The ‘HOLY GRAIL’ of Metal Detecting Was Just Found in a Vermont Field

On this adventure I'm invited to a very historic property in Vermont where one of the metal detecting 'Holy Grails' is found.
Original music by Brad Martin
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[@deloreslowndes762]

The sliding bar indicator is great.

[@The_Bookman]

Came here to say this! It's very nifty!

[@JD-fn7qf]

I like the sliding bar indicator too!

[@flthunderdigginwrob3162]

I agree delores!

[@robinsmith5442]

I love the little bar you put on top of the screen that shows what metal you're finding!

[@virginiahardy9213]

that bar is cool! Makes it extra exciting!

[@giaatta9303]

Yes it is amazing. WOW wow wow

[@donc9751]

Yes I really like that bar across the top too!!! Very nice touch!

[@ChristopherEgan-lq1se]

Congratulations to Vern on his beginner’s luck! What a find! 👍🏼

[@1nvisible1]

*My man, Dread Pirate Vern!*

[@deborahgrimes7172]

Betty Grimes here. I'm 81 and I have watched your show from the beginning. Enjoy your searches and discovery.

[@Mrowl111]

Congratulations

[@WizzardofOdds]

That 8 Reales is where the term pieces of eight came from as it was commonly divided into 8 pieces, also leading to the term 2 bits for 1 quarter of the dollar. Fantastic find. Very well worth the watch.

[@marcusaurelius2770]

Interesting, thanks

[@davidkohler7454]

I always thought that pieces of eight coins were Spanish coins made of Gold. This coin was a silver dollar made here in the US. You might want to Google it for more info.

[@WizzardofOdds]

@@davidkohler7454 That is the difference between fact and fiction. In pirate novels this may have been the case, but in reality before America was allowed to mint money, they used Spanish silver dollars which were divided into quarters, halves and eighths.

[@markbranstner7670]

@@WizzardofOdds And they certainly weren't made in the US.

[@elbruces]

This is also why a "bit" was used as the name for computer 0/1's, because that was 1/8 of a register. That is, each memory address contained 8 of them to create a number from 0 to 255. They were named after the "bits" which were 1/8 of a coin.

[@ronyoung3699]

Coffee and GMMD on Friday morning no better way to get started. Congrats to Vern for a beautiful coin and definitely a bucket list that is definitely a great memory to cherish. Brad, some great old copper. Great day of hunting, guys. Thanks for showing and sharing.

[@user-ni8lu2bs1v]

i can not wait for your next adventure i am 75 years old and your excitement excites me keep finding treasures

[@MonStarNZ]

I love how well the silver coins survive in the ground. 230years old and beautiful! Finding those coins must be such a wicked feeling.

[@factorybear5264]

Yup. Almost too well. Without a spot of any Vermont patina. Squeaky clean in fact. Almost like it was lost ten minutes ago.

[@GMMD]

Almost

[@bennym1956]

@@factorybear5264 Very suspect...

[@chofesh99]

Patina on silver? You mean copper?

[@The_Bookman]

Magic, as always. Love the bar too btw. :)

[@paulah317]

The sliding bar made the light bulb in my head go off! Finally I understand what the beeps and levels mean! Lol!

[@MikeNienow-qr6xt]

As a Vermonter I love seeing these guys all jacked up on joy

[@granddad-mv5ef]

What a site! Vern, I wish you luck just like this every time you hunt. Great upload, Brad!

[@BirdDogg]

Nice find, i’ve only found one myself. More of an iron/artillery guy myself these days but Spanish silver is always a nice surprise, keep atter it.

[@detectaholic728]

Good thing you didn’t scratch the Real, this is one reason you don’t dig other ppls targets. Great finds!

[@blue2isle]

But also.. thats why you dont come over swinging when your friend call coin! I hate when someone swing over and hit the coinspill I was about to uncover. This find wasnt really ment for Vern.

[@markd3250]

Not only did he find an 8 Reale, it's in beautiful shape! What a find. It was exciting to watch on video, I can imagine what it was like live there in the field. No matter what, you never know what you're going to find when you go out.

[@clarkabrpi3428]

I'm at home recovering from an operation. It is very comforting to hear your music and be able to watch your adventures. Keep up the good work.

