The ‘HOLY GRAIL’ of Metal Detecting Was Just Found in a Vermont Field

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  • Опубликовано: 21 ноя 2024

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  • @deloreslowndes762
    @deloreslowndes762 8 месяцев назад +227

    The sliding bar indicator is great.

    • @The_Bookman
      @The_Bookman 8 месяцев назад +5

      Came here to say this! It's very nifty!

    • @JD-fn7qf
      @JD-fn7qf 8 месяцев назад +2

      I like the sliding bar indicator too!

    • @flthunderdigginwrob3162
      @flthunderdigginwrob3162 8 месяцев назад +1

      I agree delores!

  • @deborahgrimes7172
    @deborahgrimes7172 7 месяцев назад +17

    Betty Grimes here. I'm 81 and I have watched your show from the beginning. Enjoy your searches and discovery.

    • @Mrowl111
      @Mrowl111 7 месяцев назад +1

      Congratulations

    • @y.o.2478
      @y.o.2478 2 месяца назад

      Rick Grimes here, CAARRRLLLLLL

  • @ChristopherEgan-lq1se
    @ChristopherEgan-lq1se 8 месяцев назад +95

    Congratulations to Vern on his beginner’s luck! What a find! 👍🏼

    • @1nvisible1
      @1nvisible1 7 месяцев назад +1

      *My man, Dread Pirate Vern!*

  • @robinsmith5442
    @robinsmith5442 8 месяцев назад +120

    I love the little bar you put on top of the screen that shows what metal you're finding!

    • @virginiahardy9213
      @virginiahardy9213 8 месяцев назад +6

      that bar is cool! Makes it extra exciting!

    • @giaatta9303
      @giaatta9303 8 месяцев назад

      Yes it is amazing. WOW wow wow

    • @donc9751
      @donc9751 7 месяцев назад

      Yes I really like that bar across the top too!!! Very nice touch!

  • @gilbertcouillard6313
    @gilbertcouillard6313 Месяц назад +1

    Wow! a 1793 8 REALES with NO chop marks...NO holes...NO damage of any kind!GREAT FIND! My only advice to you would be...if you don't want to scratch any silver coins always carry a microfiber rag AFTER you remove the dirt with water or alcohol and use either a cotton swab or a non aggressive brush. I live in Vermont and have done metal detecting for decades but NEVER found anything like that! I did find a 1784 2 reales coin years ago but that was just across the Connecticut river in Piermont New Hampshire. GREAT VIDEO!

  • @WizzardofOdds
    @WizzardofOdds 8 месяцев назад +62

    That 8 Reales is where the term pieces of eight came from as it was commonly divided into 8 pieces, also leading to the term 2 bits for 1 quarter of the dollar. Fantastic find. Very well worth the watch.

    • @marcusaurelius2770
      @marcusaurelius2770 8 месяцев назад +4

      Interesting, thanks

    • @davidkohler7454
      @davidkohler7454 8 месяцев назад +3

      I always thought that pieces of eight coins were Spanish coins made of Gold. This coin was a silver dollar made here in the US. You might want to Google it for more info.

    • @WizzardofOdds
      @WizzardofOdds 8 месяцев назад +7

      @@davidkohler7454 That is the difference between fact and fiction. In pirate novels this may have been the case, but in reality before America was allowed to mint money, they used Spanish silver dollars which were divided into quarters, halves and eighths.

    • @markbranstner7670
      @markbranstner7670 7 месяцев назад

      @@WizzardofOdds And they certainly weren't made in the US.

    • @elbruces
      @elbruces 7 месяцев назад +3

      This is also why a "bit" was used as the name for computer 0/1's, because that was 1/8 of a register. That is, each memory address contained 8 of them to create a number from 0 to 255. They were named after the "bits" which were 1/8 of a coin.

  • @DennisYackel
    @DennisYackel 8 месяцев назад +19

    i can not wait for your next adventure i am 75 years old and your excitement excites me keep finding treasures

  • @ronyoung3699
    @ronyoung3699 8 месяцев назад +30

    Coffee and GMMD on Friday morning no better way to get started. Congrats to Vern for a beautiful coin and definitely a bucket list that is definitely a great memory to cherish. Brad, some great old copper. Great day of hunting, guys. Thanks for showing and sharing.

  • @toddrodgers5108
    @toddrodgers5108 24 дня назад

    What a beautiful coin . O my good stuff. Blessings

  • @MonStarNZ
    @MonStarNZ 8 месяцев назад +19

    I love how well the silver coins survive in the ground. 230years old and beautiful! Finding those coins must be such a wicked feeling.

