Are older coins DEEPER?

[havenalmighty]

I'm trying to figure out if the reason I am only finding newer coins in my area is because I am only digging up to 4 inches deep. Are all the older coins deeper?

[beerdoodle]

Originally Posted by havenalmighty

I'm trying to figure out if the reason I am only finding newer coins in my area is because I am only digging up to 4 inches deep. Are all the older coins deeper?

Not at all. Varies with conditions.

[billiard rich]

Originally Posted by beerdoodle

Not at all. Varies with conditions.

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[billiard rich]

Originally Posted by havenalmighty

I'm trying to figure out if the reason I am only finding newer coins in my area is because I am only digging up to 4 inches deep. Are all the older coins deeper?

I've found clad coins very deep. But I've never found any pure silver coins.

If you are in an area where the ground freezes, that action can bring coins higher-up in the soil. Some areas have sub-soil features (like clay or rock) that can keep a coin from sinking further.

A lot of silver coins were hunted hard in the early 80's when the price of silver went crazy. Could be most of the older coins have already been found where you've been looking.

Which detector are you using and how long have you owned it?

[Westernlegend1]

I found in the mid-west they are deeper, hunt where you have already hunted after a heavy rain and see if you get deeper signals. A deeper coin reads lower than a shallow one, so keep that also in mind.

[Tinky1878]

It all depends on conditions of the soil and what not. I have found a newer clad dime at 8", then pull a merc and 2".

[Cfmct]

When I used to dirt dig I found my oldest coin a 1649 Liard de France at 3 inches...

[DougF]

My theory is that in areas with deep topsoil, the coins get deeper. I hunt in some areas with thin topsoil, and rocky subsoil, and seldom find deep coins there. The midwest is famous for the deep layer of topsoil. Also in the videos of southern California MDers, I never see them pull any rocks out of the hole, even though they go 8 to 10 inches deep. Around here I'll usually hit rocks at 6 inches. Most parks here are in hilly areas with bedrock not far below.

[LycomingWarrior]

You have to go out when the ground is wet. Wait for a good rain.

The old coins are deeper. No doubt

[Dark Chameleon]

The guy who found the 1652 pine tree shilling that i got to hold found it 3" down....so that had 350 years to sink and only got 3"

[sonoman06]

Hmmmm......I'm older.
I'm usually found on the top!
I find coins of all ages at different depths. If the ground is undisturbed in the same area. The older coins will usually be deeper. Usually.

[searchin-the-UK]

Ancient meadow land can be renowned for coins being very deep, plough soil is a different kettle of fish, as its obviously turned over every year, keeping all items on the move. Ive found roman coins on the surface regularly. Hammered silver coins can be deep, but usually I find them very close to the surface, as mentioned in a previous post, freezing ground conditions push coins to the surface, especially so with silver, when silver coin hoards are found on the surface by eye, by dog walkers etc, its usually after a harsh ground frost.

[Captain Silver]

Good stuff can be at any depth, but digging past 4" will result in finding more older coins. Most public places have been pounded and the good shallow targets and clad skimmed off the top...

[MetalMiner]

it depends alot on soil conditions, I have found a 1888 indian head at 3" & a 1903 Barber dime at 2". a 1900 Barber dime at 8", all in the same park but different locations in the park