My husband and I watch your videos and enjoy them very much. We are both 70 and for our 50th Wedding Anniversary this month I bought him a metal detector. We are going searching for history too because of you.
I am 64 and not really in good health. I wished I would had seen videos like this maybe 30 years ago. Being passionate about US history this would had been something I would had been a taking up since I live in the Battle of North Point area 9-1814 and its all part of the Battle of Fort McHenry. I know my one son would had helped me since he likes history too. I just discovered you last week and is fascinated about the stuff you find and not only the coins. I am truly hopping you are doing this for the passion of what you are finding and not for profit. Keep posting this videos. I will be doing this through your eyes. Thank you for posting these video and keep up the good work.
Digging in the woods is no easy feat, I found. It's a web of fine roots. I'm 64 as well, though not in ill health, and my back can't take that much digging. But I've found a few interesting things. The New England forests are full of old foundations that I'd love to explore.
@@priscillaross-fox9407 I also had ancestors from Vermont. From what I found from some ancestry websites, I'm of 100% Irish blood. My mother's 4 grandparents came from Ireland Her dad was from the O'Grady family were from Vermont but he dropped the 'O' of his last name . My dad's 4 grandparents came from Ireland and made it to NE Ohio. Where I've been since 1957 but born in Manhattan in 1954.
@@priscillaross-fox9407 I'm not really a wizard, my RU-vid name is the first one I could find that wasn't used. My nickname is 'wizard' as I'm self-taught in many things that came in handy over my life. Anyway, my last name is McCluskey and I found the name McCluskey in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic Mac Bhloscaidh Sept who in turn were a branch of the larger O'Cathain Sept. I still have some relatives in Cleveland but I'm the last one standing in the family of four I grew up in. I lost my parents in 1990 and 1991, and my little sister died at age 56 on Dec. 28th, 2017 from Neimann-Picks disease a genetic curse passed down only from mother to daughter on our maternal side, similar to, but worse than Alzheimer's. She only had two sons so this ended with her. You are right about researching your ancestry. I'm finding things about my ancestors I never knew before and enjoy doing so.
Brad, First off I want to say I am, constantly Impressed with your metal detecting ability, as well as video quality and editing. Other detectorists could learn a thing or two from you. You make it a real pleasure to watch your videos. Not having to close my eyes periodically because of fast camera movement, is a real plus. :) Thank You. Screamin' finds! They brought back to life my Grandfather's stories once again, having been a blacksmith, Chief Cook and skilled musical entertainer, as well as a miner.
I love the fact that you treat everything with such reverence, even the junk and flora. You still see the beauty that surrounds you as most would just walk on by. Charles Myers from CA.
You know you’ve survived the week and made it to Friday when you see there’s a new GMMD video. Great finds! Just because there’s been other metal detectors there doesn’t mean they were competent or thorough. Thank you for taking us along for the hunt!
I personally think I watch your videos for the videography, music and history. Not huge on metal detecting, but you make it very enjoyable to watch. In all the natural areas you go I would be too distracted by wildflowers, trees, insects, etc. To me you have treasure all around you. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.
I’m a Costarrican Vermonter. I looooove your videos because I feel connected to my roots. My family comes from Wardsboro and Royalton but I live in San José, Costa Rica. Thank you very much.
Much appreciation sent your way. I know what it takes to investigate the history, contact the land owners, and then treck into these places. A lot of work. Your videos are great quality. The music is great. The nature shots that are inserted really nice - great composition! I love your tongue in cheek attitude towards Sasquatch and the fact that you are constantly putting their stuff whether knowingly or otherwise into your videos. I think it is often knowingly. One cannot go that deep into the mountain forests without getting into close proximity to these others. I know, it is a serious hobby of mine as is history - deep history. I watch metal detecting programs because I enjoy watching these old sites come to life with finds; You explain it so well. There are others in your field that are also fun to watch, and they to get into active Sasquatch areas, sometimes getting howled at in the process. I love watching the reactions. Some aren't sure what they are dealing with. I can attest that while aloof, they often have a sense of humor. Keep that in mind when out doing your historical research. If you hear chatter, know they absolutely have their own language and that our ancestors once spoke this as well. There's your clue. Thanks much. I really appreciate what you are doing.
