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I found this walking along the banks of the Raritan River at Raritan Landing, a major historical settlement in central NJ. I actually came across it 10 years ago and rediscovered it among my treasures trove today. It’s probably made of clay—seems denser and heavier than terracotta. I put a...

I noticed this old egg crate while moving my car and decided it had to get into my trunk! Alas, it isn't from my state, but it was still pretty nifty. Thing is, I'd like it to go to a new home but have no experience with this type of advertising. Not sure how it would hold up in a large box...

Found this today while looking for Carnelian in some local streams. I'm pretty sure that it's an artifact, because it is jasper, looks worked and even has tiny serrations along the sharp edge too. I'm a novice with artifacts though, so I figured that I'd ask what others thought. Any insights...

New to this forum......Found this button and several others detecting in Jersey the other day. Can't seem to find anything about it on the internet. Does anyone have any information on this they could share with me? (Measures approximately 3/4" in diameter) Thanks in advance.

Hello, While I was out digging in creek banks for carnelian in central New Jersey, I dug up this carnelian that appears to have been worked. It looks like a thumb scraper to me, but I am mainly a mineral collector, so I'm far from an expert on artifacts. I know for a fact that there were Native...

Has anyone gone to LBI and metal detected along the main beach or the town beaches. Planning on taking my son with me and just curious if anyone has had much in the way of success. If anyone is interested in meeting up there let me know. Thank you in advance.

I was recently given a medal/medallion/necklace of some sort? It was found metal detecting here in Virginia I believe. I live on the Lee's Retreat Battlefield but I dont think it was found right here? It is a silver dollars size. It seems to be lead or iron or something I am not sure. It is...

It's that time again -- time to plan a nice weekend (rain or shine) on a nice Jersey beach! What could be better than to come out for the ECRDA's "On Cloud Nine" beach hunt -- May 19 & 20 -- on the family-friendly beach in Ocean City NJ. Early registration is open - save cash now... spend it...

Help! I lost my engagement ring in a beach in a park in West Milford, NJ, yesterday, 10/13/2017. I have a pretty good idea of the area that the ring should be. Please email me for more information [email protected]. Thanks! Kate

I have not come on this site in so long and I needed help today and this place was the first one my mind could think of to ask this. I'm going to Stone Harbor soon and I want to bring my detector with me rather badly since I have yet to really test it in a good spot other than my yard. I have...

I need helping finding areas to bring my kids to look for arrow heads. I've done a ton research but I can't really find a solid place to look. I have had many finds in Arkansas but it seems New Jersey just isn't as plentiful with artifacts. I'm not asking for secret spots but just help in the...

Hi Guys, Anyone interested in doing some hunting today and or tomorrow (March 25th, 26th 2016)? I am from Monmouth and Ocean counties but I have no problem traveling within New Jersey either. I look forward to hearing from you!

I'm newish to detecting and I use a AT Pro. I have land we can hunt on. Message for more details

Deep Search Metal Detecting Club's 24th Annual Open Beach Treasure Hunt 10/10/15 Less than TWO WEEKS left before the DEEP SEARCH METAL DETECTING CLUB'S 24th ANNUAL OPEN TREASURE HUNT but only FIVE DAYS left to get in on the lower registration price of $125 ($150 after October 3). Unbelievable...

Hello, I am investigating treasures buried/lost in NJ. One story in particular was very interesting. The story goes that a famous thief, Arthur Barry, was living as a boarder on a farm in NJ. One day the police came to the farm and told the owner that his boarder was Arthur Barry, and that a...

Headed out there for a few days. Anyone have any experience in Ventor City beaches near the big fishing pier? Thx.

Help? identifying Token " The T.I.G.H." embossed with a bottle, dug from Del. River Hey Friends, I dug this from some dredge spoils on the bank of Delaware River (near Bristol). So far, THE most exciting thing I've ever dug. It rang loud on the machine (copper\tin) & I thought it was a lead...

So here's my 1st post & I'm already complaining. Went out to Olympia Lakes yesterday. Was there about 1/2 hour & a nice ranger came up & kicked me out. "Sorry, your not allowed to metal detect here". Apparently, Burlington County park system has taken over the area & their rule on metal...

The East Coast Research and Discovery Association (ECRDA) would like to announce that early registration for its 2013 hunt is now open. "Four at the Shore" is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday -- May 18 & 19, 2013 -- in Ocean City NJ. If you were at our "Third Time's a Charm" hunt in 2012, you...

Just Posting this up for those who have questions about the New Jersey State Park Rules & Regs. Perhaps one of the Moderators could make this permanent in the New Jersey Thread. NJAC 7.2 State Park Service Code 7:2-2.16 Metal detectors A person shall not use metal detectors or similar devices...