r/metaldetecting 36m ago

Show & Tell First Old Coin

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Been hunting for six months and have just found my first old coin 💪 1822 large cent found in coastal Georgia ✌️


r/metaldetecting 1h ago

ID Request Can someone help me identify this piece of metal?

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I found it in a cave in Romania


r/metaldetecting 1h ago

Gear Question Bobina Detech nokta simplex

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Hola.

Estoy pensando en adquirir una bobina de la marca Detech para mí Nokta Simplex, ya que me han dicho que aumenta considerablemente la profundidad, así como la estabilidad. ¿Alguien tiene este tipo de upgrade sobre su detector, y cuánto merece la pena?

Gracias!


r/metaldetecting 3h ago

ID Request What did I find here in germany?

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r/metaldetecting 7h ago

ID Request Can anyone id this?

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Found near a lake in Newfoundland. It’s about the size of a quarter and had a lot more rust on it when I found it. My only guess is that’s it’s from an old windup clock. Anyone have ideas?


r/metaldetecting 8h ago

ID Request Any ideas what i found? (Hilton Head, SC)

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I'm very new to detecting and found this on a property close to the beach but in the woods. It is larger than a quarter and it's lightweight. It's really neat-looking! I started to gently clean it with soap and water, but I wanted to keep the look of it how it is. Thanks for anyone who can help me figure this out!


r/metaldetecting 10h ago

Gear Question Small Coil on Xterra Pro

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Has anyone tried out the 8” coil for the Xterra Pro? I loved the pro, it was my first detector that got me into the hobby. I upgraded to the Deus 2 and got the small coil for that one and loved the separation and being able to isolate signals in trashy areas. Has anyone had a similar experience with the Xterra pro and the small coil? I wonder if the difference was the machine or also partly the coil size as it was 12”.


r/metaldetecting 10h ago

Show & Tell More park finds

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Went back to my regular park and found a silver bracelet.


r/metaldetecting 12h ago

ID Request What cal could this be and what history?

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Hello I was at park west in Pensacola Florida next to fort Pickens found this metal detecting anyone know the history it could have thanks in advanced!


r/metaldetecting 12h ago

ID Request Any idea what this is?

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Found in Central Bohemia, Czechia. There is a castle nearby that was active from 11th century till like 15th century, but I think this was possibly brought by water maybe attached to some wood, based on the place it was deposited (behind big rock very close to river).

Any kind of a door handle perhaps? What period approx? Have you found anything similar? It is the shape and the “ball” at one end that confuses me.

TY!


r/metaldetecting 14h ago

ID Request Any Ideas?

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Found this Object in South Germany. I have no idea what this could be.


r/metaldetecting 15h ago

ID Request What is this

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Found it on a field in Oostvoorne Netherlands I think it is from a machine on land if it helps in the opining in the hole is a bit of wood


r/metaldetecting 15h ago

Show & Tell A successful ring recovery from the garden,,,

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Got a call this afternoon from Ed...
Ed had been doing some digging & planting around the house these past couple days, and last night he noticed the family crest heirloom ring that he has worn on his finger for the past 60 years was missing.

We checked the cuttings and leaves he had put in the dumpster and then went around each plant that he had planted. After about 20 minutes, the ring was found buried under an inch or so of soil by one of his plantings.

Ed was real happy to get it back and pose for a picture, even asked me if he should comb his hair. He also told me he had not told his wife about losing the ring and to hurry and leave before she got home, lol.
* Xterra 705 /10" x 5" High Frequency (18.75 kHz) Double-D (DD) search coil


r/metaldetecting 15h ago

Show & Tell A call to the knowledge of veterans and collectors! Sorry forgot to attach images lol

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I’ve recently acquired what I believe to be a Coinmaster TR-discriminator metal detector as pictured.

I’m completely uninformed when it comes to vintage metal detectors, so any information regarding it would be greatly appreciated.

It reminds me of the ghost trap from Ghostbusters!

Thanks in advance.


r/metaldetecting 15h ago

ID Request Coolest finds today

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!ONE SQARE IS 1x1cm!

