There are several things that can make a coin rare/valuable. This photo gallery, exclusively on dankowskidetectors.com, shows examples of criteria that makes seemingly mediocre coins valuable.
This article, by Thomas Dankowski exclusively for dankowskidetectors.com, explores the criticality of ADJUSTABLE iron discrimination when confronted with metal objects that consist of both ferrous and non-ferrous elements. Numerous 'Real World' examples are displayed of how non-ferrous metals can become 'fused' with ferrous trash and cause desirable targets to be missed. This article further explains where High Resolution Iron Discrimination, where you can adjust HOW MUCH iron is to be discriminated, is of extreme importance.
This article presents the discoveries from the Fort Meade, Florida Archaeological Metal Detecting Project conducted by Thomas Dankowski. This compilation presents the most accurate datum, from a scientific approach in the form of hard evidence (actual relics), to paint a picture of the lifestyle of an era and an area. This article features numerous images of relics found with explanations of their historical relevance. An interesting article that demonstrates how metal detectors can be used as archeological tools.
After finding a gold coin at a metal detecting site, Thomas Dankowski undertook an unprecedented endeavor by excavating an area and removing all ferrous target-masking items to document the amount of non-ferrous targets that were masked. The results were astonishing, but painful.
A head-to-head comparison is VERY difficult to perform. Absolutely ALL variables must be removed if any form of validity is to be ascertained. The slightest changing variable can completely void the test. This article explains the parameters and conditions that must be considered and how to turn these variables into constants. By keeping an open mind, avoiding pre-conceived bias and using this knowledge you can increase your volume of
"keeper" finds!!!
Now that the video is complete, I have more time to write articles. I have just finished an article that I submitted to Fisher Research Laboratory for inclusion in their Fisher Intelligence Fifth edition. This article concerns research I performed a few years ago in trying to determine the depth of the 1962 dirt strata. 1962 is the year when the metal detectorists' worst nightmare was introduced, the pull-tab. I think you might find this article interesting. Knowing the depth of the 1962 dirt strata can help you make better decisions on which targets to dig so that you will recover better, older stuff.
During the video shoot for the Inland Coin and Relic Hunting DVD, we captured a lot of really great finds on video, but we missed what I considered to be the most impressive find. This article tells the story of this truly amazing find, missed.
I am offering a professional 7-hour power-pack training course for $1200.00. You will not walk away empty-handed. You will receive set of standardized 'calibration-standard' targets for educational purposes (valued at $300.00)...and head-to-head comparison testing. In a professional-capacity comprehensive training package, I will teach you relic/coin/cache hunting and beach/jewelry hunting. The course is designed to bring you from 'hobbyist/amateur' detectorist..... to..... "professional" status. Metal detecting then.........no longer relies upon random 'luck-based' results; rather, it becomes more 'professional-success' based........and your success becomes greater. I will teach you things that are paramount; yet, may not be so obvious to the "above-average hobbyist". It is time I start sharing 'priceless data' via success secrets. If you are serious about 'learning/education' ....and interested in professional training, contact me at:
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