@@priscillaross-fox9407 I also had ancestors from Vermont. From what I found from some ancestry websites, I'm of 100% Irish blood. My mother's 4 grandparents came from Ireland Her dad was from the O'Grady family were from Vermont but he dropped the 'O' of his last name . My dad's 4 grandparents came from Ireland and made it to NE Ohio. Where I've been since 1957 but born in Manhattan in 1954.
@@priscillaross-fox9407 I'm not really a wizard, my TH-cam name is the first one I could find that wasn't used. My nickname is 'wizard' as I'm self-taught in many things that came in handy over my life. Anyway, my last name is McCluskey and I found the name McCluskey in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic Mac Bhloscaidh Sept who in turn were a branch of the larger O'Cathain Sept. I still have some relatives in Cleveland but I'm the last one standing in the family of four I grew up in. I lost my parents in 1990 and 1991, and my little sister died at age 56 on Dec. 28th, 2017 from Neimann-Picks disease a genetic curse passed down only from mother to daughter on our maternal side, similar to, but worse than Alzheimer's. She only had two sons so this ended with her. You are right about researching your ancestry. I'm finding things about my ancestors I never knew before and enjoy doing so.
I am 64 and not really in good health. I wished I would had seen videos like this maybe 30 years ago. Being passionate about US history this would had been something I would had been a taking up since I live in the Battle of North Point area 9-1814 and its all part of the Battle of Fort McHenry. I know my one son would had helped me since he likes history too. I just discovered you last week and is fascinated about the stuff you find and not only the coins. I am truly hopping you are doing this for the passion of what you are finding and not for profit. Keep posting this videos. I will be doing this through your eyes. Thank you for posting these video and keep up the good work.
Digging in the woods is no easy feat, I found. It's a web of fine roots. I'm 64 as well, though not in ill health, and my back can't take that much digging. But I've found a few interesting things. The New England forests are full of old foundations that I'd love to explore.
Brad, First off I want to say I am, constantly Impressed with your metal detecting ability, as well as video quality and editing. Other detectorists could learn a thing or two from you. You make it a real pleasure to watch your videos. Not having to close my eyes periodically because of fast camera movement, is a real plus. :) Thank You. Screamin' finds! They brought back to life my Grandfather's stories once again, having been a blacksmith, Chief Cook and skilled musical entertainer, as well as a miner.
You know you’ve survived the week and made it to Friday when you see there’s a new GMMD video. Great finds! Just because there’s been other metal detectors there doesn’t mean they were competent or thorough. Thank you for taking us along for the hunt!
I personally think I watch your videos for the videography, music and history. Not huge on metal detecting, but you make it very enjoyable to watch. In all the natural areas you go I would be too distracted by wildflowers, trees, insects, etc. To me you have treasure all around you. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.
Another fantastic video as usual. I have just been lucky enough to detect a beautiful silver 830AD penny from the Saxon era here in the UK. Keep up the good work buddy
How exciting your find must have been! Something so old, just hanging around. waiting for someone to find it. Some of those old coins are very intricately done up and nice to look at. I hope this will not be your best find.....but, just the beginning of more to come. =)
Brad - When you found the well my first thought was "Where's Eddie?". If he'd been there you could have lowered him down to explore. That's what friends are for. 😁
Hi. Discovered your channel 2 months ago.Great videos.Nice 1802 cent.Regards from the island of Cyprus. Here in limassol when people metal detect they find mostly roman and byzantine coins amongst other periods of history.Sometimes medieval and venician.
My husband and I watch your videos and enjoy them very much. We are both 70 and for our 50th Wedding Anniversary this month I bought him a metal detector. We are going searching for history too because of you.
I totally agree with you, BJ N! I have only begun to watch this channel's videos, but so far, I am totally jazzed by what this guy has been finding. I just watched one video, yesterday, when he found a really nice little gold coin. I have yet to find anything even remotely as cool, with my detector, but, that is okay, as it gives me more incentive to look harder for stuff, especially if I try using some of the tips people give, when they find the good stuff. =)
The horse bit you found is half of a full cheek twisted snaffle. You can still buy this style of bit today. The long square piece is what makes it a full cheek and it’s purpose is to keep the bit from sliding through the horses mouth. They are commonly used on horses in harness.
I am thrilled to have found your channel! What beautiful photography, steady camera work and so fun to “ride along” on your journey of discovery! Thank you!
Wife & I enjoy watching your adventures, we use to dabble in metal detecting, but gave it up, we never did the research you do and would just swing in unknown areas, also being surrounded with national parks makes it hard to find areas to detect. Keep them videos coming, we love em.
Hi ,,and a big hello to you from England ,,,this is a great vidio,,,we enjoyed the hunt with you ,,,we found a gold ring dated 1794 this week ,,and a few very early silver coins ,,and a roman coin too all from a huge ploughed field,,,,in Dorsertshire uk ,,,we subsribed ,,,too,,keep up the great work and good luck my freind.
