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Metal Detecting for Hobbyists

Metal detecting has been around for many years now. However, it has recently gotten a lot of traction due to the state-of-the-art technological advancements that have simplified the process.  But there are other reasons people live for metal detecting these days, and some of the common ones include:

  • The thrill of digging up and holding something in our hands that has been buried for hundreds, if not potentially thousands of years.
  • The passion for collecting collecting coins, be it old silver colonial coins, or some common ones such as wheat pennies.
  • Metal detecting is a fun way to explore and exercise.
  • Lastly, metal detecting can be a profitable hobby where you can sell rare and precious finds like silver or gold jewelry and gold nuggets.  However, don't set your expectations too high.  Continue reading from Treasures in America

Check out a Treasure Hunting or Metal Detecting Book

Link to Metal Detecting by Dave Crisp in Hoopla
Link to the Metal Detecting Handbook by Mark Smith in Hoopla
Link to the Detectorists TV series in Hoopla
Link to Coins of England in Hoopla
Link to Gold Is Where You Find It by Gail Ackels in Hoopla
Link to Forgotten Colorado Silver by Robert D.Leonard Jr. in Hoopla
Link to Treasure Hoards of East Anglia and Their Discovery by Mark Mitchels in Hoopla
Link to Library of Things Collection in the Catalog