Found this metal detecting with my dad in central Vermont!
Bitdrop Full Member Nov 23, 2013 178 399 Vermont Detector(s) used XP Deus, Minelab Equinox 800, Blisstool LTC64X v3, Garrett Pro Pointer AT Primary Interest: Metal Detecting Dec 1, 2013 #1 Found this metal detecting with my dad in central Vermont! Amazon Forum Fav 👍 DR.ÖTEK Metal Detector, Waterproof Gold Detector, Pinpoint & Terrain Modes, Professional Metal Detector - Grab it through Amazon!
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gsxraddict Hero Member Sep 21, 2005 629 413 Resaca, GA Detector(s) used XP Deus, Minelab Equinox 800, Whites V3i Primary Interest: Relic Hunting Dec 18, 2013 #2 probably around $40... you over cleaned it, which will turn some collectors off. next time you find a relic, just wash the loose dirt off, keep the patina and the dug look. whoever buys it can wash it more if they want.
probably around $40... you over cleaned it, which will turn some collectors off. next time you find a relic, just wash the loose dirt off, keep the patina and the dug look. whoever buys it can wash it more if they want.
L lastleg Silver Member Feb 3, 2008 2,876 658 Dec 18, 2013 #3 Yeah, just leave it a blob of metal, collectors enjoy cleaning them themselves to see what it is they are looking at.
Yeah, just leave it a blob of metal, collectors enjoy cleaning them themselves to see what it is they are looking at.
S snoop22514 Newbie May 25, 2013 1 0 Primary Interest: All Treasure Hunting May 9, 2014 #4 We found one almost exactly like this. Is this how we should leave it?
fever87 Sr. Member Aug 16, 2009 303 146 Chesapeake, VA Detector(s) used Minelab X-Terra 705, Equinox 600, GPX 4500 Primary Interest: Relic Hunting May 9, 2014 #5 I would. Your call though. Basic "rules of thumb": never polish coins or do anything that would strip a relic of it's patina. Doing so strips the object of value to a potential buyer.
I would. Your call though. Basic "rules of thumb": never polish coins or do anything that would strip a relic of it's patina. Doing so strips the object of value to a potential buyer.