You are rather unique because you are providing us the experience of watching you metal detect in awesome places, equally as impressive is the way that you introduce the viewer to the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. I live in Montreal and drive down 89 & 91 to Northampton Massachusetts several times a year and I find it an awesome beautiful scenic drive in every season. I really truly enjoy your videos and appreciate all the effort you make in filming and editing to bring us a very nice finished product.
I just found your channel and want to compliment you on your production, design and editing. Your efforts make for an immersive experience. Regarding the wind, in Ohio we are extremely careful about windy days in the woods due to our decimated Ash trees. That damn borer! My property looks like a tornado came through it. Luck in your hunting and take care. Subbed! Ben
Exciting video! The sound of wind in trees has always been soothing to me (I grew up in a house with 40-foot tall longneedle pines all around it and used to go to sleep to that sound), but branches crashing down would be waaaaay less soothing. Interesting stuff that you found on this trip; I'd say that the iron peg-like item probably was an awl, and probably multi-purpose; I've seen one at a re-enactment smith's work area that was meant to be heated up to red-hot temperatures and used to burn holes through both thick leather and wooden bits on a cart, particularly during repairs-- it was the rare item in a smithy that was for only one purpose. Loved the old coins, particularly that oldest one; such a wealth of history with it! Safe hiking to you.
The horse bit is one half of a jointed full cheek snaffle, the twisted part is half of the mouth piece, what is missing is like a mirror image of the half that you found. It’s for a strong mouthed horse, more for a riding horse than carriage horse. Lovely find, another wonderful video.
I just discovered your site and am addicted. I think it’s so enjoyable because of the knowledge you have for the materials you search for and find. We as Americans are woefully deficient when it comes to knowledge of our countries’ beginnings. I for one greatly appreciate what you’re doing and how you deliver the goods. Keep up the great and important work!!!!
I've, been watching several different Metaldetectoris videos for a while now and have to say i, truly enjoy your, videos the most! Thank you for sharing! Awesome finds! K.D.K from Mississippi 👍
Brad you rock..always look forward to Friday's to see what exciting things you come up with..I drool over the old coins you find. I want one so bad ! Hard to find those up here in Minnesota.
The very first officially minted US coin was the Half-disme (dime), struck at the newly built Mint in Philadelphia in July 1792. The first officially sanctioned coinage to circulate in the United states was the Spanish Real, or piece of eight. It was recognized as legal currency in the US until 1857. The quint you found was struck before that but it was never an official US coin. It was based on a monetary system that was never adopted. Just a bit of history for you folks. 😊
New sub, thank you for taking us along with you. My health doesn’t allow me to enjoy outdoor adventures anymore. Videos like yours make me feel like I’m back in the woods exploring.
Your introductions with a bit of history really set the story of where you are going. Love that you take time to find the history and natural beauty as part of the adventure of finding treasure.
Our Old House was a stage stop also for the gold mines of Northern calif. We filled our house with 30 old wisky bottles, and many items as they had a old dump on the land. Guessing they drank alot. There was also a big spring so many indians and travelers would stop for water. They left behind grinding stones ect. It is fun to dig up items from the past. Never found coins. Just dug up only the top layers of the pits. I did find a Greek Orthodox cross wondered about that. keep going and posting.
Awesome find of the hand forged bit. It's a broken full cheek twisted snaffle. The twist of the mouth piece is more severe on the bars of a horses mouth than a smooth metal. The full cheek parts assisted in pressure to turn the horses head and also prevent pulling the bit through the mouth using extreme pressure. I love the coins too but my heart is in the relics. Love your videos and knowledgeable and entertaining.
I can't wait to metal detect on others' property. I've only been on my own so far, because I'm shy about/don't know how to ask permission to hunt on someone else's property! I guess I'll get over it...
Give yourself a huge round of applause!!! You gave us yet another beautiful video of a trek through God's country! Added to that, the suspense of a wind advisory, coupled with a bird serenade. You discovered things several earlier hunters missed. That spoon alone was a personal connection with an early American. That coin, though!!! WOW! Can you imagine the importance of that one item? What a collection! I can't neglect mentioning the scenic vignettes, as well. This video is a prime example why I consider yours to be The #1 metal detecting adventure site! Thank you! Happy Hunting!
Hi, that horse bit is actually a full cheek snaffle bit and boy is it old, wow. You were missing another part exactly the same and it made a long bar that would fold in the middle, it was the long bar that went into the horses mouth and the reins would be fitted one side to each ring. What a fabulous hunt, that Nova Constellatio is a really important and very historic find, stunning. Congrats, you did awesome. Thanks for sharing. x
malthus101 - If the item has just been dug out of the ground it will have had rain and ground water running over it since it was left there. Washing it in water or such like is not going to damage it any more but it will remove any lose accretions.
malthus101 - Providing you are gentle with them, do not scrub with a toothbrush or anything else, just plain preferably distilled water, then pat dry with soft tissue or air dry.
