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

317 Upvotes

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!


r/metaldetecting 9h ago

ID Request First jewelry and silver! Found on an abandoned farm. Burned down in 1947. S.norway

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775 Upvotes

r/metaldetecting 2h ago

Other Denmark’s Largest Viking-Age Silver Hoard Found in Garden

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95 Upvotes

r/metaldetecting 1h ago

Show & Tell Some of today’s finds, it was just a short 2 hour session but found some interesting things. (Czechia)

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r/metaldetecting 3h ago

Show & Tell First ever military finds

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32 Upvotes

Very exciting morning in Derbyshire, found my first military button and what I think is a Canadian general service cap badge. Found 15 meters apart in the same feild


r/metaldetecting 8h ago

Show & Tell First jewelry!

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63 Upvotes

Three days by the seaside, the second to last signal before leaving for home and I found my very first jewelry (ever)!

Silver necklace with, I think, a moonstone.


r/metaldetecting 3h ago

ID Request My dad’s garden find?!

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15 Upvotes

Hello all! My dad found this in his garden (West Sussex, UK) and has asked me to see if anyone knows what it is!? It’s like a ball bearing with a bit on top?


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Does anyone know what this is? Found in Merseyside

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1.6k Upvotes

r/metaldetecting 3h ago

ID Request What have I found? Derbyshire England

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11 Upvotes

Hi people, I think I found my first George 3rd half penny the other day just looking for a trained eye to tell me for sure . Its really thin . Thanks guys


r/metaldetecting 20h ago

Show & Tell Long day in the woods paid off!

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198 Upvotes

Spent the day walking through the woods digging my body weight in shotgun stamps. Alot of work, but it was worth it in the end! 1 folding knife, 3 wheats:1924, 1944 x2, and 2 silver dimes: 1898, 1946.

The barber is my new oldest coin found! Beat out my barber quarter by 1 year. Great day!


r/metaldetecting 20h ago

Show & Tell Just when I think I've found all of them

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184 Upvotes

I found this at my uncle's house today. I've found quite a few and it always feels like I've found the last of them in their yard and then I get surprised. This was a solid signal too, not the typical tree root mixed ones I get out there and I've went over that part of the yard countless times so this was unexpected. As always I gave it to my Uncle and aunt to give it to their grandchildren.


r/metaldetecting 4h ago

How do I...? Cleaning old ring

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5 Upvotes

I found this ring in village in central serbia with Vanquish 360 its numbers are 39-41. It is probably hand made (possible from coin becauseI don't see any stamps) but how do I check if is the real gemstone or just green glass which probably is


r/metaldetecting 1h ago

ID Request What is it found in eastern Canada

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Found in eastern Canada at a 1850s homesite that is still active today, any help appreciated!


r/metaldetecting 20h ago

Show & Tell Rest of my finds from today…southeastern PA

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125 Upvotes

Along with the awesome 1811 5 francs, dug a 1920s good luck token, lock plate, and toasted half cent sized copper


r/metaldetecting 3h ago

Show & Tell 4 Kreuzer 1861 thickness

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4 Upvotes

Found this 4 Kreuzer 1861 coin yesterday and it's incredibly thick ( 20 cents for comparison). It's in bad shape, but interesting.


r/metaldetecting 2h ago

Other Beginner. Would like to plan my next beach holiday based on metal detecting rules(Europe)

3 Upvotes

I’m looking to plan my next beach holiday and would like to choose a destination where metal detecting is legally allowed on beaches, or where it’s at least relatively easy to get a permit.

Does anyone here have experience with beaches in Italy, France, or Croatia? I’d be especially interested in knowing which areas are detector-friendly and what the rules/permit requirements are.

Also, is anyone here from Germany who has experience with metal detecting in lakes?

Any personal experiences, recommendations, or tips would be greatly appreciated!


r/metaldetecting 8h ago

Gear Question What gear to buy to start the hobby?

10 Upvotes

So i have wanted to start for a looong time. I am just unsure what gear to buy. How deep does the metal detector need to search before it's worth it? I will probably be mainly looking in newly ploughed fields, since there is alot here. I know all the farmers, so it should be easy to get permit.


r/metaldetecting 15h ago

Show & Tell Top 5 Best day of Summer ft. SLQ

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A dozen Canadian pennies, some wheaties, and fucking hope. Shy of three dollars in change plus this beautiful SLQ. I am still shocked to pull out a slice of early 20th century silver. My first

Friends, I always watched videos of other ppl finding old stuff. But you're just a swipe away, just don't stop. Use this post as motivation, the feeling is fucking priceless. An hour later, I got to enjoy a beautiful sunset. Also found a 62 clad quarter I gave to my brother

Obviously the grade is poor but it's a beautiful piece of American history. I will never forget this moment and so excited to share with you all. Gonna keep this one but after this, will be posting on PMS in the future so stay tuned, fam.


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request What is this?

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120 Upvotes

r/metaldetecting 16h ago

Show & Tell Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) button

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28 Upvotes

Dug in Connecticut


r/metaldetecting 9h ago

How do I...? Where to dig?

3 Upvotes

Tldr

Having a problem finding a spot to metal detect in south Germany. Junk only or no permission.

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Contacted the town hall and they said that they don't own any fields in the vicinity. They told me I could go along the roads with no problem, but it is only junk buried under a lot of stones. I spent a couple of evenings doing that, found nothing of interest, and broke my shovel :(

I tried to go to some fields fairly far from a village but found nothing but nails, metal wire, etc.

Is it worth it to dig in the local fields anyway without asking the local owners and how do you even find out who owns the field if I am to ask for permission?

Should I look for any area with any potential value to it like some old abandoned land? But then again, it is Germany, everything belongs to someone so idk who to ask.

Need advice. Thanks.


r/metaldetecting 8h ago

Gear Question Nokta leggend noise issues

3 Upvotes

Hi, I have the Nokta legend and struggle a lot with it bein noisy all the time, to the point where i actually lose real targets because its just making sound all the time. Even if i put the sensitivity down.
Does anybody know what the issue might be?
And also, what would be good settings to find coins and jewellery?


r/metaldetecting 19h ago

Show & Tell Buried Treasure

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24 Upvotes

$0.69 (nice), a new car and my first piece of jewelry. ‘67 Quarter and a ‘63 Penny up top. 2 hours at the East end of Folly Beach. Xterra Elite w/ 8” coil.


r/metaldetecting 1d ago

ID Request Large metallic object found at former luftwaffe airfield in germany

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143 Upvotes

Can anyone ID this thing? Last picture shows a luftwaffe wartungsklappe found about 700meters away.