LoyalistDigger Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 I got into the hobby of metal detecting three years ago and have a couple of Teknetics detectors which work just great. I watched the development and release of the Equinox brand with interest as a friend is an avid Minelab user. To cut a really long winded story short, I bought an Equinox 800. Nobody has been more amazed at the capabilities of this detector than I. In the short six weeks I have been learning to us it, I am in awe of it's simplicity, or if so desired, it's complexity. I have not ventured too far in adjusting settings yet as I learn the basics of this machine. One of the standout features of the detector is the wireless headset capability; I did not think I would enjoy it as much as I am. Anyway, I don't always find silver when I head out detecting but when I do, it is magical. I'll let a couple of pics tell the rest of the story.... The quarters are 1918, 1951, 1952 and 1960. The dimes are 1942, 1949, 1950, 1960 and 1965...and that Merc is a 1944. The ring on the left is stamped sterling and the other two are stamped 925. I think I've caught the silver bug that is going around!!!!! Thanks to everyone who contributes to this forum as it is a very impressive resource for folks like me. Thank you all!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GB_Amateur Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Excellent finds! Is the 1965 dime actually silver? Did Canada lag the US a year or two in converting to non-precious metals? That Merc looks like it just came out of the mint. Nice! Ditto on the 1918 quarter; in fact all of the quarters are strong and only likely ciruculated for a short time. Six weeks (you didn't say how many hours) is just getting started with this detector, IMO. I can't wait to see what you find the rest of the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoyalistDigger Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 Yes Sir, the 1965 is 80% silver. Canadian quarters and dimes were silver up to 1967. In 1968, some were silver and some were nickel...only a magnet knows for sure. And at some point, we digressed into steel garbage... I just reviewed my files and a conservative estimate would put me about 35 hours or so over 10 outings using the Equinox. Yeah, I take pics of everything I dig even if it's 51 pennies and a bunch of nickels and then file them by date and location. And the missus has the unmitigated gall to say I have OCD. It's CDO, dammit...the letters have to be in alphabetical order!!! LMAO!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsb Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 That's quite a hall! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happa54 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Those are awesome finds for the time you've put into the Nox. Congrats !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Gillespie Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Congratulations on like the machine, it truly is a great machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staffydog33 Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Damn dude...NICE!!! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal_Cobra Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Great haul for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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