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  1. 1955 Silver Washington Quarter

    Found this silver quarter this morning in the return slot of my local grocery store coinstar. It more than covered the cost of the banana and bagel I purchased for breakfast.
  2. Found some nice WW2 buttons and a couple of tax tokens.

  3. Washed off my carpet and re panned my tailings found some gold

    After finding this in the carpet and the tailings that brigs the count of my first clean up with the A51 to 150+ piece's of some flour . highly impressed with the Keene A51
  4. What is this strange coke bottle and how old is it?

    This is my first post btw so I apologize if this is not in the right format. I mostly use the fossil forum. I dug this out of a river in western Washington where I have found 1890's pottery and stoneware, 1900's medicine bottles 1910's mouth wash 1920's poisons 1930's Clorox and purex 1940's...
  5. DID WE FIND AN ALIEN RELIC WHILE METAL DETECTING AN OLD COASTAL LIFE SAVING STATION?

    Hello Everyone! In this video Andrew AKA Silver Hawk goes metal detecting at an old 1880's life saving station. During the hunt Andrew finds several old silver coins and also a very mysterious relic. The relic has been looked at by many people from all over the world, and nobody has been able...
  6. Treasure Hunting Documentary Series

    Hi Everyone! My name is Toran Whitaker. I'm a producer for PSG Films, a Seattle, WA based production company. We produce shows for companies like National Geographic and Discovery Channel, our biggest hit being Alaska State Troopers which ended it's seven season run a few months back. Reason...
  7. Help me to identify minerals in Ore samples from an exhausted mine

    A while back my son and I explored an abandoned Lode mine named the Clipper mine in Pierce County Washington. Mine history; The Copper rich vein was discovered around 1900 and blasting of the adit started almost immediately. The miners followed the vein until it was exhausted. Assay results...
  8. First Coinstar silver!

    Coinstar silver! August 2018 - After realizing I had to get groceries, I stop at a grocery store in SA. Just shopped 40 minutes ago and I normally check the store Coinstars reject bucket for rejected coins, this time there was a small handful of change inside. After examining the change, I find...
  9. WEEKEND REPORT: YOU WON"T BELIEVE THE CONDITION OF THIS RARE SILVER COIN!

    Hello TreasureNetters! In this weeks metal detecting adventure we find a rare silver coin in amazing condition! All the rangers participated in this hunt, finding all sorts of cool relics and coins. SADDLE UP RANGERS - this is a goodin! :headbang: Happy hunting, stay safe, stay cool, stay...
  10. Where did all the gold go?

    In the early 19th century of the pacific northwest there were a few trading posts, a few settlements but nothing like the 20th century. Also during this time there was a huge surge in population, commerce and exploration. I see lumber mills, mineral exploration and trading posts being the...
  11. WEEKEND REPORT: FOUND TWO GOLD RINGS AT EARLY HOMESTEAD SITE - ONE IS MASSIVE!

    Hello TreasureNet! In this "Old Homestead Hunts" video we take you to several Pacific Northwest early American settler sites. Lots of cool relics and old silver coins are found. Andrew AKA "Silver Hawk" finds TWO very old and very beautiful gold rings! One is a gorgeous ladies ring with a ruby...
  12. WEEKEND REPORT: Detecting an Old Washington Public Execution Site for Silver & GOLD!

    WEEKEND REPORT: Detecting an Old Washington Public Execution Site for Silver & GOLD! Hello TreasureNet friends! In this weeks hunt we continue our epic search for lost silver and gold in the Pacific Northwest. Several old homesteads are detected along with the location of a early 1800's...
  13. WEEKEND REPORT: Best Finds Review for 2017 and Garrett Pro-Pointer AT Giveaway!

    Hello Forum! Our local club, the Relic Rangers had an outstanding year here in Washington State. In this video our club displays a few of our best finds for 2017. We are also having a giveaway. Please check it out. :occasion16: Merry Christmas and Happy New Year...
  14. WEEKEND REPORT: Metal Detecting Old County Grange Halls deep in the Pacific Northwest

    Hello Everyone! It was dark and stormy day... So we went metal detecting... :toothy2: After the Morgan dollar, we decided to check out another "hunted out" old grange hall in the state. This one was a bit more challenging, and will require a smaller coil and some extra time. :BangHead: The...
  15. WEEKEND REPORT: Found a Key Date Morgan Silver Dollar Metal Detecting an Old Grange

    Hello Forum! Hope everyone had a super Thanksgiving Day! This week a bucket lister coin was found! Our local metal detecting group, the Relic Rangers, went to an old Washington State county grange. Andrew, AKA "Silver Hawk" recovers a 1903 Key Date Morgan Silver Dollar. Other finds include; war...
  16. WEEKEND REPORT: Metal Detecting a Towns Oldest Sidewalk Curb Strips for Lost Treasure

    Join the entire team as we go metal detecting in the old parts of town. Vintage galore and awesome relics are recovered in this long episode of the Relic Rangers. We take you to some of the oldest towns in Washington State, so sit back and relax... Your in for a dandy of an episode. RATED "E"...
  17. Old coin rock things

    Currently have what I could carry at the time Found in random Washington All sizes. No two alike I'm stumped lol
  18. WEEKEND REPORT: Metal Detecting 101 - We Searched the Oldestest Yards in Town AWESOME

    Hello Fellow Detectorists! Last week the Relic Rangers searched some of the oldest yards in town and recovered some great historical treasures! This episode has it all, from tokens to vintage toys, old coins and big silver AND oh yes - GOLD! Witness the extraction of Mercs, Buff's, V's, War...
  19. Washington, Olympia