Another fantastic video as usual. I have just been lucky enough to detect a beautiful silver 830AD penny from the Saxon era here in the UK. Keep up the good work buddy
How exciting your find must have been! Something so old, just hanging around. waiting for someone to find it. Some of those old coins are very intricately done up and nice to look at. I hope this will not be your best find.....but, just the beginning of more to come. =)
Hi. Discovered your channel 2 months ago.Great videos.Nice 1802 cent.Regards from the island of Cyprus. Here in limassol when people metal detect they find mostly roman and byzantine coins amongst other periods of history.Sometimes medieval and venician.
Brad - When you found the well my first thought was "Where's Eddie?". If he'd been there you could have lowered him down to explore. That's what friends are for. 😁
The horse bit you found is half of a full cheek twisted snaffle. You can still buy this style of bit today. The long square piece is what makes it a full cheek and it’s purpose is to keep the bit from sliding through the horses mouth. They are commonly used on horses in harness.
Another EPIC video in the can. The Nova is nice. I've dug several. I like the drapped bust more. The detail is exquisite. I like the fact that you enjoy, and above all respect nature 👍
Enjoyed the video. Love the fact that you tie into the history and are respectful of property. Thank you for taking time to show the nature around where you are.
Thank you for your Videos. Your way of taking shots of the Forest are awesome. And I feel like I am there. Makes my work day better sitting in a building with no windows. haha
@@GMMD I love watching your videos. Makes me want to go hiking and exploring more. I also want to get a metal detector. Living in western PA I'm sure there are some good treasure in the woods.
I always "lived vicariously" through watching guys who go to cool places like famous battlefields or ancient trade routes in Europe where there's Roman coins and stuff. This channel has shown me that a relic hunter can find cool stuff here in New England too.
Hi ,,and a big hello to you from England ,,,this is a great vidio,,,we enjoyed the hunt with you ,,,we found a gold ring dated 1794 this week ,,and a few very early silver coins ,,and a roman coin too all from a huge ploughed field,,,,in Dorsertshire uk ,,,we subsribed ,,,too,,keep up the great work and good luck my freind.
I totally agree with you, BJ N! I have only begun to watch this channel's videos, but so far, I am totally jazzed by what this guy has been finding. I just watched one video, yesterday, when he found a really nice little gold coin. I have yet to find anything even remotely as cool, with my detector, but, that is okay, as it gives me more incentive to look harder for stuff, especially if I try using some of the tips people give, when they find the good stuff. =)
Wife & I enjoy watching your adventures, we use to dabble in metal detecting, but gave it up, we never did the research you do and would just swing in unknown areas, also being surrounded with national parks makes it hard to find areas to detect. Keep them videos coming, we love em.
I am thrilled to have found your channel! What beautiful photography, steady camera work and so fun to “ride along” on your journey of discovery! Thank you!
My Dad bought a detector back in the mid 70's. We used it at the beach a few times, but I had better luck in our own front yard. We had 4.5 acres in the country and one day I got a huge hit and found most of a wood-burning stove buried about two feet down. I also found a lot of melted glass in the hole I dug. My 12 year old self decided that it was a great historical discovery.
The "nail" looking object may, as you said, with a handle and the tip red hot was used as a drill of sorts to burn through wood which would receive a hot ingot or bolt....for fastening one thing to another.
I just discovered your site and am addicted. I think it’s so enjoyable because of the knowledge you have for the materials you search for and find. We as Americans are woefully deficient when it comes to knowledge of our countries’ beginnings. I for one greatly appreciate what you’re doing and how you deliver the goods. Keep up the great and important work!!!!
The horse bit is one half of a jointed full cheek snaffle, the twisted part is half of the mouth piece, what is missing is like a mirror image of the half that you found. It’s for a strong mouthed horse, more for a riding horse than carriage horse. Lovely find, another wonderful video.