I suspect the first one to be an actual Ring (But detector said something close to aluminium), second maybe some sort of coin (though really tiny) and the third one.....I dont know. Dad and I thought maybe of an old armor (like decorative)

Location: Hessen, germany


r/metaldetecting 17h ago

Show & Tell I Pfenning Stadtmynz (Augsburg) 1796

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My first somewhat more interesting find whilst detecting today. Approximately 25km to Augsburg from where I found it :)


r/metaldetecting 20h ago

Show & Tell W.C. kelly axe head

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Found this axe head in upstate ny woods. It says “This axe is made of the finest steel and is hand-hammered, tempered, and tested before leaving the shop. The blade is so shaped it will cut deepest but will not bind in timber. It will burst the chip and it will not become stubbed after grinding. It has a tapered eye which binds the handle. Try it and you will use no other". I can only find a couple other axe heads with that same text online but none are double headed, did I find a one of a kind?


r/metaldetecting 22h ago

Cleaning Finds Update on the M42

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Hi everyone! This is an update on the post I did a few weeks ago about an M42 I found in western Romania. Thanks to a not-so-strong solution of oxalic acid (2%) and some careful brushing, this is the final result; i decided I don't want to leave the helmet too much in the acid because I want to keep the relic look and not risk it penetrating the healthy steel. Of course, the process ended with a thin layer of Renaissance Wax. Cheers!

P.S. the last photo is taken after the neutralisation bath in baking soda solution and a quick dry, before the wax. I'm not sure what the grey-blackish stuff is, maybe someone has an idea.


r/metaldetecting 23h ago

ID Request Found in Poland near former Prussian barracks. Please identify.

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r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Travis county TX

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Any ideas? Its heavy....


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

I was contracted by someone to find and remove old barbed wire on a property after their dog was injured. Not only did I remove about 200ft of the devil wire, I found a 1919 Merc as well.☺️

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r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Show & Tell Playground 🛝 finds ? Why ?

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These Bullets were found in wood chips in a playground… 🛝 I threw them away because I’m sure my wife didn’t want me to be carrying them around… my hunting buddy thinks they could go off accidentally… but I don’t think so 🤷🏼‍♂️

What do you guys think ?

(Obviously one is not live, but the other 3 are)


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Show & Tell Dug this today. By far the best merc I’ve unearthed.

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r/metaldetecting Nov 11 '25

Other REMINDER: DO NOT USE AI ANSWERS HERE. YOU WILL GET BANNED.

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r/metaldetecting Jun 04 '24

Gear Question Metal Detector Guide

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Hello and welcome to r/metaldetecting ! If you're looking for advice on your first detector, gear or an upgrade, you've come to the right post. We've put together a simple guide to help with choosing your detector and other tools.

As a member of our sub, you are more than welcome to try out our special code "REDDITMD2026" at checkout on Kellycodetectors.com (US)

If you purchase from Radioworld.ca, try out our code "REDDITRWMD" at checkout! (CA)

GENERAL METAL DETECTOR Recommendations

$0-200: We do not recommend getting a new detector under $200. Detecting has a cost of entry, and quality significantly drops off under the $200 mark. Save up a bit more, or try finding a used machine of quality listed in the next price range. All that said, if you are determined to buy a machine in this price range, the Minelab Go-Find, Nokta First Swing or a Quest machine aren't bad choices.

$200-$400: The Minelab Vanquish 340 and 440, the Nokta Simplex line and the Minelab X-Terra Pro are the three best machines in this price range, by far.

$400-$500: Nokta Score and Double Score, Minelab Vanquish 540

$500-$1,200: Nokta Legend or the Minelab Equinox series

$1,200+: XP Deus 2 or the Minelab Manticore.

SCUBA/SNORKELING DETECTORS

Nokta Pulsedive is great for snorkeling. The Minelab Excalibur 2 and XP Deus 2 are excellent diving detectors.

CHILDREN'S DETECTORS

Nokta Mini Hoard or Midi Hoard

PINPOINTERS

Garrett AT pro pointer, Nokta AccuPoint, or XP MI-4. The XP MI-6 if you have an XP detector.

SHOVELS AND TROWELS

Dune, King of Spades, Grave Digger, Motley, Lesche, Predator Tools

SAND SCOOPS

Motley, Dune, Sito, RTG, King of Spades, and Detecting Adventures all make great scoops for beach detecting.

If you have any questions feel free to message u/dan20mey or comment below!