Treasure Dictionary

[Old Dude]

I bet more new people than I are a little hesitant to ask " what does that word mean?". Would you pros be willing to create a thread that lists common terms and gives their meaning? I, for one, would be very appreciative!

Happy Hunting!

 

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[Old Dude]

Ok......here's a question......I notice you guys call Modern dimes "Rosie's".....is this because of the rosey color they turn in the ground?

 

[Tucson Dan]

They are called Rosie's because Roosevelt is on the dime.

 

[iCandy]

Ok......here's a question......I notice you guys call Modern dimes "Rosie's".....is this because of the rosey color they turn in the ground?

Lol....aww....!!!! Good thinking though!!!

 

[Old Dude]

They are called Rosie's because Roosevelt is on the dime.

Thank you for the answer

 

[Jay In NewKen]

I remember a while back seeing a thread regarding your question. There was a whole list of terminology. Not sure if it was here or another site. Try search your question here for commonly used MD'ing terms

 

[racer117]

Here is a link to some "terms" Metal Detecting Terms Glossary If you watch the t.v show "Diggers" try not to learn their lingo,it sounds ridiculous..lol. Not knocking the show though,i enjoy it.

 

[Old Dude]

Here is a link to some "terms" Metal Detecting Terms Glossary If you watch the t.v show "Diggers" try not to learn their lingo,it sounds ridiculous..lol. Not knocking the show though,i enjoy it.

Thank you very much! Don't worry bout corruption from "that" show, lol. I have never watched it nor do I intend to. I am certain this forum and experience are all the help anyone needs. Thanks again. The people here are very quick to share the wealth of knowledge!

Happy Hunting!

 

[Jason in Enid]

most of the terms you will see from long-time detectorists is either a short-hand or a funny descriptive. "Rosy" = a Roosevelt dime. "can slaw" = shreaded aluminum cans, "zincoln" = post 1982 Lincoln memorial cent made from 99% zinc with a copper coating.

 

[Old Dude]

most of the terms you will see from long-time detectorists is either a short-hand or a funny descriptive. "Rosy" = a Roosevelt dime. "can slaw" = shreaded aluminum cans, "zincoln" = post 1982 Lincoln memorial cent made from 99% zinc with a copper coating.

Thanks for the info!

 

[YumaMarc]

We've always called the post-1982 pennies "Stinkin' Lincolns".

 

[cudamark]

There are all kinds of slang terms used in detecting. Some are local only and some are universal. The age and how long someone has been detecting can show up in the terms they use. Here are some of the terms I've heard used......
Zincolns, zincs, zinc'ers for '82-up cent coins.
Memorials, for '59-82 cent coins
Roosie's, '46-up dimes
Merc's, 1916-45 dimes
slaw, shredded can
stew, melted can
screamer, high conductive, high pitched tone indicating silver
groaner, low conductive, low tone target that might be gold.
phantom, a once good signal that now cannot be found.
I'm sure there are others I will remember after I post this. Feel free to add your own!

 

[FreeMindStuck]

Stinkers - zinc pennies
Slag - melted metal from burned buildings or campfires.

 

[BigWaveDave]

I learned a new one thanks to this site
Honker=large, beautiful ring

 

[treasurecoasteric]

Skunked - went detecting and found nothing

I use this one a lot LOL

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[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Nitro - ring that looks good but is junk
Walker - Walking Liberty half
SLQ - Standing Liberty Quarter
.925 - Sterling silver
Buff - buffalo nickel
V - Liberty Nickel
IH - Indian Head Penny
Wheatie - wheat back cent 1909-1958

Wayne

 

[Jason in Enid]

Nitro - ring that looks good but is junk
Walker - Walking Liberty half
SLQ - Standing Liberty Quarter
.925 - Sterling silver
Buff - buffalo nickel
V - Liberty Nickel
IH - Indian Head Penny
Wheatie - wheat back cent 1909-1958

Wayne

Wait, you didn't list what the last term means!

 

[Metal Detecting Stuff]

Wait, you didn't list what the last term means!

Wayne- best dealer on T Net!

www.metaldetectingstuff.com

 

[gunntekk1]

cookie- usually a round coin found with a ton of crud, usually found in the ocean, on it
yellow stuff- gold

 

[Sharryn]

Here is a link to some "terms" Metal Detecting Terms Glossary If you watch the t.v show "Diggers" try not to learn their lingo,it sounds ridiculous..lol. Not knocking the show though,i enjoy it.

Wow, thanks for that address! I'm reading it and thoroughly enjoying it. The only thing I can add for other beginners is to follow the link on it on the lower left that shows "Secrets for Beginners". It's a wealth of information! Thanks again and kuddos to you for sharing!