Really, guys, do you think these coins are ever going to look top-grade? Better never watch the Quarter-Hoarder videos--you'll lose your mind over how they (mis)treat relics & coins.
Hi. Of all the metal detecting channels out there, I think I enjoy your's the most. You've maintained your simple love of exploring and finding history, while other md channelers have become so enamored with their TH-cam 'stardom' that the videos become more about them than the simple love of finding history. That said, I'm going to be a bit of a noodge today and point out that the first coins issued by the authority of the United States were the Fugio coppers (Franklin cent) in 1787. The Nova Constellatio coins patterns, made in 1783, were the first attempt at standardizing the many different coin values among the states, but never advanced as official coinage. Nonetheless an amazing, if not more rare find!
congratulations! been watching your vids for over a year now but this is my first comment. i find your vids most always entertaining as they are both well narrated and nicely shot tyvm
Wow you did extremely well considering it was detected before. Yeah it's really scary on windy days, please don't take be any chances it's not worth it. I just love your interesting excursions. Full of historical information. Great job Brad
Just found your site. My friend and I were metal detecting an old house foundation next to train tracks that are now a park. The train used to stop there years ago, the small siding is gone. We happened to find some coins from the 1860's including a 1864 2 cent piece. This confused me as the history of the railroad shows 1898 before it came through there. I did some further research and found it to be a stage coach stop for loggers back in the 1860's. I love metal detecting old historic sites. The little village there has no museum or I would have donated it to them as well as other old finds. I live in Northern Michigan and history shows, most modes of transportation to the area was by ship. I never knew there was a stage coach that ran to Northern Michigan back then. By the way. The oldest settlements were in the 1700's mostly fur traders and lumber. During that time, waterways were the only roads.
Let me guess your fighting a battle between the time you spend with your family and your hobby . You still go but your heart is torn and you feel alot better on your way home as you get closer to your real treasure your wife and precious children. Love your videos. Thanks for them and your sacrifice to make them for us all
I only discovered your site a few months ago and I've watched as many videos as I can. I really like your style and share your enthusiasm for History. Thank you ever so much for sharing Vermont's past with us. Who would have thought so much still exists just a few inches underground deep in the mountains. Cheers, Rik Spector
Just want to say you’ve inspired me to do more research and find more wooded, off the beaten trail places where I think I can find stuff and just be away from people. Been spending time in the library and I haven’t been there in probably 20 years. Thank you for inspiring me brother! HH Brad! 12:49
@@ILGuy2012 It's funny how you're not supposed to clean an old coin but yet you bring in a dirty rusted old gun into a collector and they laugh at you.
So a coin sitting in the dirt and mud for hundreds of years is fine but suddenly a toothbrush is going to ruin it? come on, use your head and stop griping about everything.
Fantastic, finally a guy that shows in full metal detecting. It's nice to see you walking around detecting. Great and interesting content to say the least. 💜🇭🇲🧡
I have ran out of videos to watch....have seen every video that you have up. Your videos are calming. We get to see a lot out in nature. I used to hike up to waterfalls, then broke my back in 3 places in a motorcycle crash, so I can't hike anymore...this means that I only see nature when you are metal detecting...when I first started watching your videos I used to freak out by the way you went around not looking for snakes...then you taught us that there are no snakes up there...keep on keeping on please...love the videos.
On the stagecoach stop you found a piece that resembles a punch with a square end , I believe it is an anvil tool that fits in the hardy hole for making holes in hot metal. The hardy hole is a square hole in an anvil that has different attachments that you can put in it for shaping steel but I may be wrong. I love you channel by the way.
Love your show.... I'm going to get my 16 year old son a metal detector for Christmas.... My favorite part of the scenery is the Ferns and the mushrooms.... Y'all Rock.... East Texas, "Behind the Pine Curtain"....God Bless and be safe....
Thanks for the adventure! Yes, that would be a full cheek snaffle bit with twisted mouthpiece. Loved all the finds! Stay safe out there in the mountains.
Wow a Nova Constellatio and an 1802 Large Cent! Very great finds. The Large Cent appeared to be in really good condition despite being in the ground for so long. Should send those off for conservation and maybe grading at PCGS or NGC. Good stuff!
Man I don't blame you for being super cautious in a windy woods. I've been in my tree stand in windy conditions swaying with the tree and at times got so nervous I opted to get in a ground blind on a field edge just to be safe.
