INSANE DAY Metal Detecting A VIRGIN COLONIAL Site! RARE COINS & Relics! Minelab MANTICORE Stef Digs

THIS IS IT! My BEST hunt of 2024 so far! This is a video I’ve been ITCHING to share with you all for weeks now! I had an absolutely INSANE day metal detecting in the woods at a virgin colonial site with the Minelab Manticore. Old coins, RARE coins, relics that I seldom find - they were absolutely flying out of the ground! We don’t get to enjoy days like this very often as metal detectorists, but when we do, we remember them forever. This is one of those days. ENJOY!
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[@StefDigs]

I now sell metal detecting equipment through The Diggers Den! Be sure to reach out to me on Facebook Messenger (Stef Tanguay) or email ([e-mail]) for assistance on selecting the most appropriate gear for you, as well as the best deals we have available!

[@Brando_Magnifico]

Certified killin it Stef! Congrats on Your great finds. That hat suits You and its perfect for the headphones 😁

[@StefDigs]

@@Brando_Magnifico thank you! Good thing it looks okay, judging by the comments haha. That’s what I always wear when I go digging! 😊 If it’s freezing, I swap it out with my Minelab beanie. 🤘🏻

[@user-pg3sg6tg4h]

hi Stef! beginning a new hobby in detecting. first time for everything. can you recommend a good detection probe for me? btw, i’m in eastern CT. THANKS

[@StefDigs]

@@user-pg3sg6tg4h sure! Shoot me an email and we will chat! Stefdigs @ gmail.com (no spaces - KZbin just doesn’t allow email addresses in comments, lol!).

[@RelicHunting]

Awesome video, Stef! Very cool to see and hear all of the signals before you dig them up! Congrats on the VT copper, etched tombac, and the ramrod thimble!!

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Isaac! Good to see you over here! 😄 Thought of that great permission we landed here a few years ago where you dug 3 coppers, one of which was a VT!

[@EZDiggin]

Holy hot coil!!! Definitely a great day of Diggin dear.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Very memorable day!

[@chrisb5084]

Buttons never get boring....gotta love them! Congrats on the coppers too ...😊

[@StefDigs]

Thank you!

[@elisabethcole2571]

Lol you might not remember but last day of BONE last year I pulled out a bunch of scrap metal for you to check. "Junk. Garbage. Could have been something but probably junk.". 😂 I probably would have thought that ramrod thimble was junk and tossed it! The etched tombac was gorgeous and definitely my favorite find - more personal than a coin IMO. I loved your hat as well! ❤

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Haha, yes I remember going through the junk! 😂 I was bummed that I didn’t get to tell you, “this is 100% a super rare colonial doo dad thingamajigger.” 🤣 Hopefully this year! 😄

[@elisabethcole2571]

@@StefDigs this year I'm determined to head back to Seattle with at least a shoe buckle! 🥰

[@StefDigs]

@@elisabethcole2571 I hope you do! 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@tomlauck5530]

Great Day for sure!!!!!!

[@StefDigs]

You said it! 😁

[@billbertke7778]

Loved it all, but that etched tombac button was my favorite of the episode! Great digs! And great content as well!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Certainly one of my best buttons - it was a great day!

[@granddad-mv5ef]

So happy for you! That site is KILLA! One ramrod guide, could there be more? And buttons, plain to fancy; not to mention the coins. Thank you for this upload, it was great.

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! And yet there is STILL more to come from this site - my favorite find isn’t even in a video yet!

[@wildmandigging3486]

Awesome day Steff congrats on all the cool finds the very detailed button is awesome as well as the rod thimble God Bless and happy dirt fishin.. Virgil

[@StefDigs]

Thank you for watching! 😊

[@kimetherington2252]

What a fabulous day for finding Colonial treasures. My favorite is the V. State copper and the etched Tombac equally amazing finds of the day! You weren't kidding about this place being virgin and prudceing the things that started in the early beginning of our country! Truly an amazing day for you! I hope your still able to go back and find some more bucket listers! Keep on digging, Stef, and I'll catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! And believe it or not… my favorite find from this site still hasn’t come up in the pipeline yet! 😉

[@ChrissyEis]

You had a killer day sometimes the old coins just seem to keep coming and other times they don’t lol

[@StefDigs]

Thanks! Yup, sites turn on and off, never know exactly why!

