First Time Metal Dectecting

[goatscapeable]

For over a year my father-in-law has been trying to get me to go metal detecting with him. He is a big Civil War buff and has dug hundreds of relics. I gave in finally and went with him to hunt on a family friend's property that is just down the street from my house. I really didn't have much faith in the metal detector, but after just five minutes I found a 1982 quarter. Nothing to call a museum about, but it gave me confidence in the detector. Five minutes later I was digging again, and this time dug a 1876 Seated Liberty Dime. Now I was hooked. We spent only an hour total on this trip, but came away with my original non-silver quarter, the 1876 dime, a 1952 silver quarter, and three objects that we have not identified yet. These discoveries led me to this forum, and I look forward to sharing many more as I continue in this hobby. Here is a picture of the second coin I dug:

EDIT: I apologize for the misspelled title.

 

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[thommo59]

Welcome!

 

[Rock Rock]

Welcome aboard and some nice finds you got there !

 

[vpnavy]

 

[housemom6]

Welcome goatscape. It's a great site. I promise you'll learn so much here. Learn the rules of the hobby and do some research. You'll find yourself an addict before you know it. Happy Hunting

 

[Carolina Tom]

That is a spectacular first time out find.... damn....

 

[park pirate]

Nice your off to a good start..

 

[dirtdigginfool]

Wowza Goat!! great find! I have found a few Rosie's, a couple Mercs and about 14 billion clad dimes...but definitely no seateds! Congrats and GOOD LUCK...Thanks for sharing..ddf