Brad, Thank you again for your sharing this video. Just wondering if the stagecoach co. had a name. Who the owners were, maybe a family business. The rest stop was a very nice idea to share with us. Gives us a glimpse into traveling in colonial times, even transportation was difficult. Good job.
Awesome video. You are bringing out the beauty in metal detecting the wooded mountains so well. I had a branch fall about 2 feet from me on a non-windy day. You ever know. A friend said he never goes into the woods without his hard hat on.
I am a new subscriber & watched at least a dozen of your videos in an afternoon. They are very entertaining and educational. Makes the viewer want to go along with you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars from me.
Brad congratulations on the nova constellatio and amazing shape draped bust. I dream of finding such coins. Always enjoy your videos and the adventures you take us on. Thanks for sharing and Hh
I find your videos to be very, very interesting and your knowledge of history adds to the quality. You are on a scale above many and set the bar very high in professionalism of production. Any time one person can make a video that holds the attention like yours do says a lot. I was extremely impressed with the find of the first coin minted under the new U.S. government as I know you were too. Thanks for what you do.
The snaffle bit you found is only half of one. The other half would look identical and would connect in the middle to make the entire snaffle. What you found is a shank snaffle, hence the long flatish piece and the big circle is either a rain loop or hook for reins to be tied or clipped to. Used on plow horses and or riding horses.
People from that time could not even imagined some day somebody would be using machines to find stuff they dropped.
Learn more about the 1700s & 1800s from watching your videos than I did in History class. Keep em coming
I wish I'd paid more attention in class! My ancestor,s in part, came from MA and southern VT.
@@priscillaross-fox9407 I also had ancestors from Vermont. From what I found from some ancestry websites, I'm of 100% Irish blood. My mother's 4 grandparents came from Ireland Her dad was from the O'Grady family were from Vermont but he dropped the 'O' of his last name . My dad's 4 grandparents came from Ireland and made it to NE Ohio. Where I've been since 1957 but born in Manhattan in 1954.
@@awizardalso Searching for ancestors can be fun and rewarding.
@@priscillaross-fox9407 I'm not really a wizard, my TH-cam name is the first one I could find that wasn't used. My nickname is 'wizard' as I'm self-taught in many things that came in handy over my life. Anyway, my last name is McCluskey and I found the name McCluskey in Ireland is derived from the native Gaelic Mac Bhloscaidh Sept who in turn were a branch of the larger O'Cathain Sept. I still have some relatives in Cleveland but I'm the last one standing in the family of four I grew up in. I lost my parents in 1990 and 1991, and my little sister died at age 56 on Dec. 28th, 2017 from Neimann-Picks disease a genetic curse passed down only from mother to daughter on our maternal side, similar to, but worse than Alzheimer's. She only had two sons so this ended with her. You are right about researching your ancestry. I'm finding things about my ancestors I never knew before and enjoy doing so.
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I am 64 and not really in good health. I wished I would had seen videos like this maybe 30 years ago. Being passionate about US history this would had been something I would had been a taking up since I live in the Battle of North Point area 9-1814 and its all part of the Battle of Fort McHenry. I know my one son would had helped me since he likes history too. I just discovered you last week and is fascinated about the stuff you find and not only the coins. I am truly hopping you are doing this for the passion of what you are finding and not for profit. Keep posting this videos. I will be doing this through your eyes. Thank you for posting these video and keep up the good work.
Digging in the woods is no easy feat, I found. It's a web of fine roots. I'm 64 as well, though not in ill health, and my back can't take that much digging. But I've found a few interesting things. The New England forests are full of old foundations that I'd love to explore.
Brad, First off I want to say I am, constantly Impressed with your metal detecting ability, as well as video quality and editing. Other detectorists could learn a thing or two from you. You make it a real pleasure to watch your videos. Not having to close my eyes periodically because of fast camera movement, is a real plus. :) Thank You. Screamin' finds! They brought back to life my Grandfather's stories once again, having been a blacksmith, Chief Cook and skilled musical entertainer, as well as a miner.
You know you’ve survived the week and made it to Friday when you see there’s a new GMMD video.
Great finds! Just because there’s been other metal detectors there doesn’t mean they were competent or thorough. Thank you for taking us along for the hunt!
I personally think I watch your videos for the videography, music and history. Not huge on metal detecting, but you make it very enjoyable to watch. In all the natural areas you go I would be too distracted by wildflowers, trees, insects, etc. To me you have treasure all around you. Stay safe and keep the videos coming.
Don't ever stop taking the time to enjoy your surroundings.... it's a great part of your videos....besides all the treasures, of course.
Thanks again for sharing great material. Greetings from WW2HistoryHunter
Love your WWII channel too.
Another fantastic video as usual. I have just been lucky enough to detect a beautiful silver 830AD penny from the Saxon era here in the UK.
