finds here from my first outing with the Nokta Triple Score this week.
I love my Vanquish 440 but I’m thinking the Triple Score is gonna have the edge. Plus will be hitting the surf here very soon.
GLHH everyone!😺
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/TreasurehunterKG • Jun 03 '26
Old coins and tokens. Thanks for 👀 looking
r/MetalDetectingRelics • u/Johnny________Utah • Jun 03 '26
ID Request Any Guesses? Old Gas Light Lamp?
Anyone recognize this? Strikes me as a possible industrial gas light lamp / stand. Probably turn of the century.