[@brightpurpleviking]

Excellent finds! How fun!!!!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Seriously couldn’t have asked for a better day!

[@SweepersKeepers]

Love the coins but the dandy and etched tombac buttons are amazing!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That’s got to be one of my best etched tombac buttons!

[@christopherfallon6086]

Stef, exceptional finds. For me that Tombac was just amazing

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That one blew my mind, too!

[@chrisarnold5320]

Mind blowing!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Was the best day I’ve had in 2024 for sure!

[@show-metreasure3438]

So many awesome and amazing finds, thx for taking us along!

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@JustPlainSteve5372]

Extremely Cool finds Stef. Thanks for sharing with us

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@TeamLynchBMD]

Every time I manage to get over to your channel. It is always a great hunt and I manage to learn something

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Glad to hear it! 😄

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

Wow congrats on the Vermont State copper! We have that same one and its our only state copper. Wow that tombac button with the design is amazing! Always nice to find a draped bust largie even if it is smoked! Great hunt!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Was an amazing day!

[@markfloyd6816]

Congratulations on the VT copper and the etched tombac, Stef! Cheers and happy hunting from Bridgeport!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@velialombardi2164]

Congratulations Steph. I've been watching your videos for a while. I've never seen you so happy. Keep it going!!!🎉

[@velialombardi2164]

Oops Stef.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! It was such an awesome day, that place has been amazing! 😊

[@luckydigger8073]

I also got my first Vermont copper this year. Congratulations.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Awesome!

[@digginhistoryoncapecod7506]

Well done Stef, loved the intro! You've got yourself quite a site with such an amazing variety of offerings. My fav- the etched tombac- stunning!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That etched tombac is definitely one of my best buttons, period!

[@MUDSWAT]

Happy Hunting!

[@StefDigs]

Same to you! 😊

[@busydiggin229]

Been watching your channel for a little over a year now and its ammazing the stuff you guys dig. Fantastic channel!!!! Keep it up

[@StefDigs]

Thank you so much! Appreciate the kind words! 😊

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

Congratulations, some awesome finds! That place has sure been good to you! Good luck on your next hunt 👍

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! It’s been an amazing site - my favorite find is coming up soon, stay tuned. 😉

[@925inder2]

Very nice dig Stef. Congratulations on all the finds. HH

[@StefDigs]

Thank you!

[@rodneyeilers8987]

Looks like you got a great spot !!! Great finds !!!!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Been an amazing site!

[@44251]

You know your detector well. Nice finds.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@KCarubia]

Off the Ferris line. I’d have turned 90 and probably NOT dug it. Bravo!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Yeah, 99% of the time it’s a bent nail when it’s up there as you know lol, but the repeatable signal took over in my brain, thankfully!

[@scottshawwoodworking1752]

Boy you really know your manticore! Very good video,loved it! Thanks Stef for your channel

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! Getting to know the machine more and more every time I’m out - it’s been so enjoyable to learn it! Definitely have a good handle on it now!

[@williamstewart1378]

congratulations amazing finds right there keep it going

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That’s always the plan! 😊

[@silver-assassin508]

Awesome hunt Stef🤘 Congrats on that etched tombac, it's gorgeous!! Congrats too on knocking another state copper off the list😎👊

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Awesome day for sure! 😊

[@silver-assassin508]

@@StefDigs I scored a personal bucket lister yesterday with the Legend I got from you so I count that as an assist😎

[@StefDigs]

@@silver-assassin508 haha, right on! I’ll take it! 😆

[@steveshepherd2712]

Great site and very important great detecting. Must have been very inconvenient losing them buttons 😉🇨🇦

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! I don’t know how they kept their clothes on! 😆 I’m up to over 60 buttons from that site now.

[@5against4]

Nice hunt Steph! Cool buttons and gun pc. Vermont too. HH

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Was an epic day!

[@dougsnyder8963]

Excellent video Stef. Great recoveries and very informative. I appreciated you showing what the signals are reading on the Manticore. I just bought one and will be going through the learning curve once it arrives. Super excited. Congrats on that Vermont copper. Doug in NC 👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Doug! Glad you enjoyed the video - you’ll love the Manticore! 🤘🏻

[@DetectingFinds]

some great digs Stef! was just watching you on Iron Antler channel interview. Great job!

