The IMPOSSIBLE Happened AGAIN Metal Detecting... So Did SILVER! Minelab MANTICORE M8 Coil Stef Digs

In this week’s episode, we hit the fields with the Minelab Manticore (equipped with the new M8 coil) and Minelab Equinox to see what we could find metal detecting our OLDEST permission… well, guess what? I did it AGAIN… I found something rarer than rare for the second time. Not to mention, a certain someone managed to find tiny, shiny, OLD silver coins. All in all, it was a stellar day with old coins and what may be one of my best and most historically significant finds EVER. 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]

Patrick You are a boss!! Excellent find. You know better tho. That Trime should have gone directly into the yappah!! No watta straight Yapp!!

[@StefDigs]

@@Brando_Magnifico hahaha, I’ve definitely put coins in my mouth before, I dunno if I’ve seen Patrick do it. 😂

[@gr8finds196]

I love that Hibernia copper. Beautiful. Congrats Stef😊

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Mike! 😊 Love those coins!

[@gr8finds196]

@@StefDigs my favorite. I have only found one. Man I would love to dig with you eventually.

[@StefDigs]

@@gr8finds196 well shucks! 😆 I’d love to get out with you and Beau one of these days - looks like you guys have a blast!

[@grandmakellymcdonald]

Let's go let's go treasure and adventure ✌👵

[@StefDigs]

You know it! 🤘🏻

[@marcgendron6745]

Nice digs Stef , congrats on being featured on the weekly dirt !

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That was such a spooky awesome find that Ken featured - but I do love what I found in this week’s video. 😁

[@AdamTheRaptor]

When you were trying to see details on that copper toward the end, I totally called Hibernia! I thought I saw a little bit of the harp shape. Great finds! Keep it up!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! It’s always much easier to see when I review the footage on a larger screen at home, haha. When you’re looking through a viewfinder on a tiny screen in the field, though, it’s tough! 😂

[@AdamTheRaptor]

@@StefDigs For sure! Totally get it

[@Laurie81560]

Great hunt once again! Congrats on finding the other cuff link. You deserve it. Oh and I enjoyed seeing "piece of crap" written in such a lovely font.

[@StefDigs]

Haha, thank you! The “piece of crap” segment needs an appearance now and again. 😂 I’m really happy to have reunited these historically significant cufflinks… whoever might be on the face!

[@elisabethcole2571]

How awesome that you found the other part of the cufflink - congrats on that! They're both amazing and I hope you're able to positively ID them soon, although I'm sure you're right about what they are. The thought that you were the first person to touch it after a French soldier who was fighting in the Revolutionary War gives me chills! I wish I could peek back in time and see him lose the cufflink - he probably didn't notice for awhile! Such a great video - thank you Stef! ❤

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Elisabeth! 😊 So rewarding to have them both back together again - hopefully after 250 years of sleeping in the ground, they’ll be appreciated for the NEXT 250 years! I am getting some professional opinions coming in tonight - I may be able to have these restored in such a way that it would build up to the original design, but it would likely require special X-ray scanning first. I plan to see this through, though! Whatever the case, it is likely a new discovery, and that’s beyond exciting!

[@elisabethcole2571]

Please keep up all updated on what you find - I'm dying to hear what you find out!!! @@StefDigs

[@dondtektor8537]

Man,great hunt. Great to see your digs especially when everything is frozen over. Patrick has a great sense of humor. You two are a great combo,,,,Still laughing,,,,

[@StefDigs]

Haha, thanks! The moment he started smirking I knew I was done for. 😂🤣

[@TheFinderGuy]

lol thank you!!

[@kayesdigginit1519]

It is so amazing that you found two of the same cuff links Stef 👏👏😃 I love it!! Hunting in the dark though 😬😳😂 I'm too chicken to do it. Oh my goodness, a Seated Half Dime and a friggin Trime at the same hunt Patrick 😃 did big congrats!!

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Kaye! It’s honestly looking like a new discovery, which is so exciting! I can’t allow myself to get skunked after Patrick whips out 2 silvers for me to film. 🙄😂 I will stay there until I get mine, ALWAYS! 🤘🏻

[@TheFinderGuy]

Thank you!

[@wildmandigging3486]

Great hunt and awesome finds God Bless and happy dirt

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Happy hunting!