    • @factorybear5264
      @factorybear5264 7 месяцев назад +1

      Yup. Almost too well. Without a spot of any Vermont patina. Squeaky clean in fact. Almost like it was lost ten minutes ago.

    • @GMMD
      @GMMD  7 месяцев назад

      Almost

    • @bennym1956
      @bennym1956 7 месяцев назад

      @@factorybear5264 Very suspect...

    • @chofesh99
      @chofesh99 5 месяцев назад

      Patina on silver? You mean copper?

    • @feelinghealingfrequences7179
      @feelinghealingfrequences7179 2 месяца назад

      Silver and gold do not decay in the ground

  • @clarkabrpi3428
    @clarkabrpi3428 8 месяцев назад +15

    I'm at home recovering from an operation. It is very comforting to hear your music and be able to watch your adventures. Keep up the good work.

    • @JimofTheLionKings
      @JimofTheLionKings 7 месяцев назад

      @clarkabrpi3428, Being conscious that I was still breathing air was very comforting when I woke up. I hope you're feeling better.

  • @vicHolleman
    @vicHolleman 8 месяцев назад +5

    Incredible find! Wow

  • @rustytable
    @rustytable 8 месяцев назад +8

    The new graphics are great!!! Love your channel and the original music!! Thanks!

  • @woodybogg
    @woodybogg 8 месяцев назад +7

    Congrats to Vern What a Beautiful find!

  • @kirkfeatherstone6944
    @kirkfeatherstone6944 7 месяцев назад +2

    Awesome find, my best was in Georgia in 2012, I found an 1854D, one dollar gold coin, less than 2 miles from where it was minted in Dahlonega Georgia in Near mint condition

    • @rudigginit
      @rudigginit 6 месяцев назад +1

      Well done on your gold find 👍

  • @jimcloake
    @jimcloake 8 месяцев назад +12

    WOW sweet find got my 8 on the beach a few years back 1794 congrats Vern

    • @Darth_Conans
      @Darth_Conans 7 месяцев назад

      1794 is quite a few years back, as a matter of fact.

  • @sylviajones4907
    @sylviajones4907 8 месяцев назад +5

    Oh, and it was so beautiful!!
    Congratulations, Vern!

  • @southboundeightyone4958
    @southboundeightyone4958 8 месяцев назад +8

    What an amazing find!! The soil there must be special as well, the coin is barely tarnished!!

    • @Auxius.
      @Auxius. 8 месяцев назад +4

      I'm no expert on the matter, but I think silver coins are almost pure silver, so they don't or barely tarnish. I think these type of coins only wear from usage.

    • @Garden366
      @Garden366 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@Auxius. You’re right. According to The Scottish Detectorist silver finds of any kind come out of the ground just about the same shape as they were when they first went in, due to exactly what you said. Silver and gold do not decay in the ground.

  • @bethcorey6022
    @bethcorey6022 8 месяцев назад +10

    Friday Morning coffee with Brad and friend ❤

  • @granddad-mv5ef
    @granddad-mv5ef 8 месяцев назад +13

    What a site! Vern, I wish you luck just like this every time you hunt. Great upload, Brad!

  • @Jay-kk2rd
    @Jay-kk2rd 8 месяцев назад +8

    Modern coins in gravel can sometimes mean snow was once dumped there. As always, great video Brad.

  • @RCBuildaholic001
    @RCBuildaholic001 8 месяцев назад +6

    AMAZING find! Gave me chills because that’s a true bucket lister for any of us detectorists!

  • @janetgrahamtheberge4772
    @janetgrahamtheberge4772 8 месяцев назад +2

    WOW!! I LOVE the sliding bar at the top of my screen!!!

  • @loripretti843
    @loripretti843 8 месяцев назад +4

    Wow!!! Congratulations on the 8 real!!! Very nice finds!!! I can't wait for you to go back!!!! God Bless Us All!!!

  • @markd3250
    @markd3250 8 месяцев назад +9

    Not only did he find an 8 Reale, it's in beautiful shape! What a find. It was exciting to watch on video, I can imagine what it was like live there in the field. No matter what, you never know what you're going to find when you go out.

  • @BettyH-p8u
    @BettyH-p8u 2 месяца назад

    What ever you find is “treasure “ love your show❤ !🙀👵🏻😱🖖🏼👽🐲🐈🐅🐆🐈‍⬛ MEOOW !