[@StefDigs]

That’s awesome, thanks for watching the interview and popping by to check out the video! 😊

[@craziedigging4590]

Hey Stef Great Hunt. Love the 2 Buttons with the design on them. Especially the shiny one. First time ive seen a Barrel Thimble cool and Congrats. Congrats on your first Vermont Copper. I had a great day today. 1842 Seated Dime which is my oldest Coin that I've found. The just a little bit away 1873 CC Seated Dime with Arrows. Crazy. Love your videos and your research you put into them. I've learned a lot watching your videos. Take Care Stef

[@craziedigging4590]

Ramrod Thimble sorry not Barrel Thimble. Oops

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Was a truly awesome day - glad to have it all on film! 😊

[@marcgendron6745]

Someone's done a lot of homework ! 💯 Nice job, Stef

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! I always do, lol!

[@shooterjohn7163]

Awesome hunt Stef! You got some nice stuff. We don’t get the buttons often out here in California. But I enjoy others digging them. We do have gold though. Lol

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! We’ve got gold here too, but not like what you guys have out there lol. Best I could probably do is some panning up in VT if I made the trip!

[@MudDogMandy]

Love the Vt copper 👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Mud Dog! Makes sense for you to love it, hah! 😆 Felt like I was in VT today when I went out - muddy, mucky mess, lol!

[@MetaldetectNE]

So many buttons!

[@StefDigs]

There always are! The other highlights really made my day, though!

[@brooklyntreasurehunter]

Awesome hunt.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you!

[@OhioMetalMaven]

😮😳😳 Damn good day!! Wow. ✌🏼❤️😊🍀

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! It truly was! 😁

[@earlmenefee3421]

I miss you going over your finds at the end of the video

[@StefDigs]

I usually post a lot of closeups and wrap-up photos on Facebook and Instagram now. Wrap-ups during videos unfortunately encourage a lot of people to tune out for the last portion of the video, and this hurts the analytics/reach of my videos, so I took them out primarily for that reason. I do know some people miss them!

[@tradizione100]

Top 👏💪

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@dankase7296]

I learned something new today, I had no idea the states were making their own currency. I'll sub.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you so much - welcome to the channel! 😄 Hope you enjoy perusing the videos I’ve uploaded. Much more to come!

[@jillianfortuna2348]

👍👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@johndodson4527]

Love the intro.i got spiky hair from birth!

[@StefDigs]

Haha, I did not get that lucky! 😆 Takes so much product and blow drying to get my hair spiky, lol!

[@ericmalmstrom9943]

I want that button!

[@StefDigs]

Haha, it’s a beautiful one, no doubt!

[@ChrissyEis]

I noticed that you haven’t taken any Jim are your other lovely lady companion in which I don’t blame you that was one of the Hover boys mistakes having to many people at a very good time site in the 21 century those sites are becoming very rare myself and my son are the only ones MD are permissions and we been at this particular location now since July. and just now we are starting to see the drop off in finding old silver coins that. Doesn’t mean we are giving up we just got to go slower and start taking the aluminum out that is disguising good targets

[@StefDigs]

I’ve been filming alone a lot lately because it’s so much time taken out of my digging day to film everybody else. 😂 Nichola, the lady friend, only went to that site with me once and left after an hour or so.

[@ChrissyEis]

@@StefDigs understandable time consuming and very difficult sites to hunt in I do have a few of those that nobody wants lol

[@waynelutwiniak797]

Great hunt. Stay dirty 👍

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@jamesdukes4401]

I like to smoke a nice J before a hunt and let the smoke waft for the treasure spirits.

[@StefDigs]

No comment… 😉💨💨💨

[@OhioMetalMaven]

Same 🤣✌🏼❤️

[@StefDigs]

@@OhioMetalMaven hahahaha! 🤣 Looooow and slooooooow. 😂

[@OhioMetalMaven]

@@StefDigs exactly! It enhances my methodology. 🤣🤣

[@wediggit1295]

This was a great comment! It's pretty nice to get in your zone and do some dirt fishing!

[@HottMessFishin]

Looks like an AWESOME HUNT!!! Your excitement was infectious 💥 I have watched a lot of big old coppers get dug today. Maybe it's a sign that I'll get one at BONE 😁😁😁... Well.... that's what I think it means anyway 😊

[@StefDigs]

I hope that’s what it means! 🤞🏻😄 Always a high probability - you certainly won’t miss it when you swing over it!