Keep up the good work buddy
How exciting your find must have been! Something so old, just hanging around. waiting for someone to find it. Some of those old coins are very intricately done up and nice to look at. I hope this will not be your best find.....but, just the beginning of more to come. =)
Congratulations 👍
@e james I am still trying
Mac j: Egbert, Aethelwulf or other?
@@RandyLunn aethelsten the 1st
Love the history of our great Nation!!!
It is admirable work you do, finding and preserving our history!
I absolutely enjoy the history lessons. You truly assist my journey back in time, because it always feels like I'm there.
Brad - When you found the well my first thought was "Where's Eddie?". If he'd been there you could have lowered him down to explore. That's what friends are for. 😁
Ross Macintosh 👍🤣
Who was video taping????
Ross, perhaps another time, in better weather, eh? : ) I do hope he returns for another hunt there.
Hi. Discovered your channel 2 months ago.Great videos.Nice 1802 cent.Regards from the island of Cyprus. Here in limassol when people metal detect they find mostly roman and byzantine coins amongst other periods of history.Sometimes medieval and venician.
I'd be swinging around the old well..never know what someone dropped while drawing water.Good find and it looked beautiful.
My husband and I watch your videos and enjoy them very much. We are both 70 and for our 50th Wedding Anniversary this month I bought him a metal detector. We are going searching for history too because of you.
That's so great to hear, best of luck!
This is so wholesome, I wish you guys the best of luck!
I wish you all the luck on your hunt.
Happy anniversary!
Happy Anniversary from England 🇬🇧
Time for magnet fishing in the well.. Great video!!! Great finds!!! 👍👍
Great idea!
Absolutely the best detecting channel on you tube. Keep up the great vids
I totally agree with you, BJ N! I have only begun to watch this channel's videos, but so far, I am totally jazzed by what this guy has been finding. I just watched one video, yesterday, when he found a really nice little gold coin. I have yet to find anything even remotely as cool, with my detector, but, that is okay, as it gives me more incentive to look harder for stuff, especially if I try using some of the tips people give, when they find the good stuff. =)
That's so cool that it was a stagecoach stop. You should go back there ! ( Lloyd from Alberta )
That large cent and Nova Constellatio are pretty awesome.
Amazing
I’ve never even heard of that amazing Nova Contellatio Coin until now !
@ The nova in that condition $3k to $5k
Eye MASON NWO GOVT .
. NOW THEN EYE PYRAMID SATANIC GOVT
The horse bit you found is half of a full cheek twisted snaffle. You can still buy this style of bit today. The long square piece is what makes it a full cheek and it’s purpose is to keep the bit from sliding through the horses mouth. They are commonly used on horses in harness.
I am thrilled to have found your channel! What beautiful photography, steady camera work and so fun to “ride along” on your journey of discovery! Thank you!
"Sometime it's the journey that teaches you about the destination."
---Drake
Wife & I enjoy watching your adventures, we use to dabble in metal detecting, but gave it up, we never did the research you do and would just swing in unknown areas, also being surrounded with national parks makes it hard to find areas to detect. Keep them videos coming, we love em.
Thanks a lot, Neil!
Hi ,,and a big hello to you from England ,,,this is a great vidio,,,we enjoyed the hunt with you ,,,we found a gold ring dated 1794 this week ,,and a few very early silver coins ,,and a roman coin too all from a huge ploughed field,,,,in Dorsertshire uk ,,,we subsribed ,,,too,,keep up the great work and good luck my freind.
You are rather unique because you are providing us the experience of watching you metal detect in awesome places, equally as impressive is the way that you introduce the viewer to the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont. I live in Montreal and drive down 89 & 91 to Northampton Massachusetts several times a year and I find it an awesome beautiful scenic drive in every season. I really truly enjoy your videos and appreciate all the effort you make in filming and editing to bring us a very nice finished product.
I just found your channel and want to compliment you on your production, design and editing. Your efforts make for an immersive experience.
Regarding the wind, in Ohio we are extremely careful about windy days in the woods due to our decimated Ash trees. That damn borer! My property looks like a tornado came through it.
Luck in your hunting and take care. Subbed!
Ben
Exciting video! The sound of wind in trees has always been soothing to me (I grew up in a house with 40-foot tall longneedle pines all around it and used to go to sleep to that sound), but branches crashing down would be waaaaay less soothing. Interesting stuff that you found on this trip; I'd say that the iron peg-like item probably was an awl, and probably multi-purpose; I've seen one at a re-enactment smith's work area that was meant to be heated up to red-hot temperatures and used to burn holes through both thick leather and wooden bits on a cart, particularly during repairs-- it was the rare item in a smithy that was for only one purpose. Loved the old coins, particularly that oldest one; such a wealth of history with it!
Safe hiking to you.