  • @jaykehoe9793
    @jaykehoe9793 8 месяцев назад +2

    I like your new addition of the metal detector meter on the screen top . Great idea. Very cool 😎

  • @loregordon1778
    @loregordon1778 8 месяцев назад +5

    I still cannot get over the 8 reale- Holy Cow, what a find!!!

  • @MikeNienow-qr6xt
    @MikeNienow-qr6xt 8 месяцев назад +15

    As a Vermonter I love seeing these guys all jacked up on joy

  • @davemi00
    @davemi00 3 месяца назад

    Luv the Bar Indicator & the ‘’sparks’’ given off over the Detector ‘Hits’. 😄

  • @Kevin15301
    @Kevin15301 8 месяцев назад +3

    That little bar you added at the top showing the tone was a great addition. Nice idea and execution.

  • @gil7026
    @gil7026 8 месяцев назад +6

    I’m so envious of your location. I have seen many of your videos where you found relics and coins dating back before America began.
    The best I can find in Wyoming will date back to the 1850s.
    Love your programs, I look forward each week to watch your adventures.

    • @VeniceLancaster
      @VeniceLancaster 8 месяцев назад

      What area of Wyoming are you in? I'm in Lincoln County. Very little to find here.

    • @steveclark4291
      @steveclark4291 8 месяцев назад

      Same thing here in Kansas ! I got into collecting old coins from finding a 1877 Seated Liberty Dime on my great grandfather's homestead here in Kansas ! Back when I was very young !

  • @Clintreid75
    @Clintreid75 8 месяцев назад +9

    I love Fridays for this reason 👌👍🍻

  • @DavidBall-v5i
    @DavidBall-v5i 8 месяцев назад +10

    Holy guacamole Batman!!! Wow! A eight reale!!! Glad the camera was rolling on this find for all the world to see!!! Thank You Jesus!!!! Great content as always!!!😊❤

  • @BirdDogg
    @BirdDogg 7 месяцев назад +2

    Nice find, i’ve only found one myself. More of an iron/artillery guy myself these days but Spanish silver is always a nice surprise, keep atter it.

  • @jaimeguerrero2305
    @jaimeguerrero2305 Месяц назад

    Dude I love the way you’re so happy when someone else gets to big one. It shows your love for the hobby.

  • @mk1fourwinds62
    @mk1fourwinds62 2 месяца назад

    You make me dream of buried treasure. I live in our ancestral home, built here in VT sometime between 1791 and 1810. I have a Large Cent. Finding an 8 Reale! I have coins my family saved down through the years. I think Vermonters always made sure they had their butts covered for a rainy day. That’s what I was taught, growing up on the farm. I love the history! I wonder about that keyhole marked “8”. I know modern keys often carry the number of the lock they fit into. Love your videos! I love our history.

  • @The_Bookman
    @The_Bookman 6 месяцев назад +2

    Magic, as always. Love the bar too btw. :)

  • @GregBradshaw-uz3ff
    @GregBradshaw-uz3ff 8 месяцев назад +4

    Liking the new graphics

  • @HalsPals
    @HalsPals 8 месяцев назад +6

    Confidence in the coinage was as important as the intrinsic value of the coin, that is why many countries would replicate the effigies of Roman coinage.

  • @Janice1960Coley
    @Janice1960Coley 8 месяцев назад +2

    I always wondered about the “ dead as a door nail” saying! Thanks for sharing!

  • @ronsdigginthemidwest5502
    @ronsdigginthemidwest5502 8 месяцев назад

    Oh My Vern! Brad you are a legend and you absolutely rock! What a gift you give back! Congratulations to you both!

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 8 месяцев назад

    Thank you Brad and Vern for the adventure and seeing some nice finds especially the 8 Reale ! Congratulations Vern for a very Awesome find !

  • @jadefurman2840
    @jadefurman2840 8 месяцев назад

    I find a bit of jewelry from the late 1800/early 1900s. It always amazes me how small people were in that time period. Excellent work; awesome hunt! Thank you for taking us along

  • @dominickraimo2411
    @dominickraimo2411 2 месяца назад

    The 8 Reale is awesome! Awesome detecting.

  • @PecanRanch
    @PecanRanch 8 месяцев назад +4

    My precious 🎉

  • @baystateplugflipper7061
    @baystateplugflipper7061 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, great work guys!!!!!

  • @brian56
    @brian56 8 месяцев назад +1

    In beautiful condition! Nice job,Vern!

