So where are the detector reports??

Plumbata · Nov 8, 2015

I discovered another rich storm drain in September, and managed these goodies via sifting and eyeballing during the month. It's a bit too cold here to go slogging through the water so I'll be back for more (and there is plenty!) in the Spring: 6.30 face in silver (including a Canadian dime and a wafer-thin war nickel), 3 barbers being an 1898 and 1899-O dimes and 1900 quarter:

Old Gold rings and a pretty gem!

Robby Raccoon · Nov 8, 2015

Amazing.

2find4me · Nov 8, 2015

WOW! Thanks for sharing Plum!

Plumbata · Nov 8, 2015

Thanks! Believe it or not, the best find was probably an old Dog Tax tag, even compared to the gold. Found gobs of wheats and clad coins, piles of marbles and other interesting tidbits and relics too. The dog tag is from Laramie, WY and from 1914. Contacted a collector and the previous oldest one known from Laramie was from 1928, so this blows past it by a dog's lifespan. Checking eBay for old tags suggests it might be worth some good money even though it's pitted (considering the heretofore undocumented age and uniqueness):

2find4me · Nov 8, 2015

Sweet, I have got to find me one of these storm drains. I'm guessing a pinpointer might help a bit.

Nevadabottles · Nov 8, 2015

Wow, that is a great day for metal detecting!

Plumbata · Nov 11, 2015

I personally wouldn't bother with a pinpointer, as there is so much metal so concentrated it wouldn't really be able to pinpoint anything. Just digging/scooping the mixed metal and gravel into a 1/4 inch mesh sifter and shaking it around while submerged in water works best. Even new storm drains can have good stuff, found some sterling silver at the outflow of one that was just a few years old. This one is from the 1920s or so though, much better for coins. Some of the other crap to give an idea (pile is much bigger now):

MIdigger · Nov 12, 2015

Some great finds everyone!!!. I haven't been out too much lately. Work and college have cut into my detecting time!. Looks like most everyone has had a good year. I too, have had an exceptional year.1846-large cent1911 British coronation medal1909 Wheat (plus too many to list 1910-1920s) and tons after the 20s.1905 Indianhead1906 Indianhead (1st one Id found)7-various date mercury dimes1927 Standing liberty quarter1944 Washington quarter5-$1 coinsTokens: 1933 Ford New York V8 tokens (2), 1920s Pilsbury (2), 1940 Zimmerman clothing 50 year anniversary token, Couple still as yet unidentified tokens (will see if Jimmy can post maybe someone knows) plus many assorted "common" tokens.1 early 1900s Detroit police coat button1 US Army coat buttonSterling spoons, much silverplate dinner ware,Sterling rings, many sterling pendants and chains,1 large sterling pendant of a woman and flowing hair1 St Christopher pendant -sterlingSterling candle holders (2 weighing maybe 4-5 oz)Sterling 1940s womens pendant "My Identity" (has small compartment that unscrews, to hold what Ive no idea)Sterling thimble.Obviously cant remember everything, but in my humble opinion, I had a blast and got some interesting stuff. Bottle digging was great too. Hoping next year is just as fun/productive for all of us. Thanks to everyone posting, love to see others finds. Hopefully we can get out just a bit more..........never know one of us might get a bucket load of silver!. Good luck!

bottlerocket · Nov 27, 2015

Here is my find of a lifetime. I am riding pretty high right now.
I was out today at a local park, which I believe in the 40s used to be a farm, and finding my average amount of CLAD and trash and was getting wet from the light drizzle.
Getting hungry, I decided to make my way home but wanted to swing around the car. I was getting zinc hits and just didn't feel much like digging them so I was concentrating on dime and quarter hits.
I got a quarter hit on the F2 and figured OK might as well. I dug a 2" plug and as I flipped the plug over, what I thought was a token of some kind, picked up the coin and lightly wiped the from. I did not have my reading glasses on so squinted to see any detail. I noticed the image of of a head and tried to read the date. As my eyes adjusted I saw 1892. I thought "No freeking way". A BARBER HALF. I was literally shaking with excitement. I search around the area in case it was part of a spill but decided to end it. I could never top this day.
JUST FREEKING AMAZING.

Sand_pontil · Nov 28, 2015

Watch out for junkie needles at storm drain outflows.

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