You might wanna hit that spot a few times my friend 👍
My thoughts exactly
Play me a song the Piano Man, a little Elton John !
The iron cone with the square shear is called an anvil drift for forgeing holes in iron
The horse bit is one half of a jointed full cheek snaffle, the twisted part is half of the mouth piece, what is missing is like a mirror image of the half that you found. It’s for a strong mouthed horse, more for a riding horse than carriage horse. Lovely find, another wonderful video.
Great finds Brad - thanks for sharing as always! Onwards and Upwards!
...and, 'digwards!'
inkblot131 - or “downwards” 🎯 ✌🏻🍺
inkblot131 - or “downwards” 🎯 ✌🏻🍺
I just discovered your site and am addicted. I think it’s so enjoyable because of the knowledge you have for the materials you search for and find. We as Americans are woefully deficient when it comes to knowledge of our countries’ beginnings. I for one greatly appreciate what you’re doing and how you deliver the goods. Keep up the great and important work!!!!
Glad to hear it Darren, thanks for watching!
That looks more like a King William III 1696 to 1701. Congrats on your NOVA...
Malyman24, I must 100% agree with you, now that I've had a good look and did a search. : )
I've, been watching several different Metaldetectoris videos for a while now and have to say i, truly enjoy your, videos the most! Thank you for sharing! Awesome finds! K.D.K from Mississippi 👍
You've got to, got to Detect the bottom of that well...
Not only do I love watching your videos, but I love how you portray nature in your videos. Some of the pictures you take or absolutely beautiful.
Please go back and magnet fish in that well! That would be awesome
Brad you rock..always look forward to Friday's to see what exciting things you come up with..I drool over the old coins you find. I want one so bad ! Hard to find those up here in Minnesota.
The very first officially minted US coin was the Half-disme (dime), struck at the newly built Mint in Philadelphia in July 1792.
The first officially sanctioned coinage to circulate in the United states was the Spanish Real, or piece of eight. It was recognized as legal currency in the US until 1857.
The quint you found was struck before that but it was never an official US coin. It was based on a monetary system that was never adopted.
Just a bit of history for you folks. 😊
Thank you for keeping American history alive. I really enjoy your music and photography-video.
He is so brave to walk in woods with a high wind warning and the sun shineing and the birds singing.
Why do I see people rubbing the coins with dirt on them? Bring a spray bottle and use that to get the dirt off, rubbing it just scratches it.
Jason M Boatright - and rubbing it scratches it and scratching it destroys the value of the coin
If they are copper it’s not a big problem, silver and gold you wanna use a spray bottle.
Thanks for braving the wind to find all those lovely things🤗👍 thanks from Scotland 🙏
Your cinematography continues to amaze me. You truly have a gift.
Awesome coins! Congrats! Did you get to keep them or do you offer them to the landowner?
Mike from Buffalo New York
New sub, thank you for taking us along with you. My health doesn’t allow me to enjoy outdoor adventures anymore. Videos like yours make me feel like I’m back in the woods exploring.
Blown away again. What a fruitful spot. I love to think who dropped that constellano
Mary Sterck - Haha....Blown away....good one 😂
Daniel Boone?
Your introductions with a bit of history really set the story of where you are going. Love that you take time to find the history and natural beauty as part of the adventure of finding treasure.
Glad to hear you enjoy it, Cindy!
Feels a 2mph breeze.. i need to get out of here. Chill
Our Old House was a stage stop also for the gold mines of Northern calif. We filled our house with 30 old wisky bottles, and many items as they had a old dump on the land. Guessing they drank alot. There was also a big spring so many indians and travelers would stop for water. They left behind grinding stones ect. It is fun to dig up items from the past. Never found coins. Just dug up only the top layers of the pits. I did find a Greek Orthodox cross wondered about that. keep going and posting.
Awesome find of the hand forged bit. It's a broken full cheek twisted snaffle. The twist of the mouth piece is more severe on the bars of a horses mouth than a smooth metal. The full cheek parts assisted in pressure to turn the horses head and also prevent pulling the bit through the mouth using extreme pressure. I love the coins too but my heart is in the relics. Love your videos and knowledgeable and entertaining.
Twisted snaffles are bloody awful!
would be interesting to dig out the old stagecoach outhouse
Definitely a place to head back to soon. That’s incredible to pull so many great coins and relics out of the woods! Great watch for sure
I can't wait to metal detect on others' property. I've only been on my own so far, because I'm shy about/don't know how to ask permission to hunt on someone else's property! I guess I'll get over it...
Just tell the people your looking for land mines .Just stay in the house.Unless you hear a boom.
@@kenclaar1712 lmao!🤣😂So stealing this..lol!
Thanks for taking us on a very interesting hunt !!! Always enjoy your activity in the outdoors and your treasures that you find .
A fellow Vermonter.
