The story of the Portneuf Gold starts on the other side of the state in 1865, just two years after Idaho became a territory, and mining drove the economy.
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Minelab iPhone App download now available
New Treasure Tracking app for metal detecting enthusiasts. This amazing new iPhone app contains everything you need to capture the moment of your memorable finds. Relive the excitement when you log the GPS coordinates, include personal notes and store your favourite detecting discoveries.
Full Story »October 2011 Club Hunt Slideshow
It was a nice warm fall day. Below are some of the images from the hunt. Slideshow Hover over any image in the slideshow for the information bar, you can forward through the images or toggle a full screen view. Thumbnail View Click any image for larger view, right click the image to copy or save [...]
Full Story »Treasure trove discovered at former Civil War prison site
American archaeologists are still discovering unusual, , artifacts at the remains of Camp Lawton, an obscure Confederate prison camp discovered recently in southeast Georgia.
Full Story »May 2011 Club Hunt Slideshow
It was a cold blustery day but I think everyone enjoyed themselves. Below are some of the images from the hunt. Slideshow Hover over any image in the slideshow for the information bar, you can forward through the images or toggle a full screen view. Thumbnail View Click any image for larger view, right click the image [...]
Full Story »Orvin Farmer Jr. ESS-C5CB81 FIGURINE
Late Iron Age or Early Roman cast copper alloy figurine in the form of a standing boar. It is a fairly realistic rendering of a razor-backed boar.
Full Story »Rare coin is highlight of years of searching
On the list of most desirable finds with a metal detector for a relic hunter are Civil War belt buckles, rare buttons, weapons, silver and gold coins.
Full Story »Metal Detecting on the Beach – Coins Galore
Handfulls of coins, an 18ct gold ring and a georgian medallion are dug on a UK beach in almost perfect search conditions. See just how easily the targets are located and recovered.
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