Hunting for gold in Texas

[dustbuster]

Has anyone in Texas found any gold coins? Where would someone search in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area, if they were trying to find silver and gold coins? I have an Ace 250. What are the chances it could find a gold coin? What mode should I detect in? Thanks for the help. Really enjoy all the great finds that are posted on TN.

dustbuster

 

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[godisnum1]

I hate to burst your bubble of expectations... but chances are, you could go your whole life without ever finding a gold coin. Then again, you could go out tomorrow and find one in your own backyard. But most people do spend their whole lives chasing after those golden beauties... but miss the precious historical finds they dig in the process. Chances of you finding silver (pre-1964 coins) are pretty good. If your wanting Spanish silver, that's a slightly different story.

Overall, just be prepared to dig every signal and be persistent... even when the majority of your finds end up being canslaw (ripped up soda cans) or pulltabs. Patience is really everything in this hobby.

What's really gonna get you to some sweet spots, and I've witnessed this BIG TIME through talking to TEXANConnection and seeing his finds, is PURE research. Nothing more, nothing less. Go to the library and find out everything you can about your area and the history that has been lived out there. Look for old homesteads, public meeting grounds, and any other old places you can find there in your area.

Oh yeah... and when you're out with your detector, take your time! Detect slow and low (to the ground!)

I wish ya' good luck buddy! Don't give up if you don't immediately happen upon a gold or silver coin. Be persistent and eventually you WILL come upon something of serious value!!

God Bless...

Bran <><

 

[dustbuster]

You're right. I do have my imagination working overtime!! That's the dreamer in me. But, I am totally thrilled to dig anything old that might be in the ground. Makes me wonder who held it last and what was going on in those older days. I accidently bought a $30 detector back in the earlier '70s and only went across the street to an empty field that had some trees and old plants that made me think there was a house there once. I wish I had kept all the things I dug up in field. I found old belt buckles, flat irons, buttons, and even old medicine bottles. Didn't realize what I had at the time.
Now after I've retired this year, I'm getting interested again. Hope to be able to report something good soon!!
Thanks, for all the encouragement.
dustbuster

 

[godisnum1]

Ha, ha... it's alright DB! It's not like finding treasure (i.e. Spanish silver, gold, bars, etc) doesn't race through my mind on a daily basis. Heck, those thoughts fill my mind more than I'd like to admit 'cause I too have a huge imagination! But what you said about relics & artifacts, and who may have held it last... yep, that's exactly the right mind set (I think) in being really successful. In fact, since you're retired, you definitely have a one-up on me!! Time is probably one of the biggest factors in finding really awesome relics!! Again, just ask TEXANConnection!

It's really awesome that you still remember all your finds. Of course, it's always better if there are pictures to show off on TreasureNet... but I'm sure yours will come with time. At least you've already MDed (metal detected) before and kinda know the ropes. That should give you a really good advantage over those who just pick up a detector, try to use it, then get discouraged at their finds and shove the detector into the depths of their closet.

Just like my home state, and the one I've lived in now for the past 6 years... you also live in a VERY historical state (not that you don't already know that) and shouldn't have a lack of interesting places to detect. Since you've lived there for so long, I bet if you got talking to some of the old timer's around there, you may be able to secure permission to detect on some private property. If anything, maybe they'll tell you interesting things from history that no one else may know but themselves.

Again, good luck!!

Bran <><