Minelab MANTICORE Slays OLD COINS and ARTIFACTS At A Site We’ve Hunted For YEARS! | Stef Digs

And I’m BACK! I was SO sick with whatever nasty virus has been making its rounds, but I’m happy to say that I’m fully recovered and back to making videos - woohoo! In this week’s episode, the Minelab Manticore absolutely slays at a site that we’ve hunted for years… old coins, artifacts, you named it… ALL of the usual suspects made an appearance for the first time in hundreds of years! Enjoy!
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Minelab MANTICORE Slays OLD COINS and ARTIFACTS At A Site We’ve Hunted For YEARS! | Stef Digs

[@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!

[@craziedigging4590]

Hey Stef just got over that crud also. 2 weeks with it. Only got out onece in that time period and payed for it. Got out today found a Nice Token and Chinese Coin. Congrats on the Copper and IHP. Love that Tombac Button. Have to agree that one is the most ornate and beautiful Tombac Button I've ever seen anyone dig up. Congrats Stef. Great to see Pat and Nikki out with you. Take Care Stef

[@StefDigs]

It definitely wasn’t a fun bug! Cost me two weeks of digging in the best month to dig - just happy to be back out and making up for lost time! Glad you’re back in business, too!

[@bkmaloney1]

Glad you're doing better Stef. We want more Patrick, he's funny!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! He’ll be back in more videos soon!

[@TheFinderGuy]

❤️

[@kimetherington2252]

No complaints on a couple of days on the hunt! The Tombac was an exceptional find, the coppers, and the IHP I would take any day! Glad your feeling better, and I'm looking forward to what you have in store for us! Til next time, take care, and keep on digging.😊

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! That site’s certainly been good to me - and some new sites are producing, too! 😊

[@elisabethcole2571]

Sorry to hear you were so sick! I was still recovering from a respiratory virus on my New England trip - I never want to catch one of those again! The tombac button was stunning! 😍 It was great to see a new video from you pop up and I hope you're fully recovered now! ❤

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Glad you’re feeling better, too! It’s good to be back to 100% - was tough not digging for a few weeks!

[@digginhistoryoncapecod7506]

Happy to hear that you're feeling better- missed the vids!! As a new Manticore owner, makes me happy to see how well you continue to do with it, and I have to tell you, that Tombac button was, without any doubt, the nicest I have ever seen found, and I've been doing this for 32 years- Congrats!!!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you so much! It really is a little treasure, I love it. 😁 Manticore power! 🤘🏻

[@jaydigshistory36]

Welcome Back!! Good to hear you're feeling better. That Tomback was AWESOME!!! Looking forward to what else is in the future.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Good to be back to hunting and making videos!

[@maryjanezanelli8661]

Glad you are back and feeling better. I love the fancy button you found.

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Mary Jane! Glad to be better! 😄

[@jillianfortuna2348]

You go girl!!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@brooklyntreasurehunter]

Glad you're doing better. You dug some great finds, and that tombac button was so awesome looking. The details were so crisp.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Definitely feeling better and I’ve been working hard to make up for lost time! 😊

[@southernrelics]

I would have had a heart attack if I saw that gold on that button! Great finds my friend!!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Yeah, that was a heart breaker. 😂

[@silver-assassin508]

Glad to hear you're feeling better Stef! That button is absolutely gorgeous!!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! I was itching to dig for over 2 weeks! 😂

[@silver-assassin508]

@@StefDigs I can imagine! I was at Dfa8 with you and haven't seen anything since...Glad you're back on your feet!

[@StefDigs]

@@silver-assassin508 totally back in action! 😁

[@bretttoomanyhobbies7572]

Cool finds Stef. As for the burnt coins. Don't forget one side of main street Burnt down years ago.

[@StefDigs]

Oh, no kidding! I actually didn’t know that. It’s weird - without giving too much away for other viewers lol, these are the fields next to the skinny cornfield, the spot where you said Kevin found a silver cross. One of the fields (that was covered in brush before it was mowed sometime last Summer) produces burnt coins and melted lead. The other field through right next to it (same site) didn’t have any burnt relics or coins, everything was either in good condition or just had typical fertilizer-induced corrosion. I’m wondering if one of those fields was just burnt many years ago for the sake of clearing brush? Not a clue. 🤷‍♂️ The burnt stuff is further back from Main Street than the stuff that was in decent shape. 😂

[@TheLandPirates1]

That button was awesome 🏋🏻‍♂️ love those old coppers, glad you’re feeling better.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That site’s been pretty kind to me. 😊

[@bulletbob5102]

Glad you are feeling better! Great finds!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Good to be back to normal!