So stinkn' excited!! A new ONE!! HAVE A GREAT DAY!
Give yourself a huge round of applause!!! You gave us yet another beautiful video of a trek through God's country! Added to that, the suspense of a wind advisory, coupled with a bird serenade. You discovered things several earlier hunters missed. That spoon alone was a personal connection with an early American. That coin, though!!! WOW! Can you imagine the importance of that one item?
What a collection!
I can't neglect mentioning the scenic vignettes, as well.
This video is a prime example why I consider yours to be The #1 metal detecting adventure site!
Thank you! Happy Hunting!
Thanks so much, Jerry!
Hi, that horse bit is actually a full cheek snaffle bit and boy is it old, wow. You were missing another part exactly the same and it made a long bar that would fold in the middle, it was the long bar that went into the horses mouth and the reins would be fitted one side to each ring. What a fabulous hunt, that Nova Constellatio is a really important and very historic find, stunning. Congrats, you did awesome. Thanks for sharing. x
Hi, don't you take the coins home and wash them under water to reveal what they are?
malthus101 - If the item has just been dug out of the ground it will have had rain and ground water running over it since it was left there. Washing it in water or such like is not going to damage it any more but it will remove any lose accretions.
@@pauc9596 right - so it's ok to do that?
malthus101 - Providing you are gentle with them, do not scrub with a toothbrush or anything else, just plain preferably distilled water, then pat dry with soft tissue or air dry.
@@pauc9596 nice. Cool hobby!
Outstanding video, music, editing, just wonderful to watch and enjoy.
Congrats on the Nova! Thanks for the adventure.
I really hate to see someone dry rubbing an old coin like that.
Take the time to clean it properly!
I was thinking that maybe that would, in fact, damage it ⁉️🤡
Really, guys, do you think these coins are ever going to look top-grade? Better never watch the Quarter-Hoarder videos--you'll lose your mind over how they (mis)treat relics & coins.
Hi. Of all the metal detecting channels out there, I think I enjoy your's the most. You've maintained your simple love of exploring and finding history, while other md channelers have become so enamored with their TH-cam 'stardom' that the videos become more about them than the simple love of finding history. That said, I'm going to be a bit of a noodge today and point out that the first coins issued by the authority of the United States were the Fugio coppers (Franklin cent) in 1787. The Nova Constellatio coins patterns, made in 1783, were the first attempt at standardizing the many different coin values among the states, but never advanced as official coinage. Nonetheless an amazing, if not more rare find!
congratulations! been watching your vids for over a year now but this is my first comment. i find your vids most always entertaining as they are both well narrated and nicely shot tyvm
Thanks so much!
Exciting. Nice work! Enjoyed your commentary very much. Thank you.
Great history time capsule thanks for sharing the finds on the journey
VERY Cool finds. Love the 1802 large cent. WOW
Wow you did extremely well considering it was detected before. Yeah it's really scary on windy days, please don't take be any chances it's not worth it.
I just love your interesting excursions. Full of historical information. Great job Brad
Just found your site. My friend and I were metal detecting an old house foundation next to train tracks that are now a park. The train used to stop there years ago, the small siding is gone. We happened to find some coins from the 1860's including a 1864 2 cent piece. This confused me as the history of the railroad shows 1898 before it came through there. I did some further research and found it to be a stage coach stop for loggers back in the 1860's. I love metal detecting old historic sites. The little village there has no museum or I would have donated it to them as well as other old finds. I live in Northern Michigan and history shows, most modes of transportation to the area was by ship. I never knew there was a stage coach that ran to Northern Michigan back then. By the way. The oldest settlements were in the 1700's mostly fur traders and lumber. During that time, waterways were the only roads.
Let me guess your fighting a battle between the time you spend with your family and your hobby . You still go but your heart is torn and you feel alot better on your way home as you get closer to your real treasure your wife and precious children. Love your videos. Thanks for them and your sacrifice to make them for us all
OTHERS HAVE METAL DETECTED HERE BEFORE. What does it mean ....not much when you found as much as you did in this video! Great video!
Just my opinion but GMMD is the best md video channel on yt. Awesome finds as usual. Congrats on that nova constellatio.
Thanks so much!
That was a really cool find until you started rubbing it, that kinda ruins the coin man, just being a spray bottle
Timothy Cook: Use a Water spray bottle for silver and gold but only a soft toothbrush for copper coins.
I only discovered your site a few months ago and I've watched as many videos as I can.
I really like your style and share your enthusiasm for History.
Thank you ever so much for sharing Vermont's past with us.
Who would have thought so much still exists just a few inches underground deep in the mountains.
Cheers,
Rik Spector
Glad to hear you're enjoying them, Rik!
