Coin Information / Values
Discover trusted resources for identifying, grading, and valuing your coin finds. Whether you’ve unearthed an old wheat penny or a rare silver dollar, these links will help you research your discoveries and learn more about the history and worth of your coins.
- Apps For Checking Your Coins – Search Any of the Following in the App or Play Store
- Coin Value Checker – US Coin Research Information
- CoinTrackers – Coin Price Guide and Values
- Greysheet – US Coin Values
- Greysheet – US Currency Values
- NGC – US Coin Research Information
- NumisMedia – Fair Market Value Coin Pricing
- PCGS – US Coin Research Information
- USA Coin Book – Coin Values & Prices
Facebook Pages / Groups
Connect with other detectorists, share your finds, and get advice in real time. These Facebook groups and pages are great places to ask questions, post photos, and stay up to date with the latest news and events in the metal detecting community.
- American Digger Magazine – Magazine fan page
- Beginners Metal Detecting
- Dixieland Research and Recovery Team (DRRT)
- Garrett Metal Detectors – Official Page
- GARRETT Metal Detectors
- Historical Recovery Association of North Florida
- ID Me
- LP Metal Detecting
- Metal Detectors Buy, Sell & Trade-USA only
- Metal Detecting Finds
- Miners / Prospectors & Classifieds
- Nampa GPAA
- Quartzsite Metal Detecting Club
- Shoals Search & Recovery
- The Hoover Boys
- Treasure Valley Metal Detecting Club
- Whites Metal Detectors Group
- World Wide Association of Treasure Seekers (WWATS)
- WV Relic Seekers Metal Detecting
Forums
Join the conversation with detectorists from around the world. Forums offer a wealth of shared knowledge, from equipment reviews and hunt stories to tips on permissions and site research. Dive in, ask questions, and learn from the experience of others.
- Australian Metal Detecting & Relic Hunting (AMDRH) – Australian
- Findmall – US
- Friendly Metal Detecting
- Metal Detecting (on Reddit)
- Premier Metal Detecting
- TreasureNet – Largest online detecting forum
Idaho BLM Offices
What is a “cultural resource” and what do you do if you find one?
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Owyhee Field Office Archaeologist Meg Wonderly
In General: An archaeological “cultural resource” is anything more than 50 years old that was used by or modified by a human. This includes (but is not limited to) things like old cans, bottles, building foundations, bricks, old lumber, nails, rock circles/alignments/cairns, landscape features like historic roads/trails, Native American tools or artifacts of any kind including “arrowheads”. If on BLM managed land, do not disturb or collect the item. Take a photo (include a common item for scale), take a GPS point or note the location to mark on a paper map, and reach out to the nearest BLM office.
The Law: Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA) – it is illegal to excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise alter or deface or attempt to excavate, remove, damage, or otherwise alter or deface any archaeological resource located on public lands or Indian lands without a permit to do so.
Human remains: STOP! Do not disturb! Protect the remains from further damage. If the remains are obviously less than 50 years old, immediately contact law enforcement, and BLM if on BLM land. If greater than 50 years old or if age is unknown, contact BLM immediately.
The Law: Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and Idaho State Law – in general, it is illegal to disturb any graves, human remains, or anything associated with a grave or burial without the proper permit.
Examples of cultural resources:
Contact Information:
- Boise District Office Front Desk 208-384-3300
- Owyhee Field Office Front Desk 208-896-5912
- Owyhee Field Office Archaeologist Meg Wonderly, mwonderly@blm.gov, 208-896-5920
- Owyhee Field Office Archaeologist Tanis Partee, tdpartee@blm.gov, 208-896-5914
- Coeur d’Alene District Office Front Desk 208-769-5000
- Idaho Falls District Office Front Desk 208-524-7500
- Twin Falls District Office Front Desk 208-735-2060
See https://www.blm.gov/idaho for more information.
Maps
Research is key to successful detecting. These mapping resources include historical maps, property boundaries, and modern aerial imagery—tools that can help you locate old home sites, parks, and other promising places to hunt.
- Department of Parks and Recreation – Idaho Trails Mapping Applications
- Earth Explorer
- Geospatial Enterprise Operations
- Google Earth
- Historic Aerials
- Historic Map Works – Historical maps online
- Library of Congress Maps – Historic map collection
- Old Maps Online – Portal to historical maps
- Open Aerial Map
- Sanborn Maps
- USGS Historical Topographic Maps – US topo maps by year
Metal Detecting Manufacturers
Explore the top brands in metal detecting. Here you’ll find links to leading manufacturers, where you can learn about the latest detectors, accessories, and innovations in the hobby.
Misc. Blogs & Websites
Expand your knowledge and get inspired by reading blogs and websites from fellow detectorists. These resources cover everything from personal stories and dig diaries to tips, techniques, and the latest hobby news.
- American Digger Magazine
- BLM – Mineral & Land Records System (MLRS)
- BLM – Mineral & Land Records System Reports
- Chicago Ron – Metal Detecting Site
- Crawfords Metal Detectors – UK dealer with resources
- DetectorPower – Detector reviews
- Janner53’s Metal Detecting Blog
- KellyCo Metal Detectors
- MDHTALK – Comprehensive resource for regulations and clubs
- Metal Detecting in the USA
- MetalDetector.com Learning Center – Articles and guides
- Metal Detecting World – Articles and resources
- Mindat – Mines, Minerals and More
- Serious Detecting Blog – Educational articles
- Stout Standards
- The Meteorite Men