Dirt is rock hard around here, so we are in Random Field Theory mode. I like detecting big, nondescript fields in the first place, as they have given up some of my best finds, but when the dirt is like cement, it is the only choice, as you dig very few targets, and you don’t care so much if the plug turns brown.
I’ve hit this field many times in the past year, and got my first silver object yesterday, a cute small silver spoon. I also dug the 1817 LC, which I can conveniently use for size reference.
It says BATTLESHIP MAINE DESTROYED FEB 15 ’98 on the inside, along with the ship.
7 coppers, 2 indian heads, and a handful of wheaties from this field. Still no silver coins. A bit frustrating, but I’m patient. Outside the coppers, had 2 other nice silver signals, which turned out to be 70s clad quarters.
I feel it tho, I’m pulling an old silver coin out of there today.
What a great site.
Why did you pick this random field?
Where are you?
I am a seasoned outdoorsman, 58 years old. I don’t like to shoot stuff anymore, so I am taking up this hobby.
I am in Arlington, Texas.
Love your finds & descriptions.
Have A Good 1
Brooks
I am in Chester County PA. I pick a mix of sites, but like fields
as they are very relaxing, and it is unlikely someone covered
every inch of it, and if work at it long enough, you will find
1700 silver coins in them once in a while. I only pick fields
that were once farmed in the colonial era, and were not filled
and graded.
thanx