    I'm looking to meet up with other detectorists or anyone who is interested in looking for Indian artifacts and going through ghost towns all around the state. Right now I am looking at several locations in the Olympic Peninsula area but am open to other areas and ghost towns. Let me know if you...
  20. WEEKEND REPORT: WOW! Metal Detecting Old Houses for Bucket Listers and Key Date Coins

    Hello Forum! WOW, what a great hunt! 1940 walker half dollar, 1899 barber dime, mercury madness, silver WA quarter, 1864 indian head penny, 1914-d key date wheat cent, vintage silver jewelry, buffalo nickle, old relics, spills and thrills! Next post is a "MUST SEE!" (hint... Civil War Relics...
  21. George Washington Portrait on Rock?!?

    Fount this interesting piece that resembles our Masonic 1$t president's $1 portrait and posted it in the identifying forum and was told by a fellow name backwoodsbob to post here, and that some of you guys would enlighten me on a few things perhaps even tell me what it is here I fount. Thanks guys
  22. (WA state) I have a dream! ...but are the hoops worth it?

    I'm trying to do research on the Laws in Washington state for where you can run a mechanized dredge...but it is very convoluted. Currently not working and would love to have something fun that rewards you immediately for your hard work and good planning. Gold dredging seems to fit the bill...
  23. Western WA diggings...

    Howdy, ya'll. I'm currently just north of Seattle and looking to do some nugget hunting. Anyone gearing up to md in places north of Everett? Say Goldbar, or the Skykomish river or anywhere else nearby? I have an itch that needs scratchin! Tailings on an old claim, unclaimed areas, anything with...
  24. Todays take

    Today's take Today's take simply panning in Everett Washington.
  25. New from WA State!

    Hey treasure dudes, I'm brand spankin' new to hunting. I've done some metal detecting in the past along with a bit of gold panning but I'm looking to step up my game. Are there any clubs in the SW Washington / Portland, OR area that you can recommend to get started?
  26. Gold in Northwest Washington

    My buddy building a good spot for his sluice box. This is my set-up. Color in my box. Feeding his sluice. There she goes. My work area. Test pan. The lay of the land. We are working on the inside bend of the stream. A closer look. My buddy's gear. My gear. It...
  27. Whatcom County area!!

    Hi ive been MDing for over 2 years and studied maps and locations of older spots from around Whatcom County! So far i haven't pulled not one silver coin! I know I know 2 years! I must have the worst of luck!! If you live in Whatcom county hit me up! Id like to learn some tip and tricks from...
  28. Cute little lunchtime silver score (All quarters were from the reject tube)

    It is always nice making money on your lunch break! Searched one box of halves, then walked a few blocks away to the dump bank where I found the three Washies, and about 20 dollars in clad in the reject tube. Not too shabby! Have a great weekend guys, and here's to a lot of silver in our pockets!
  29. Early - Mid June Finds

    A weekend in early to mid June at various Seattle schools/parks with the eTrac. Quarter: 57 D Dimes: 54 D, 56 D, 45 S Saint Vincent De Paul Medallion/Pendant thing "Faith" Necklace 925 Ring Canadian Pennies: 42, 51, 52 Wheat Pennies: 16 P , several 40s-50s 1979 SBA Tokens: x3 Washington...
  30. SPOKANE, WASHINGTON - PLACES TO PROSPECT?

    Hey ya'll. Going to Spokane, WA this summer to visit the grandkids and want to take them somewhere to pan for gold and look for gems. Any recommendations? I'm new to this, don't know a lot about it, but my grandson loves to look at rocks!
  31. New to prospecting!! Highbanker/Dredge questions inside!

    I have always wanted to find some gold in the river, or anywhere really. I finally cracked and decided to get serious about it. I am currently living in Washington State in the Olympic Peninsula. I would love to be able to get started. I don't really know much going in to this so any input is...
  32. Rutz Clovis

    My family and I have recently decided to look into what to do with the Rutz Clovis point, as far as I've been able to gather there is only one Clovis point bigger (that is, of the same length but slightly wider) that was found, but it seems that there is a bit of disagreement as to whether the...
  33. Carving of George Washington?

    Overall it is 2.75in x 2.5in x 1in The bust carving is roughly 1.5in x .75in Weighs 5.2oz The material feels dense and waxy...steatite /soapstone? The backside is covered with shallow striations/grooves all going in the same direction. It has scattered pitting all over except within the...
  34. Brand new in WA (Maple Valley)

    Greetings! I am new to metal detecting and I am looking to learn. I bought a Garret Ace 250 for starters and I am seeking experienced hunters to help me learn how and where to search. Please message me if you'd like to help a newbie get started. I live in the Maple Valley area and work in...
  35. "Scottish Lord" aka "Earl of Blewitt", WA (buried treasure chest)

    "Scottish Lord" aka "Earl of Blewett", WA (buried treasure chest) Any others familiar with this lost treasure?--Apparently in what used to be the old mining town of Blewett, WA, there was a Scottish man named Thomas Douglas, son of the Earl and Countess of Angus. He had a chest filled with an...
  36. Rockhound / Metal Detecting --> Saying Hi from western WA

    Fairly new to the Pacific Northwest (moved up in 2009) from southwest Florida. :hello: Since moving from FL, I'm now a passionate rockhound since the geology of WA and surrounding areas is pretty diverse. Enjoy seeking out all types of minerals and always learning something new. Have been...
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