[@craziedigging4590]

Hey Stef Congrats on the Colonial Cuff Link. Awesome. I've only ever found a pair of Cuff Links once. They are beautiful. Yours are just priceless to me. Right on. Congrats on the Copper also. Pat you'll find a Holed Coin I know it. Hope you video it when it happens. Congrats on you Trime and Half Dime Pat. I've been detecting for 16 years the three Coins I haven't found yet are a Trime, Half Dime, and a 2 Cent Piece. I'll be lucky if I ever find one of those considering where I live. Take Care Stef and Pat.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Definitely a priceless piece (or pieces) to me. Patrick finally did find a holed coin, but I wasn’t there the day that he did, unfortunately. Bummer!

[@craziedigging4590]

Right on Congrats Pat

[@kimetherington2252]

Really, what are the odds of finding two of a kind Colonial Cufflinks possibly GW at different times? The odds I imagine not great! It just go to show any and everything is possible in metal detecting, like them boxes of chocolate, you never know what you're going to find! Congrats Stef, I believe you have GW Cufflinks, and a nice KG ll to go along with the possible find of the year! Keep on digging and I'll catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

[@StefDigs]

@@kimetherington2252 thank you! Yup, the odds are really slim to find both halves of a cufflink that has been separated - I’ve only done it one other time at a cellar hole (much smaller area to work) maybe 5 years ago, and they certainly weren’t GW cufflinks lol. I’ve talked to another knowledgable person since the video dropped, and he believes it’s a copper alloy version of the silver GW cufflinks in the video - another vote for George! 😊

[@TheFinderGuy]

Thank you! As Stef said, I found the holed coin and she wasn’t there 😞…BUT it wasn’t a holed silver, so hopefully she can capture that moment when it comes!

[@cleggsadventures]

Very nice finds! That dime was excellent condition! I like how, when you’re walking up to Patrick, you say” watch the language”. lol

[@StefDigs]

Haha, yup! STILL had to bleep out a loud “F***!” anyway, though! 🤷🏼😂

[@TheFinderGuy]

I can’t help it sometimes 😅

[@StefDigs]

@@TheFinderGuy I probably would’ve done it, too. 😂 Then again I said “fudge” instead of the other word with the Seated Half and that WAS SO HARD TO DO. 🤣

[@cleggsadventures]

@@StefDigs ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheFinderGuy]

@@StefDigs I feel like I could have been a lot worse! Lol

[@OhioMetalMaven]

Cufflink #2 for the win!!! Heck yeah! This one really resembles the GW ones. Congrats to Andrew on the Trime. Awesome video as always ✌🏼❤️😊🍀

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! I’m really excited about those cufflinks. It’s Patrick, btw! 😆

[@OhioMetalMaven]

@@StefDigs 😳 I’ve been messing names up all week. I totally knew that. My Amazon guy is Andrew. 😂

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

Great finds this week, that cufflink is awesome. Loved the trime too, still on my bucket list. Stay warm and good luck on your next hunt! 👍

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Was so exciting to find the match to my last one - I love it!

[@nepahistoryandarchaeologys8623]

@@StefDigs It's amazing you found one, let alone the both halves! It sure does resemble that silver one you found in your research, hope you can find a positive ID!

[@brooklyntreasurehunter]

So cool finding the matching cuff link. What a fun hunt.

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Can’t believe it! 😊

[@dwightpickens2895]

Omg Stef that cufflink is freaking awesome, and I would say yes to it being a GW

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! I hope so, that would be amazing! If not, I’d say the cufflinks depict a military leader or another patriot.

[@scottshawwoodworking1752]

Stef, what a great find. The cuff links are exciting,they look like they match totally. Thanks for the video. Scott

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Scott! Sure hope that’s what they are, but at this point I’d be really happy with a positive ID no matter what!

[@TheFinderGuy]

That was a good one!! All about the findability!

[@StefDigs]

😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😶‍🌫️😂😂😂

[@markburns5534]

Great Finds by you both. Great job. Nice cufflinks and silver coins

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@TheCoffeeBushKid]

Gday Stef. Amazing you potentially found the other half of the cuff link and congrats on the Hibernia. Congrats to Patrick for his great coin finds. Got a bit of stuff hitting the fan with your detectspert brother Luke down here. Worth a look at to see what may happen to all of us. Take care mate 🦘🦘😁👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Andrew! Was a day to remember! Hmm, hadn’t seen what’s going on with Luke, I’ll check it out!

