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Australia Day Badge and Other Relics
Went to a site that I have had my eye on for a while, it didn't disappoint! My favourite find of the day was the 1918 Australia Day...


1800s Dog Tag
I love finding dog tags. I love finding 1800s. When the two are combined it makes me very happy. I found a few other interesting items...


A day off + beach = two silvers
I decided today was a good day to have off work and go the beach. The sand gave me sinkers, the paths gave me coins (one was silver) and...


The Token
I ventured out to a new spot, I thought it had great potential however all it produced was a few old 12 gauge casings and a button. ...


How to identify that coin you just can't get a date from
Every detectorist has found (or will find) one. That coin that is so well worn you simply just can't read a date. These are a three of...


Old haunts, new friends.
This weekend saw me go to two old hunting grounds, this time with a new detecting friend. King George III Half Penny (???) This coin was...


A penny and a farthing
Spent both Saturday and Sunday looking for treasure. found a few things on Saturday including an 1854 Queen Victoria penny. Sunday I...


ATHC Field Trip - May 2018
My finds from the club field trip this month. I wasn't fortunate enough to be one of those who found some pre decimals, but I did find...


Photographing your finds - tips for taking photos at home with a smart phone.
So you've got your finds home, they're cleaned up and you want to show them off! You still don't need a fancy camera to show good detail...


The Trio
Today my regular detecting mate and I (aka the Deus Duo) went out hunting with a friend we'd met over the internet. We managed to snag...
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