  • @steveclark4291
    @steveclark4291 8 месяцев назад +2

    Brad could that key hole with the 8's on it being a guest room at the tavern ?!

  • @MarcRichmond-op9ed
    @MarcRichmond-op9ed 29 дней назад

    What a great day!

  • @paulah317
    @paulah317 8 месяцев назад +5

    The sliding bar made the light bulb in my head go off! Finally I understand what the beeps and levels mean! Lol!

  • @judyherman1249
    @judyherman1249 8 месяцев назад

    I really like how you are now including the metal slide bar at the top of the screen. Also, a huge Congratulations to Vern on that beautiful 8 real.

  • @mariewhyte6470
    @mariewhyte6470 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love the new slide bar and visual indicators when you are on target! Wonderful how you continue to educate us all as you uncover the history that surrounds us! Love your videos, excited with anticipation for every Friday edition.

  • @kennysherrill6542
    @kennysherrill6542 8 месяцев назад

    Wow!!! How cool was that, Brad you were very lucky just to be there when found. 👍❤️🇺🇸

  • @nathanallen6411
    @nathanallen6411 6 месяцев назад +1

    Love your new intro song! What an amazing find

  • @JanineYoung-f6c
    @JanineYoung-f6c 8 месяцев назад

    ✨What an exciting day! Wow ! That is a large coin✨. I’m always looking forward to the next metal detecting Friday adventure. ✨

  • @jaysonstinson9458
    @jaysonstinson9458 8 месяцев назад

    stunning find. one of the best coins i've ever seen dug in a metal detecting video and i've watched hundreds and hundreds. it's in such good condition, tons of detail!

  • @gypsyjustgypsy
    @gypsyjustgypsy 8 месяцев назад

    Vern, congrats! Thanks for letting Brad take us along, what an amazing find. Wow!

  • @kimetherington2252
    @kimetherington2252 8 месяцев назад

    Congrats, Vern, on your 8 reales! Great day hunting for old treasures! Coppers and a big key escutcheon! I couldn't complain! Keep on digging, Brad. Catch you on the next. ✌️ 😊

  • @johnwrinkle3443
    @johnwrinkle3443 8 месяцев назад +1

    I like the bar at the top of the page, WOW it is beautiful, wonder what it was worth as far as in what it could have bought at the time......

  • @stevenstark9017
    @stevenstark9017 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome hunt you both had. Congratulations to Vern on finding your first Spanish silver and also those cool relics. Brad I always enjoy watching your videos.

  • @davidgonzales8148
    @davidgonzales8148 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations to both of you
    Awesome finds especially the 8 real
    Congrats Vern

  • @adamjl121
    @adamjl121 8 месяцев назад

    Love Vern, what an amazing episode! Congratulations guys!

  • @butterboy5621
    @butterboy5621 7 месяцев назад

    That is absolutely incredible. Epic. Legendary.

  • @SteeleHand
    @SteeleHand 7 месяцев назад +1

    I'm diggin the graphic overlays. Very 😎

  • @trishharrison3618
    @trishharrison3618 8 месяцев назад +1

    Love your videos they are so awesome, great job Vern, great job Brad, lots of love from West Virginia ❤️🙂

  • @dannyl2598
    @dannyl2598 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations Vern!
    Awesome find.

  • @sophiastein3150
    @sophiastein3150 6 месяцев назад

    I, along with Ed truly enjoyed this episode.?. We’ve enjoyed your podcast’s. You’re not kidding the Holy Grail… super amazing the 18TH Century etc. keep em coming
    See you in Vermont, next time!

  • @bennym1956
    @bennym1956 7 месяцев назад +1

    Great finds, you can tell when coins have been in the ground for years or newly planted for discovery. Which one stands out like a sore thumb 14:25. ??

  • @granvillewooster7673
    @granvillewooster7673 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations awesome hunt thank you so very much for sharing hope you have a wonderful weekend 👍👍❤️

  • @HeatherGraff-jc4pk
    @HeatherGraff-jc4pk 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations on the incredible find!! 👏🏼 It’s just amazing to me how much history this land holds!

  • @glorfendell2967
    @glorfendell2967 8 месяцев назад

    Love the new overlay! Thanks Brad.

  • @jeffbarnes5754
    @jeffbarnes5754 8 месяцев назад +1

    Awesome hunt gentlemen.

