Good day- oldest coin yet and new detector!

[nathan104]

Got permission to hunt a local spot were a small schoolhouse was around 1900. Theres a field next to it that had the post office in 1904 but havent talked to that land owner yet.

Anyways, grabbed my Ace 250 ( have an AT pro on the way) and a buddy with his bounty hunter and we went at it for 3 hours. Right away found my oldest coin to date, a 1925 wheat penny. I know thats nothing compared to most on here, but I was excited. Also found a 1942 nickel, my buddy found two wheaties from the 40's and a clad quarteer. Found a lot of old cans and tabs.

Got homee and my new AT Pro had arrived! I got it put together with the 5x8 coil and my daughter and I hit the front yard which we had gone over several times with the ace 250. Right away, I can tell you the AT Pro makes the ace 250 look like a joke. Just in our front yard in about an hour, we dug 82 cents, several brass items, and a big aluminum pan. Most was about 4-6" down. Hits I never have heard on the ace 250.

I cant wait to take the AT pro over to the old school site. Probably will hit it tomorrow. Maybe we will find our first silver coin or the thing Im hoping for the most, an indianhead penny.

 

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[Tenspeed]

Good luck and enjoy your new machine!!

 

[nathan104]

Thanks. I do have it in pro mode but will secure the cord the way you described. Appreciate it.

 

[rlc1940]

Another ATPro tip. Concerning the headphone cord, I no longer use the clip supplied under the armrest...I secure that cable directly under the top end of the electronics housing at the top of the handle grip. This way, it gives you a little more cord length and works so much better when the detector is laid down during digging. I use a Velcro strap for easy removal if need be. The coil cord tip is a good one, I used that one too. Used electrical to secure the cord to handle as the Velcro lets it move too much.

 

[Pointman]

Congratulations. The coins will only get older as you go.

 

[gerryk]

Dont throw that 250 out. You found stuff you didnt before butt hats probably because you had a dd coil on.

 

[wild eyed willey]

Good day, I am going tomorrow to speak to the property owner of an old school here, I really hope to get permission to hunt it.

 

[detroitdigger]

Cool keep at it,many other great finds to come!