Just want to say you’ve inspired me to do more research and find more wooded, off the beaten trail places where I think I can find stuff and just be away from people. Been spending time in the library and I haven’t been there in probably 20 years. Thank you for inspiring me brother! HH Brad! 12:49
By using a tooth brush to clean the coin, you have just destroyed its value, not very good Sherlock Holmes
So tell us the proper way to clean dirt off an old coin.
@@ILGuy2012 It's funny how you're not supposed to clean an old coin but yet you bring in a dirty rusted old gun into a collector and they laugh at you.
ILGuy2012 - Yes.....dont clean them unless you are an expect.
So a coin sitting in the dirt and mud for hundreds of years is fine but suddenly a toothbrush is going to ruin it? come on, use your head and stop griping about everything.
Have watched nearly all your videos! Please keep them coming - I love them!! Thx much :)
Thanks Brad Very cool finds
That draped bust is beautiful!
Can't say enough about how awesome your videos are. Thank you for sharing. A fan in Virginia.
Absolutely gorgeous draped bust! Lots of nice finds and as usual, great video. :)
Oh wow! Lucky guy! Cool beans! Buttons tack and other goodies are cool as well! Congrats! Have a diggin good weekend!!😊😊
Fantastic, finally a guy that shows in full metal detecting.
It's nice to see you walking around detecting.
Great and interesting content to say the least.
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Thanks for watching, James!
Awesome job. Thank you for sharing. Happy Hunting.
I have ran out of videos to watch....have seen every video that you have up. Your videos are calming. We get to see a lot out in nature. I used to hike up to waterfalls, then broke my back in 3 places in a motorcycle crash, so I can't hike anymore...this means that I only see nature when you are metal detecting...when I first started watching your videos I used to freak out by the way you went around not looking for snakes...then you taught us that there are no snakes up there...keep on keeping on please...love the videos.
On the stagecoach stop you found a piece that resembles a punch with a square end , I believe it is an anvil tool that fits in the hardy hole for making holes in hot metal. The hardy hole is a square hole in an anvil that has different attachments that you can put in it for shaping steel but I may be wrong. I love you channel by the way.
Your videos are in my top 5 to watch. The scenery is so beautiful and your area has some history. I truly enjoy each one
Thanks Kathy!
I do enjoy your mixture of history and discovery. Plus your appreciation of nature. Keep up the good work.
Love your show.... I'm going to get my 16 year old son a metal detector for Christmas.... My favorite part of the scenery is the Ferns and the mushrooms.... Y'all Rock.... East Texas, "Behind the Pine Curtain"....God Bless and be safe....
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the adventure! Yes, that would be a full cheek snaffle bit with twisted mouthpiece. Loved all the finds! Stay safe out there in the mountains.
Wow a Nova Constellatio and an 1802 Large Cent! Very great finds. The Large Cent appeared to be in really good condition despite being in the ground for so long. Should send those off for conservation and maybe grading at PCGS or NGC. Good stuff!
Down right Awesome Brad !! Keep them coming sir !
Great find Brad!……. I’m sure I would have fainted!!!!!👀😏
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Man I don't blame you for being super cautious in a windy woods. I've been in my tree stand in windy conditions swaying with the tree and at times got so nervous I opted to get in a ground blind on a field edge just to be safe.
Brad, Thank you again for your sharing this video. Just wondering if the stagecoach co. had a name. Who the owners were, maybe a family business. The rest stop was a very nice idea to share with us. Gives us a glimpse into traveling in colonial times, even transportation was difficult. Good job.
Awesome video. You are bringing out the beauty in metal detecting the wooded mountains so well. I had a branch fall about 2 feet from me on a non-windy day. You ever know. A friend said he never goes into the woods without his hard hat on.
We went in our 4x4 along an old highway. It went up through the mountains to avoid the numerous deep creeks which are bridged on the modern road.
I am a new subscriber & watched at least a dozen of your videos in an afternoon. They are very entertaining and educational. Makes the viewer want to go along with you. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5 stars from me.
Brad congratulations on the nova constellatio and amazing shape draped bust. I dream of finding such coins. Always enjoy your videos and the adventures you take us on. Thanks for sharing and Hh
I find your videos to be very, very interesting and your knowledge of history adds to the quality. You are on a scale above many and set the bar very high in professionalism of production. Any time one person can make a video that holds the attention like yours do says a lot. I was extremely impressed with the find of the first coin minted under the new U.S. government as I know you were too. Thanks for what you do.
Thanks so much, Terry!
Good finds. Especially the coins.
thanks for the excitement ,love the well and the tree,s swaying ,mother nature is amazing, till next time take care
The snaffle bit you found is only half of one. The other half would look identical and would connect in the middle to make the entire snaffle. What you found is a shank snaffle, hence the long flatish piece and the big circle is either a rain loop or hook for reins to be tied or clipped to. Used on plow horses and or riding horses.