[@CapeCodMagnetCrew]

Just popping over from Iron Antler, subbing and watching; great stuff!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you so much! I appreciate that! 😄

[@EZDiggin]

Patrick had an awesome day for sure. I hope they are Washington cufflinks

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! I’ve been chatting through a friend to someone who does restorations, and he believes they are indeed a slightly different variant of the silver Gen. Washington cufflinks. Much more to come - I’ll be seeing this through!

[@TheFinderGuy]

Thanks EZ, it was definitely another fun one!

[@EZDiggin]

@@TheFinderGuy you are welcome

[@StefDigs]

@@TheFinderGuy hell yeah! 🤘🏻

[@joycekennedy1730]

What are the chances!! Lucky I wasn't there you'd have a big long bleeeeeeeep! Great Finds!!

[@StefDigs]

Hahaha, thank you! Was a great day!

[@markroberts8679]

Great time, no problem with the colorful language because you beep it out. Love the copper!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Haha, yeah, the ferry foghorn is sometimes necessary. 😂

[@scottcurrie7589]

Thank you Steph keep them coming

[@StefDigs]

Will do! 😊

[@billdelaney4222]

Always appreciate your hard work

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! 😊

[@leesmith2798]

💥💥💥Another great video Stef! Awesome finds!!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Was an amazing day!

[@waynelutwiniak797]

Fantastic stuff. Great hunt. I wish I could give you some insight on the cufflinks, but you know way more than me. As always looking forward for the next video. Stay Dirty 👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Wayne! Hopefully will find out more about the cufflinks soon. 🤞🏻

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Stef, virtually every item you dig (at least those you record) is far better than anything I can find. It is difficult for me to understand why you don't have ten times the subscribers. Even before you recognized the cufflink as a probable match, I was thinking what a great find!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Unfortunately a lot of major “influencers” buy subscribers and views. As I always say though, it all comes out at the rallies. While people come up to greet me and take photos together, the people with over 10k phony “subscribers” are not recognized. Evidently it’s not expensive to buy subs and views, but it sure is LAME!

[@williamstewart1378]

wow you have an awesome place most of us would love to dig thank you for sharing these amazing finds

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@mikelettiere1090]

That was awesome !

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed! 😊

[@digginhistoryoncapecod7506]

What are the chances of you finding a second one- mind boggling! The tiny silvers were both in crazy good condition, but that cuff link is on the fringe of historic. Like you, I wish I knew exactly what it was. I also love the utter reality of both of your emotions- if we don't have an occasional holy &*^%$ moment that requires being beeped out, then this would be a pretty boring hobby. You do great work with your videos!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you so much! If it’s confirmed to be a new discovery, that’s ground-breaking and awesome! I may be able to find a way to have them x-rayed to reveal more details. And yup! If you don’t have a “holy f***” moment often enough, the hobby would be boring! 😂

[@silver-assassin508]

Awesome vid Stef! The cufflinks are amazing and I wish I had more info for ya. Keep plugging away🤘🤘

[@StefDigs]

Thanks Brian! Getting more info trickling in - we shall see! 🤞🏻

[@bonedeadheathens]

Amazing finds! I hope to find a King George someday!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! They’re out there, that’s for sure! That’s the most common type of old copper coin that I dig - every place is different, though!

[@pastmasters9591]

Killin it Steph!❤

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! That’s always the goal! 😂💪🏻

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

A seated Half Dime! And then Trime TIme!!!! Those cuff links are definitely very unique and cool! Outstanding that you found the other one too! Are you going to B.O.N.E. this year???? Didnt see your name on the list of attendees, but did see you went last year. Another great video Stef!

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Hoping to get more info on the cufflinks soon of course. I have to check with my team leader at Minelab to see if I’ll be assisting at BONE this year, but I have a feeling I’ll be there! 🤘🏻

[@masonmercmetaldetecting]

I hope so, Mason is really hoping to meet you! We both enjoy your episodes, he was hoping to do a sticker swap with you if you will be there. Happy Hunting out there! Jim and Mason, New Hampshire USA@@StefDigs

[@StefDigs]

@@masonmercmetaldetecting by all accounts, I should be there! I’ll be able to confirm it pretty soon! 😊

[@steveshepherd2712]

I certainly hope it is a G W , both of you did very well 👏🇨🇦

[@StefDigs]

Thank you! Here’s hoping I can get to the bottom of it! 🤞🏻

[@brightpurpleviking]

I’m ashamed to admit that I didn’t even know there was such a thing as a trime! OMG 😱 🎉

[@StefDigs]

Not everybody does, hah! They certainly don’t come up every day! 😊

[@centralpametaldetectorist289]

Good digs

[@StefDigs]

Thank you!

