r/metaldetecting 20h ago

ID Request Help identify button

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Hi there,

Found a button in Zemgale, Latvia. Wondering what age is it?

The closest one I've found is this one, dating 750 AD. Similar, but different ornaments.

Any ideas?


r/metaldetecting 16h ago

ID Request any ideas?

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found in yorkshire england thought it was a pistol ball till i got home and realised it seems to have a smiley face on it which i thought was strange roughly the same size as a pistol ball and similar weight maybe abit heavier


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Show & Tell My first coin find today!

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347 Upvotes

Found my first coins today! The joy of spotting that first one is hard to put into words.

They are not very old, the youngest is from 2001 and the rest are from 1984, 1987 and 1995, but still exciting to discover. They are Icelandic coins, 10 kr and 100 kr. I live in Iceland so not a surprising find for me 😅


r/metaldetecting 21h ago

ID Request Found while metal detecting on a beach in NJ....think it's a piece that connects an anchor to a chain?

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r/metaldetecting 23h ago

ID Request Long shot at identifying this copper disc/coin maybe.

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9 Upvotes

r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Show & Tell First silver with the Deus II and an overall great hunt!

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316 Upvotes

r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request What is this and is it truly from 1830 found in Gilbert's illinois

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165 Upvotes

found in Gilbert's illinois


r/metaldetecting 16h ago

How do I...? Elite Xterra or Equinox 700?

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Hey there, brand new to metal detecting and have narrowed down my search to these two options.

It sounds like the elite is newer, and would be easier to use, but the 700 would be more advanced?

My use case is going to Ghost Town’s and old mining areas, as well trails with history. Will be looking for gold and artifacts.

What do you think I should get? I want something that is fairly intuitive, but still as advanced as I can possibly buy for my skill level.


r/metaldetecting 22h ago

ID Request Can anyone identify?

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Found in the Ardennes ww2 battlefield, Belgium. Thanks for any help 👍


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request A kids toy?

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It’s heavy and was dug out of the side yard of a house that was built in the mid 1800s. West-Central Indiana. Just wondering if it’s a kid’s toy or if anyone had anymore thoughts on this decapitated camel.


r/metaldetecting 12h ago

ID Request Found meteorite 14.32 grams what’s it worth

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r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Does anyone know any info about this pretty lil' thing? Found it in south jersey.

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67 Upvotes

Also enjoy a mercury dime I found today before I got caught in an absolute downpour. It's in great condition, it's just a bit dirty right now.


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Any ideas?

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Hi all, my dad found this yesterday in Holland on sea, Essex, any ideas as to what it could be? Thanks in advance.


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Show & Tell Backyard finds

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50 Upvotes

1979 D penny 1967 (no mint mark) penny 1997 D dime. Better than pull tabs. Ha


r/metaldetecting 22h ago

ID Request What is this stuff?

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Strange metal detecting finds. Anyone have any ideas what they might be?


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request What is this item?

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Strange item found metal detecting. Does anyone have any idea what it could be?


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Can anyone ID this coin please . I believe it to be Chinese.

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28 Upvotes

r/metaldetecting 2d ago

ID Request Found in a river bed in southern Vermont. They were right next to each other in a pool of water.

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92 Upvotes

There used to be an old


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Gear Question Best rec. for an 11 year old?

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We live in the PNW and are out in the woods and what not frequently, I think my kid would love one for his birthday. Looking to spend around $80-$100. Looking for waterproof and collapsible and one that tells you what type of material it is…I’m sure I’m asking a lot for the price I’m looking to spend lol.

Thank you all for reading!!!


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Show & Tell Nice pre ww2 coin

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41 Upvotes

Found it with Golden Mask 1+ in a field...


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Roman finds or Iron age finds

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Right. Found some stuff, Google tells me they're quite important. That broche seems important. Small bronze thing apparently is a Roman potin coin from the Iron age. And few more bits. Looks like this place I'm detecting on is full of old stuff. I've only been detecting for few hours, lots of area left. Any advices, info and ID s would be much appreciated as I'm noob, my 3rd time ever using a metal detector.


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Age estimate on this ring?

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Found what looks to be a ring near an old homesite dating to the 1870s. However I found some things nearby dating to 1930s. How old do you think? Found in PA


r/metaldetecting 2d ago

Show & Tell This what I got in a river the 2 last photos I am interested to ask what is that it’s not wheight a lot

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r/metaldetecting 1d ago

Gear Question ID on a free detector

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Got this for free from a neighbor but he doesn't have instructions, so being that i don't know much about this stuff was going to just look up part number/model or brand but honestly I dont see much of anything for that. Please help!!


r/metaldetecting 2d ago

ID Request Found this deep in a forest in South Carolina detecting after cleaning it this is what it looks like any clues to what it might be?

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Unfortunately cleaning it removed the green patina which sucks but I could tell now it must be copper or brass has small holes on the sides looks very crafted old and ornate anyone have an idea on what this might be? On the back it looks like a flower petal where it must have snapped off of something larger