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May 31 •
Silver
Finally found my first silver coin In a park with manticore. A 1952 dime. The next hole was a 1934 wheat Penny. Both were about about 10 feet from were I I found 1800 women’s heel tap couple mouths ago
0 likes • 5d
James, I would love to see a picture of the ladies heel tap you found! I have yet to find one but many of my buddies have found them I just hasn't been my turn yet 😜
0 likes • 24h
@James Roberts Wow, stunning find! These have always been at the top of my wish list! Congratulations! Please lmk if you ever sell it. 😉
Mar 14 •
Manticore Upgrade
Mark, I have seen your videos suggesting an upgrade from Nox 800 to Manticore. I'm thinking of making that move and wonder who you think is the best source for a new Manticore. I see different packages online (some with 8" & 15" coils) and recall you mentioning in your video that you considered the more expensive version to be worth it. Which model & package do you recommend? My main target is 19th century relics & coins.
1 like • Apr 28
@David Schmidt Not sure if too late but to answer a few questions: yes the 15" Coil is great for beaches! You won't need the M8 unless you want to prospect for gold nuggets in creeks, etc. Looks like high Plains does not currently have a package deal for the machine and the M9 coil. If you give me a few days I will work on that, or you can just order now from these links: https://www.highplainsprospectors.com/products/minelab-manticore-high-power-metal-detector-with-free-gear/?ref=brassmedic https://www.highplainsprospectors.com/products/minelab-manticore-9-round-m9-coil/?ref=brassmedic
0 likes • 5d
@David Schmidt Hi David, this is Exciting!!! I'm excited for you! Yes watch my videos especially the one on YouTube about the first 10 things to do with your manticore and then my complete Manticore guide and then check out the setups I have here and feel free to reach out anytime! Will get you up to speed quick and out there taking the good stuff! ☺️
Apr 28 •
Relics
The Equinox 900 found some neat relics at a Civil War Battle site. Battle of Boones Mill. I think the buttons are shirt buttons. 69 cal. round ball. Of course the Indian head penny isn’t period but I’ll take it!
1 like • May 5
Nice finds!! Would NOT want to be hit by that round ball!! 😳
0 likes • Jun 11
We sometimes find later coins at historical sites, I always wondered if it was hunters, hikers, etc??
May 9 •
Equinox 900
I am so impressed with the Equinox 900! I have found 24 coins this week, 3 silvers, in a filed I have hunted before with my old machine. Thanks to Marks YouTube videos I have about got the settings figured out.
1 like • Jun 11
That's a great and very formidable machine. You must have found a great site that still has some deep coins in it!! Congrats!!😁
May 11 •
Iron bias
Mark, so I’m trying to lock out everything up to 50 on my equinox 900. I deleted all bars up to 50 but when I go back to detect all of the bars are still there and it still picks up on the junk. When I go back to bias it still shows all bars gone up to 50. What am I doing wrong?
1 like • Jun 11
Is your horseshoe off? So no discrimination. Click the horseshoe button and check it again, that toggles on and off all dicrimination.
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@mark-dayton-4269
Pro Treasure Hunter Instructor teaching the skills, strategies, and secrets that lead to real metal detecting success for Relics, Coins & Gold Nuggets
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Joined Nov 30, 2025
Auburn, CA