[@newman7910]

That tombac button is stunning!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! One of my best buttons this year for sure.

[@TheCoffeeBushKid]

Nice going Stef. Do love a good button myself and that one was a ripper. Congrats on the coins too. Good time out all up. Take care mate 🦘🦘😁👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Andrew! That site’s been a good one for a while now! 😊

[@steveshepherd2712]

Great to see you vertical and bubbly, no fun being sick half a day is enough i.m.o. Some great finds and Patrick has the patience of a saint 😄, that fancy button super cool. Must endorse the Manticore also as it just found me my oldest a 1754 george 2 farthing 👍🇨🇦

[@StefDigs]

Patience of a saint?! Oh boy, I’ll have to tell him you said that, hahaha! 🤣 It depends who is ahead in coins as to whether that’s true, lol! Manticore kicks ass - congrats on your oldest!

[@TheFinderGuy]

I can definitely get sassy off camera 😂

[@StefDigs]

@@TheFinderGuy “that’s corrosion, not a pattern, what a loser!” 😂🤣 I gotta make sure I’ve got the camera running sometimes when you don’t even know lmao! 🤣

[@TheFinderGuy]

@@StefDigs 😂😂😂

[@StefDigs]

@@TheFinderGuy I’ll give you the “patience of a saint” award for the Seated Half on your birthday though, that was bruuuuutal. 😬😬😬

[@brunfree]

Hello healthy Stef, glad to c u back digging. Nice finds very interesting stuff. Have you tried the 8” new manti coil yet. Ok I got to go mow lawn now bye, Brun❤😊

[@StefDigs]

Hi Brun! Thanks for watching - haven’t had a chance to use the M8 yet but I can’t wait! That’s the coil I’m most interested in.

[@dondtektor8537]

So glad you are feeling better, I as well was down with a bug ,boy they are not average colds anymore, LOL. No wonder your hands where shaking on that etched tombac, mine would be as well if I found that. Nice,,,,

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Yeah, definitely lots of awful bugs going around, that was a rough one! Feels so good to dig again!

[@scottshawwoodworking1752]

Stef that is the most beautiful Tombac button I have ever seen you dig. Baring the George Washington buttons.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! I was taken aback by how beautiful that one was!

[@kimberlycreamer7111]

Holy Tombac Button!! That thing is beautiful. Do you mind sharing the Manticore settings you are using?

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! In the video I was using ATLC, sensitivity 22, recovery speed 5, 2 region all tones, audio = normal, audio theme = simple. I don’t believe I used the stabilizer that day, but I will sometimes set it on 4 or so.

[@granddad-mv5ef]

How often can you say a button takes top honors in an upload with great coins? Never have I seen anything like it. So happy you are back!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That button was pretty wild, I love it. And there may just be a video coming up soon where a button takes the cake more than most of what I’ve found this year… 😁

[@alanpayne3940]

Looks like Patrick has lost some weight. Congratulations!

[@StefDigs]

@@alanpayne3940 I’ll say “thank you” for him! 😆

[@markburns5534]

Very nice finds.

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Mark!

[@slashmetaldetecting]

that button! wow

[@StefDigs]

Right?! Took me by surprise!

[@lauriethompson8085]

That’s a great button !

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@waynelutwiniak797]

Great hunt. Missed you. Love your content. Stay dirty 👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Wayne! Happy to be back to normal!

[@Brando_Magnifico]

I wonder if the washer looking find could be a hem weight

[@StefDigs]

Not heavy enough, and I do not think it would have a maker’s mark. I’m leaning sash buckle missing a center bar.

[@Brando_Magnifico]

BTW Your impression of a Jaw harp on quarter hoarder was as close as it gets. Hilarious! Luv all you guys. Keep doin collabs. Awesome

[@StefDigs]

@@Brando_Magnifico hahaha, I’ve been dreading seeing that bit since he filmed it! 🤣 Heading home from the field now to go watch it - managed a beautiful KGI today. 😊

[@chuckjenkins4348]

Can you imagine the coat or vest that came off of! Those were most likely all polished to a near chrome nickel look! That was some one’s article of clothing of importance. Not just your average Joe more of a Mr Joseph Esquire ? That button is the epitome of button porn!

[@StefDigs]

Haha, thank you! It really is! This was near a church, so I’ve found a lot of peoples’ Sunday Best out there. 😊

[@juliuscaesar2792]

Sweet 😎

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@billdelaney4222]

A buttongasm if I’ve ever seen one

[@StefDigs]

Haha, thanks! Yeah it’s a pretty one!