[@jimwills2094]

@clarkabrpi3428, Being conscious that I was still breathing air was very comforting when I woke up. I hope you're feeling better.

[@HalsPals]

Confidence in the coinage was as important as the intrinsic value of the coin, that is why many countries would replicate the effigies of Roman coinage.

[@bethcorey6022]

Friday Morning coffee with Brad and friend ❤

[@kirkfeatherstone6944]

Awesome find, my best was in Georgia in 2012, I found an 1854D, one dollar gold coin, less than 2 miles from where it was minted in Dahlonega Georgia in Near mint condition

[@rudigginit]

Well done on your gold find 👍

[@nathanallen6411]

Love your new intro song! What an amazing find

[@jaykehoe9793]

I like your new addition of the metal detector meter on the screen top . Great idea. Very cool 😎

[@jimcloake]

WOW sweet find got my 8 on the beach a few years back 1794 congrats Vern

[@Darth_Conans]

1794 is quite a few years back, as a matter of fact.

[@loregordon1778]

I still cannot get over the 8 reale- Holy Cow, what a find!!!

[@vicHolleman]

Incredible find! Wow

[@rustytable]

The new graphics are great!!! Love your channel and the original music!! Thanks!

[@Clintreid75]

I love Fridays for this reason 👌👍🍻

[@sylviajones4907]

Oh, and it was so beautiful!! Congratulations, Vern!

[@Jay-kk2rd]

Modern coins in gravel can sometimes mean snow was once dumped there. As always, great video Brad.

[@loregordon1778]

HOLY COW !!!!!

[@soho71]

Wow 😮

[@southboundeightyone4958]

What an amazing find!! The soil there must be special as well, the coin is barely tarnished!!

[@Auxius.]

I'm no expert on the matter, but I think silver coins are almost pure silver, so they don't or barely tarnish. I think these type of coins only wear from usage.

[@Garden366]

@@Auxius. You’re right. According to The Scottish Detectorist silver finds of any kind come out of the ground just about the same shape as they were when they first went in, due to exactly what you said. Silver and gold do not decay in the ground.

[@jeffbarnes5754]

Awesome hunt gentlemen.

[@janetgrahamtheberge4772]

WOW!! I LOVE the sliding bar at the top of my screen!!!

[@woodybogg]

Congrats to Vern What a Beautiful find!

[@LisaG-fu9zp]

WOWZERS

[@alienallen2983]

👍💥💯🙏>>>💚~~~ THANK YOU THAT WAS AWESOME

[@user-bv3cl2cl8b]

Holy guacamole Batman!!! Wow! A eight reale!!! Glad the camera was rolling on this find for all the world to see!!! Thank You Jesus!!!! Great content as always!!!😊❤

[@GregBradshaw-uz3ff]

Liking the new graphics

[@RCBuildaholic001]

AMAZING find! Gave me chills because that’s a true bucket lister for any of us detectorists!

[@sophiastein3150]

I, along with Ed truly enjoyed this episode.?. We’ve enjoyed your podcast’s. You’re not kidding the Holy Grail… super amazing the 18TH Century etc. keep em coming See you in Vermont, next time!

[@AboveandsoBelowmeldnz6815]

Wow 😮 what a find 🎉

[@jasonjenson3174]

Unreal find fellas

[@ac0rn75]

Looking good Vern! 👌

[@DouglasJenkins]

You had a 'real' good time!

[@Kevin15301]

That little bar you added at the top showing the tone was a great addition. Nice idea and execution.

[@ParkMetalDetecting]

Great video Vern & Brad! Love how you put your channel together and your story telling ability! It has inspired me! Thank you for sharing your adventure with us : )

[@show-metreasure3438]

Absolutely amazing finds!!

[@jnancy-pants3957]

So awesome!!❤

[@johnjacobs1625]

Awesome Job Brad & Vern!

[@maryl1785]

Brad! How exciting!! Congrats to you both on the awesome finds! 8 real - incredible!

[@MCB9537]

WOW!

[@FireFighterDetecting]

Amazing day for you both. Great finds all around.

[@janettetippetts7942]

What a Great Digging Day! FUN!