Exciting video! The sound of wind in trees has always been soothing to me (I grew up in a house with 40-foot tall longneedle pines all around it and used to go to sleep to that sound), but branches crashing down would be waaaaay less soothing. Interesting stuff that you found on this trip; I'd say that the iron peg-like item probably was an awl, and probably multi-purpose; I've seen one at a re-enactment smith's work area that was meant to be heated up to red-hot temperatures and used to burn holes through both thick leather and wooden bits on a cart, particularly during repairs-- it was the rare item in a smithy that was for only one purpose. Loved the old coins, particularly that oldest one; such a wealth of history with it! Safe hiking to you.
That little iron piece with a square head is a piano peg out of a piano, it holds the string in one end of the sound board and the square end is used to turn it to tune the string.
I'm afraid I have to go with "Hoot Crichton" - it appears to be a blacksmithing tool called an anvil shear. I think the lump on the side is the remainder of some sort of handle attachment. They were held point down and square end up to be struck with a hammer and some had a handle attached. Visualize holding a ball peen hammer with the ball against a surface and striking the flat raised side with another hammer. That would make a dent and this was to make or enlarge a hole.
@@Automedon2 I’ve got several hundred of them that are iron. So... how do you explain that? I’ve taken apart several pianos dating from 1840 to 1910 and they all had iron pins
@@Automedon2 it’s actually incredibly easy to google if you don’t believe me, just search “antique iron piano pin” you may be amazed at how many results you get hahah
That is half of a bit called a full cheek slow twisted snaffle. there would be a joint attached in the middle of the part with the twist in the iron. That part sits on top of the horses tongue and bars of jaw. The two long side pieces sit outside the horses lips rein attaches to loop. It's a fairly severe bit. FYI
@@dvillebenny1445 ... It's only severe if you use it roughly. Any bit can be mild or severe depending on how gentle or rough the person who uses it is.
@@unrulyjulie4382 Your point is accurate except why put a sharp kitchen knife into a horse's mouth when a dull butter knife will do the job. Why wear high heels when tennis shoes are more comfortable. Horses were utilitarian animals in those times not pieces of dressage artwork.
From the size of it, it was probably a smaller draft horse, like a Suffolk Punch. That breed was imported from England and is uncommon today. Mostly you'll find them in Vermont, where the two I had were bred as well.
Our Old House was a stage stop also for the gold mines of Northern calif. We filled our house with 30 old wisky bottles, and many items as they had a old dump on the land. Guessing they drank alot. There was also a big spring so many indians and travelers would stop for water. They left behind grinding stones ect. It is fun to dig up items from the past. Never found coins. Just dug up only the top layers of the pits. I did find a Greek Orthodox cross wondered about that. keep going and posting.
Let me guess your fighting a battle between the time you spend with your family and your hobby . You still go but your heart is torn and you feel alot better on your way home as you get closer to your real treasure your wife and precious children. Love your videos. Thanks for them and your sacrifice to make them for us all
I just found your channel and want to compliment you on your production, design and editing. Your efforts make for an immersive experience. Regarding the wind, in Ohio we are extremely careful about windy days in the woods due to our decimated Ash trees. That damn borer! My property looks like a tornado came through it. Luck in your hunting and take care. Subbed! Ben
I've, been watching several different Metaldetectoris videos for a while now and have to say i, truly enjoy your, videos the most! Thank you for sharing! Awesome finds! K.D.K from Mississippi 👍
You are rather unique because you are providing us the experience of watching you metal detect in awesome places, equally as impressive is the way that you introduce the viewer to the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. I live in Montreal and drive down 89 & 91 to Northampton Massachusetts several times a year and I find it an awesome beautiful scenic drive in every season. I really truly enjoy your videos and appreciate all the effort you make in filming and editing to bring us a very nice finished product.
