Coils and Coins Detecting is all about my metal detecting adventures, and my interest in coins. I also enjoy making tutorials to help people who are new to detecting and collecting.
While it's always nice to find coins, I'm also looking for anything interesting, such as relics, tokens, medals, jewelry, and maybe even gold!
It has always fascinated me as to what treasures might lie beneath our feet, and since I started metal detecting 3-4 years ago, I've been finding out! I love the history behind the objects I find, and often the most rewarding part of this hobby is the research. I particularly enjoy finding objects dated around WW1 and WW2,
I still have many items left to find on my bucket list, so let's get digging and noodling!
Topics of interest include: metal detecting, relic hunting, magnet fishing, coin collecting, prospecting, fossicking etc.
Around the 55 second mark, you identify a target and your screen shows a 20 and while you sweep back and forth and change direction, the number stays relatively consistent with no other variations. It puzzles me because no matter what target I find, I always get numbers jumping around the target number. Using your coin as an example, I might get a range from 18-22 , but with the majority being on 20. I wish my equinox 700 was more consistent with the display like yours. (I am relatively new to this--6 months)
The stability of the Target ID depends on many factors, including orientation of the object, depth, soil mineralisation, and whether or not there are other metal targets nearby. If the Target ID numbers aren’t jumping wildly, and the signal is repeatable from different directions, then it’s usually worth digging. Good luck and Happy Hunting!
Nice helpful video, I’ve just acquired a nox800 and these headphones is there a way of knowing how much battery power there is or do you just charge after every session? Thanks
Thanks for watching, and I’m happy to hear you found it useful. Definitely pays to observe etiquette, as it helps give all detectorists a good name. Unfortunately it only takes a couple of people to do the wrong thing and then we’re all seen as people who don’t care!
Excellent Bro. This is exactly what I have been looking for. Someone who uses the 800 and the Manti’. I’ve been trying to decide which one to buy, and I think you summed it up for me. I have not been hunting for 13yrs ( got divorced ) and had lost my hunting partner, but have started to get my Mojo back. Used an Explorer II for years, and just loved that machine. I’m a Maori living in the US and hunted Beaches in SoCal - the EXII was just the Bomb. I’ve been looking at both machines, and your Vlogs are just the bees knees mate. Truly appreciate it. Kia ora.
Thanks for watching! It really depends what kind of detecting you do. The Manticore is great at the beach, and the Nox is a great all rounder too. The Nox is better value for money, but the Manticore has the edge with the 2D screen. Happy Hunting!
Nice! May I ask what camera you use or recommend for your videos, or are you just using your phone camera? That sure is a great image you're capturing there, as even the distant background is sharp! I was thinking maybe there's a small bodycam I should buy. The Go-Prp type cameras seem bulky for metal detecting.
I’ve resorted to using my iPhone 14 Pro Max with an external rode wireless mic and small tripod. I’ve also got a go pro that I sometimes use if it’s raining, but the iPhone is my preference. It’s a little bit bulky, but with the tripod attached I can carry it on my side by sliding the end of the tripod (folding) into a belt holder (the one I use came from my pin pointer).
You are really very good in your video. Nobody told me how to use Minelab equinox 800 and you showed me everything in your video. Thank you for your time I hope many will follow you in this video.
Yep - a little ripper. The condition isn’t great, but considering its copper it has survived reasonably well! I can see the serial number on the back, so there some research to do too!
Thanks for watching! The weather has been pretty wild, with high winds and big swells. Hopefully the beaches give up some good stuff for you after all the sand has been shifted around.
I reckon the small coils are absolute game changers in the right situations. They’re also a lot easier in the arm, shoulder and back if you have an injury etc!
I’m curious as to how much time was actually spent in finding these coins. I appreciate your skill, technique and instruction. I’m very new. But did these finds take you many hours or minutes? Thanks for the time you take to provide these instructional videos. They are very good.
A good question. It really depends on the location, because if you detect an area that has been detected by others previously, you can go for an hour and only find one or two coins. If you’re lucky enough to find an area that hasn’t been done before, it’s possible to find 10-20 coins in an hour (if they’re there). Given the popularity of metal detecting these days, the challenge is finding these “virgin” areas. Private permissions are definitely the way to go. Thanks for your comment, and for watching!
Brilliant job and thank you. I’m 70 and just bought my first MD..A Nox 700. My target ID numbers are much different than yours. I’m also curious where you did your search in this video? A public park or ball field? Appreciate the time you took for this and you have a terrific way of teaching.
Thanks for watching, and welcome to this great hobby! The Nox 700 has a target ID numbering system from 1-100, and the Nox 800 1-40. The numbers are quite different, although as a guide If you multiply the Nox 800 numbers by 2.5 you will be close. For example, 16=40, and 21=63, approximately. This video was done on the outskirts of a sporting oval - always a good place to try (I suggest avoiding all playing surfaces though). Thanks for your kind words, and enjoy your new hobby!
Had my equinox 800 for about 4 weeks in the UK. I watch a fair few youtube videos for education.Ive got to say I love your videos & you explain things so well.Much appreciated.
Impressive deep target unearthed! Great condition too. Beautiful 1826. The following target with a lower target id was bleeding into the ferrous… but you gotta dig em sometimes hey! The site looks lovely and peaceful too. 😊
Yep - you’ve got to dig those iffy ones sometimes, and usually the deeper they are the more iffy they become due to the proximity of other metals nearby.
Thanks CBK! They’re usually more corroded than this one too, so happy to find it. Surprising there aren’t more of them, given how prevalent they were down in Tassie!
