pennsylvania

So I found this today in Masontown, PA outside of an abandoned coal mine. I was looking for kimberlite but this is all I could find. The rock has a lot of mineralization. There are some red spots which I think may be garnets. Not really sure what these blue gemstones are. My guess is either...

I was given this possible arrowhead and Im stumped if it is one. Any opinions? I saw 2 possible percussion strikes on the last photo (highlighted with water) and it is shaped right, however I haven’t seen this material before.

I’ve heard here and there and listed on a couple websites about Confederate raiders in the late 1800’s burying silver bullion along Quebec Run Wild Area, about 3 miles from Laurel Caverns. Ive heard someone actually found a bar before. Just curious if anyone knows more specifics on this. I just...

Need a little bit of help, So came across this sort of oblong thick piece at a park in Southeast Pennsylvania. Was hesitant to pick it up wasn't sure if it was bone or something else can anyone identify it, especially most importantly if it's bone or not And if it is bone has it been modified...

Howdy yall, my grandfather found these in his youth, any ideas what they are?

My grandfather found these back in SE PA. I believe them to be lenape tribe related. The first one I believe is a fire starter cap, the rest I don’t know. Any idea and age?

I found this along a stream right off of the Susquehanna River in Northeast Pennsylvania. Seems like silver and looks like it had a piece in the center before. It looks like a shoe buckle to me? Any have any input or guesses on age? Btw- This is my first post here! I love exploring and looking...

I found this bullet earlier today in some recently upturned soil near Philadelphia, PA. I believe it is a .22lr(?), but was wondering if anyone has some further insight into it, particularly a rough date. Thanks!

Hello to all! Yes I am considered a newbie on this website, but I've been an avid reader of this website for years. I've finally decided to take part in the discussions. I've been treasure hunting for over 15 years, and I specialize in a lot of modalities and aspects of this hobby. I have...

I just joined and I’m more interested in gem hounding. I live in Allegheny County and I’ve only been able to find decent mines / sites around Eastern PA. I don’t really want to travel over 2 hours for a place, does anyone have recommendations? Thanks!

𝐇𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐚 & Centrailia is a ghost town in Pennsylvania, it used to be a working coal mine until sink holes started opening from the ground. The government forced everyone to leave. Silent hill the movie was based off of Centrailia and even filmed there. It is now a ghost...

So this has been talked about a good bit, but it seems it needs some updating. I see dcnr has posted about metal detecting in state parks, with limitations on the beaches, etc. So if you've hunted in pa or are so now, What are some places to avoid or places that already have a no detecting...

Hit up the house my wife's grandparents used to own, and where her mom grew up. Found 20 other coins. Three wheaties, and the rest clad. Wish the date was not wore off the the standing liberty. Maybe it was one of the ones minted prior to 1925. Has an San Francisco mint mark on it.

Hi guys, I dug this up earlier today near my grandmothers homestead, roughly 5 inches underground. It gave off an iron signal so I am taking an educated guess and saying that it is made of iron. Very rusty and the two prongs seem to be different lengths. The object is roughly 6 inches long...

Seems to be of either copper or brass. Found metal detecting around a house built in the 20's. It has been abandoned since the 80's and is in the middle of the woods. Property goes back to the mid 1800's, but original house was torn down and the current house was built. Found in Venango County...

Hello everybody! I'm new to this whole treasure hunting hobby but I want to find something!!! Where is the best place to look for stuff? ANY suggestions are helpful!!! I have a metal detector and am very familiar with the area. I am also looking for caves to explore as well! Thank you in...

i haven't heard of anyone else finding Sapphires in Pennsylvania yet, so i am glad to announce that i have! i have 3 lots on my eBay store for sale from what i have found. (low grade sapphires, medium grade, high grade, all according to price) i found these in the Lancaster, Pennsylvania area...

If this isn't Iron Slag or a Meteorite... then what is this? been stumping me for the past few days... i found this odd object in my back yard... now my soil is very known to contain Limonite (goethite after pyrite pseudomorphs, an iron ore) and its known to contain iron artifacts that i find...

I'm at a loss and need help I'm doing research on my property and area. I need help in noticing signs that native Americans have been in the area in the past. I found some maps and they could have been but I'm not 100% sure and I love history greatly so I wan't to learn more. These are the...