The very first officially minted US coin was the Half-disme (dime), struck at the newly built Mint in Philadelphia in July 1792. The first officially sanctioned coinage to circulate in the United states was the Spanish Real, or piece of eight. It was recognized as legal currency in the US until 1857. The quint you found was struck before that but it was never an official US coin. It was based on a monetary system that was never adopted. Just a bit of history for you folks. 😊
I can't wait to metal detect on others' property. I've only been on my own so far, because I'm shy about/don't know how to ask permission to hunt on someone else's property! I guess I'll get over it...
Awesome find of the hand forged bit. It's a broken full cheek twisted snaffle. The twist of the mouth piece is more severe on the bars of a horses mouth than a smooth metal. The full cheek parts assisted in pressure to turn the horses head and also prevent pulling the bit through the mouth using extreme pressure. I love the coins too but my heart is in the relics. Love your videos and knowledgeable and entertaining.
Brad you rock..always look forward to Friday's to see what exciting things you come up with..I drool over the old coins you find. I want one so bad ! Hard to find those up here in Minnesota.
Really, guys, do you think these coins are ever going to look top-grade? Better never watch the Quarter-Hoarder videos--you'll lose your mind over how they (mis)treat relics & coins.
malthus101 - If the item has just been dug out of the ground it will have had rain and ground water running over it since it was left there. Washing it in water or such like is not going to damage it any more but it will remove any lose accretions.
malthus101 - Providing you are gentle with them, do not scrub with a toothbrush or anything else, just plain preferably distilled water, then pat dry with soft tissue or air dry.
Love your show.... I'm going to get my 16 year old son a metal detector for Christmas.... My favorite part of the scenery is the Ferns and the mushrooms.... Y'all Rock.... East Texas, "Behind the Pine Curtain"....God Bless and be safe....
I was really enjoying your video as I have owned a few Garrets and a Whites back in the 70's and 80's. That's when I got interested in collecting coins. Then I started buying, cleaning and trading or selling them. I cringed when I saw you rubbing the dirt over those corroded, wet and SOFT coins. After having my best coins graded by NGC I can tell you that those scratches you're putting on them will detract from the quality of the coins and their value. At least use a soft bristle tooth brush and a little water. You'll make a lot of us old collectors feel a lot better. Keep up the good work!
Your introductions with a bit of history really set the story of where you are going. Love that you take time to find the history and natural beauty as part of the adventure of finding treasure.
Do you know how much the dirt moves from summer to winter around that coin every single year since the moment it dropped to the ground? The reason why everything old is deep in the ground is because of the frost layer (and then the melting in the spring) moving them all.
Give yourself a huge round of applause!!! You gave us yet another beautiful video of a trek through God's country! Added to that, the suspense of a wind advisory, coupled with a bird serenade. You discovered things several earlier hunters missed. That spoon alone was a personal connection with an early American. That coin, though!!! WOW! Can you imagine the importance of that one item? What a collection! I can't neglect mentioning the scenic vignettes, as well. This video is a prime example why I consider yours to be The #1 metal detecting adventure site! Thank you! Happy Hunting!
New sub, thank you for taking us along with you. My health doesn’t allow me to enjoy outdoor adventures anymore. Videos like yours make me feel like I’m back in the woods exploring.
@@ILGuy2012 It's funny how you're not supposed to clean an old coin but yet you bring in a dirty rusted old gun into a collector and they laugh at you.
So a coin sitting in the dirt and mud for hundreds of years is fine but suddenly a toothbrush is going to ruin it? come on, use your head and stop griping about everything.
My compliments on your fine, interesting videos. I have seen your disappointments and rewards, positive adventuristic attitude, and inquisitive nature when you find something you cannot identify. The "last stagecoach stop" was amazing, with some fabulous old coins. Keep up the good work!
Wow you did extremely well considering it was detected before. Yeah it's really scary on windy days, please don't take be any chances it's not worth it. I just love your interesting excursions. Full of historical information. Great job Brad
This is really cool what you are finding. My family moved here from England in the early 1600's. I have been lucky to have all the information of where we are from.