  • @flthunderdigginwrob3162
    @flthunderdigginwrob3162 8 месяцев назад

    Congrats to Vern. Absolutely a HOLY GRAIL for metal detecting. Even better it was done LIVE!!!!!
    ATB
    FlThunder Rob

  • @jasonjenson3174
    @jasonjenson3174 8 месяцев назад +1

    Unreal find fellas

  • @scottpayton1352
    @scottpayton1352 8 месяцев назад

    So awesome! Congratulations on the "8". Yes the slide bar is cool

  • @richardlusk1715
    @richardlusk1715 8 месяцев назад

    Great job guys..I bet ol Vern is a Character..safe travels guys God Bless

  • @FireFighterDetecting
    @FireFighterDetecting 7 месяцев назад

    Amazing day for you both. Great finds all around.

  • @sjohnson1776
    @sjohnson1776 8 месяцев назад

    Gorgeous 8 Reale! I've been fortunate to find two half reales dated in the 1700's. They were about a foot apart in the ground. Awesome find Vern!

  • @Laura-Kitty
    @Laura-Kitty 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow, the 8 Reale is beautiful!

  • @relicrat
    @relicrat 8 месяцев назад

    Nice finds as always. Congratulations to Vern for sure. Thanks for sharing!!!

  • @GoldVP...
    @GoldVP... 8 месяцев назад

    First time viewer....i cannot express how pleasant it is that you leave out the drab, the boring, and the waste of time, and get right down to the finds and information. Thank you. I will subscribe

  • @scottcarter90
    @scottcarter90 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations to Vern! I remember finding my first 1 Reale from the same time period but mine was found in Iowa and very worn. A good hunt.

  • @TheDiggingDudesOfficial
    @TheDiggingDudesOfficial 8 месяцев назад +4

    Suuuuuuuuch a great find Brad! Talk about a lucky swing by vern though... he only came over to see your find. That's happened a few times with the dudes and it's always awesome and the unexpected finds are the coolest. No 8 Reale for us yet... but we'll get there! Keep up the great work.

  • @connielipp8648
    @connielipp8648 8 месяцев назад

    Wow! What a spot to metal detect. Congrats on that beautiful silver coin. Thank you for sharing Brad : )

  • @standbarrett755
    @standbarrett755 8 месяцев назад

    Congratulations!! Thanks for taking us with you!

  • @shadetree2992
    @shadetree2992 7 месяцев назад +1

    The key escutcheon was quite the foreshadowing find!

  • @JONSDIYM
    @JONSDIYM 8 месяцев назад +1

    Fun stuff fellas!

  • @roxanaanderson5476
    @roxanaanderson5476 8 месяцев назад

    Wow beautiful coin! Thanks for the meter on top, great add on.

  • @ThomasPaine223
    @ThomasPaine223 8 месяцев назад

    Sweet find!!
    Good times you two!
    Ty 4 taking me along!

  • @andrewhaag2422
    @andrewhaag2422 8 месяцев назад

    Awesome 👍 find of the Century Brad !!
    Love you're videos !!❤❤❤

  • @robinbryde3038
    @robinbryde3038 8 месяцев назад

    Great video,thanks for sharing this...I really enjoy the graphics you've added...😎👍

  • @ruthecorbin3821
    @ruthecorbin3821 7 месяцев назад

    I am happy for you Vern. You had a great time with your leader. 8 Reals.😅😊

  • @bwhitney5751
    @bwhitney5751 8 месяцев назад

    Super great find with the 8R. I'm in next door in NH and found one.....old counterfeit but still made my heart skip a beat.

  • @andrewkrzykowski3489
    @andrewkrzykowski3489 8 месяцев назад

    Another great video and the eight reales find was a fantastic moment. The second George 3rd halfpenny, slightly undersized and with the ponytail possibly William 3rd? Andy

  • @AboveandsoBelowmeldnz6815
    @AboveandsoBelowmeldnz6815 8 месяцев назад +1

    Wow 😮 what a find 🎉

  • @karenyoung1759
    @karenyoung1759 8 месяцев назад

    This was a great video! Congratulations to Vern! I enjoyed the metal indicator you added to the top of the screen. Thank you!!

  • @jerrythecoo3295
    @jerrythecoo3295 8 месяцев назад

    All I can say is “ WOW”!!!!!!!! That’s like winning the lottery!………👀😎👍
    #Godsmacked

  • @spudhut2246
    @spudhut2246 8 месяцев назад

    what an amazing discovery!!! Always enjoy the videos....thank you for making them

  • @mattmacpherson1033
    @mattmacpherson1033 8 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thanks for sharing your treasure hunting adventures