My Metal Detector Finds from Exmouth & Exeter (year 1)

See my collection of metal detector finds, all found in the Exmouth and Exeter area of Devon. The detector used was a Minleab Explorer SE.

I recorded this video (on the spur of the moment, in one take, with no practise and no script) to give me a way to show my collection to the passers-by on Exmouth Beach who often ask what I'm looking for.

If you enjoyed this one, please browse at my other videos to see my even more impressive year 2 finds and the recording of a beach detecting session during which I find a stunning diamond ring (not featured on this video).

I am always on the look out for new land to search, so please contact me if you are an interested local landowner. You will probably be very surprised at what turns up. All finds are shared 50/50 with land-owners.

Thanks for watching!

Gary

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[TinyArts]

Wow Elizabeth the first coin! That is impressive. Hope you find one in better condition.

[garylq]

@TinyArts Thank-you, I have two more now, both in better condition, see my year 2 finds video. gary

[White1Hunter]

that button with the cannons on is from the 1700's i think and the one next to it is a officers pip

[garylq]

@White1Hunter Thanks for the info. Gary

[bRadicalmagic1]

I take it you don't hunt in America.  So for all the time spent detecting, would you say that you do OK as an hourly rate?

[garylq]

@bRadicalmagic1 Hi, I only detect in SW England. I'm not too worried about hourly rates or values. The occasional special finds make all the hours worthwhile. Gary

[lewisstag2000]

Woah nice finds, i dnt have much time to detect cause of my gcse's etc plus its dark when i come back from school. But i go on weekends and find a load of predecimal coins:) (mainly pennys tho) at 5:31 ive found that same buttin!! The one with the pattern on at the end of the row- also ive found a girl guides badge exactly the same as the on in 7:58:) HH

[sat2light]

Very Interesting Videos excellent ,judging by the  number of views well done.

[spelqueka]

Hi Gary, I saw a metal detectorist, (maybe you) on a recent holiday to Exmouth. I am really interested in history, archaeology and your finds, but would also like to know about your detector. What sort would you recommend a beginner to use as I think I would like to have a try. Thanks

[firefox666moll]

old ammunition is incredibly unstable , plus the blank's you have ,

[thewizardofrhythm]

Oh, also, it's illegal to keep live ammunition, you can get 5 years for fire arms offences my lawyer friend tells me, so, maybe hand them in or something?

[thewizardofrhythm]

How much was the 18 carat diamond Solitaire ring worth?!

[RustyHingesSqueak]

Awesome.I use the etrac and for the beach the excal ll.Thats a great first year.Keep up the good work.

[1boein]

i enjoy watching your videos waiting for my detector to arrive and i will be out hunting hope to find some cool finds like yours in wales