[@gil7026]

I’m so envious of your location. I have seen many of your videos where you found relics and coins dating back before America began. The best I can find in Wyoming will date back to the 1850s. Love your programs, I look forward each week to watch your adventures.

[@user-vc1dr1wb5h]

What area of Wyoming are you in? I'm in Lincoln County. Very little to find here.

[@wingsandbeaksbirder2312]

‘Same with Oklahoma. 😂

[@steveclark4291]

Same thing here in Kansas ! I got into collecting old coins from finding a 1877 Seated Liberty Dime on my great grandfather's homestead here in Kansas ! Back when I was very young !

[@downhomedetectorjeffdowns1878]

Wow!!! Great finds! Thanks for sharing.

[@laurelreinhardt5076]

Wow!

[@baysideauto]

Love your work Brad,have a great weekend sir

[@relicrat]

Nice finds as always. Congratulations to Vern for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@mariewhyte6470]

Love the new slide bar and visual indicators when you are on target! Wonderful how you continue to educate us all as you uncover the history that surrounds us! Love your videos, excited with anticipation for every Friday edition.

[@standbarrett755]

Congratulations!! Thanks for taking us with you!

[@kevincullinane2423]

Outstanding find!

[@andrewhaag2422]

Awesome 👍 find of the Century Brad !! Love you're videos !!❤❤❤

[@gypsyjustgypsy]

Vern, congrats! Thanks for letting Brad take us along, what an amazing find. Wow!

[@spudhut2246]

what an amazing discovery!!! Always enjoy the videos....thank you for making them

[@marzeezee]

Amazing!

[@trishharrison3618]

Love your videos they are so awesome, great job Vern, great job Brad, lots of love from West Virginia ❤️🙂

[@ThomasPaine223]

Sweet find!! Good times you two! Ty 4 taking me along!

[@dannyl2598]

Congratulations Vern! Awesome find.

[@baystateplugflipper7061]

Wow, great work guys!!!!!

[@adamjl121]

Love Vern, what an amazing episode! Congratulations guys!

[@glorfendell2967]

Love the new overlay! Thanks Brad.

[@oldworldchris4187]

Such a cool find!

[@williamstewart1378]

congratulations Vern Great finds

[@stephenvyskocil3681]

Fantastic find!!

[@rondathiesen9317]

Great finds. Congrats Vern on the coin.❤

[@collectordetectors8687]

Congrats Vern!

[@joelbeckley7924]

WoW!!! Totally awesome!!! Epic man, truly!!!!

[@jeremiahfish5476]

I'm stoked just by you being so stoked!

[@karenyoung1759]

This was a great video! Congratulations to Vern! I enjoyed the metal indicator you added to the top of the screen. Thank you!!

[@johnwitte551]

congrats Vern that is a smashing find

[@keepdigginmetaldetecting]

What a beautiful 8! Congratulations Vern! 🎉 ❤LL

[@dirtclodmetaldetecting]

Awesome finds!

[@knallertk8062]

Love theese videos

[@LennyK1015]

That’s a Wow! Great find Vern.

[@gregbishop210]

What a great find Vern!

[@angelasurratt5908]

Wow! Congratulations!

[@Bravesdarrell8552]

Congrats on all the cool stuff.

[@josephdunivan9432]

WOW that's fantastic

[@BenJamin-bs7fy]

Nice to see you back on my feed. ❤

[@jeremyknowlton9991]

Amazing find!

[@butterboy5621]

That is absolutely incredible. Epic. Legendary.

[@readytogo6569]

Congratulations, Vern👏🎉

[@user-vn6is7dx6v]

Congratulations Vern❤

[@Catwoman1464]

Congratulations!

[@stevenstark9017]

Awesome hunt you both had. Congratulations to Vern on finding your first Spanish silver and also those cool relics. Brad I always enjoy watching your videos.

[@PecanRanch]

My precious 🎉

[@uriahmurray1514]

Epic find!! 💯😎

[@joycekennedy1730]

WTG Vern!!! I too love the bar at the top.

[@ronsdigginthemidwest5502]

Oh My Vern! Brad you are a legend and you absolutely rock! What a gift you give back! Congratulations to you both!

[@HeatherGraff-jc4pk]

Congratulations on the incredible find!! 👏🏼 It’s just amazing to me how much history this land holds!