[@shawncaldwell593]

I couldn’t sleep at night till I figured it out

[@StefDigs]

Still having trouble sleeping… 😂 It’s one of those items that I have to set aside time every week to in order to get any clues, so far I’ve spent over 100 hours on research alone!

[@jaydigshistory36]

Rich from Quarter Hoarder his mom Lynn could be a good resource, she may have a box of them somewhere😂. I think the Bust is spot on, but the lettering looks different. Looks like more than GEN on that left side going above the bust.

[@StefDigs]

Haha, wouldn’t that be something! I think even she may be stumped with this one. 😂 It’s certainly a different version of the Gen. Washington cufflinks if that’s what it is!

[@jaydigshistory36]

Above the back of the second cuff links head it looks like it says “CLA” with maybe an “M” 1-2 spaces in front of it.

[@StefDigs]

@@jaydigshistory36 it will spell supercalafragalisticexpialadoshus if you look at it long enough… I speak from experience. 😂 Always appreciate a second set of eyes though, thank you!

[@juliuscaesar2792]

Cool 😎

[@StefDigs]

Thank you!

[@MUDSWAT]

I think I told you this would happen many times. 😁 Did you not believe me? 🤔😄

[@StefDigs]

Hahahaha, I had already found this one by the time the first video dropped. 😉

[@keithpep6876]

info, think a hydrogen atom is needed to make a metal , question , why do the heads ,/printed sides wander toward the edges in dirt ?

[@StefDigs]

I’m not sure I understand your question?

[@detectingrodsandreels2445]

I need some dig therapy. Dont worry I wont make you film everything 😂😂😂

[@StefDigs]

Hahahaha, well thanks! 😂 I do always film coins though, so if you get one, I’d have to run over like I always do. 😆

[@jillianfortuna2348]

👍👍

[@StefDigs]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@kurt11110]

what makes it preferable for an old coin to have a hole in it ?

[@StefDigs]

They’re just fun coins to find because they’re altered, so they stand out in your dug collection. People generally put holes in coins a couple hundred years ago in order to string a bunch together and secure them in their clothes.

[@kurt11110]

@@StefDigs thank you for explaining that, steph 🙂

[@StefDigs]

@@kurt11110 no problem! Altered coins are one of my favorite things to find - they tell a story!

[@ShowMeMO-Digs]

I search Missouri fields. Where are you searching?

[@StefDigs]

I’m in Connecticut

[@ShowMeMO-Digs]

@@StefDigs i have a daughter that lives there! We have too much ice and snow on the ground here.

[@StefDigs]

@@ShowMeMO-Digs awesome! I’m in Hebron, that’s in Eastern CT. We don’t have much snow left but the ice is sticking around - supposed to warm up this week!

[@ShowMeMO-Digs]

@@StefDigs my daughter lives in Colchester.

[@StefDigs]

@@ShowMeMO-Digs no kidding! Well, if she hikes, she may run into me in the woods someday! 😊

[@keithpep6876]

metal in permafrost ?

[@StefDigs]

You can dig as long as it’s only a few inches down. Sometimes the frost layer is 6+ during a bad winter, and in those conditions, you can’t dig.

[@scottcurrie7589]

lol lol😂

[@StefDigs]

Still got on some goodies, myself, of course! 😃

[@terrygreennway9655]

Been detecting for over 51yrs and enjoy the videos but i think you are good to have to put some duct tape on your digging partners lips. Terry

[@StefDigs]

Hahahahaha, that’s a fair suggestion, depending on the day! 😂🤣

[@terrygreennway9655]

@@StefDigs Going

[@TheFinderGuy]

Sorry terry! 🤐

[@drewlman]

I for one love the jokes and the banter. Keep it going! 😂

[@StefDigs]

@@drewlman hahaha, thanks! Sometimes it’s unavoidable. 🤷🏼😂

[@scottcurrie7589]

Don’t get me wrong I like Patrick, but why invite him it takes too long for you to find something

[@StefDigs]

It's SO tough being the camera person... just look at poor Kurt while Mark is busy digging all of the identifiable coins, lol! I go alone a lot, too, and that makes filming way easier. When Patrick's there, I just try and enjoy myself!

[@Ronbo410]

First one to watch!!!

[@StefDigs]

Woohoo! Hope you're enjoying!