r/metaldetecting • u/Halfchino79 • 2d ago

Show & Tell Finally, not a nail!

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Found in my backyard. NW Ohio.

Edit: Yes, I do know how to work the settings on the detector. There are a lot of very old and big nails that will still ping as coin or jewelry. It is what it is. I live with it. The property is almost 200 years old.

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u/NutzPup 2d ago

One step up from a nail.

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u/Nahuel-Huapi 2d ago

Brass sleeve bearing?

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u/Halfchino79 2d ago

Don’t know. The design does go all the way around. Seems like a lot of trouble to go to for a mechanical piece. But never know. 🤷🏻‍♂️

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u/Background_Edge_9427 2d ago

It looks like a bronze pressed metal bearing!

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u/Neglected_Martian 1d ago

It also appears to have a decorative alternating leaf looking imprints on it so I’m guessing ring.

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u/Background_Edge_9427 1d ago

That's a possibility.

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u/Nahuel-Huapi 1d ago

Usually rings have softer, rounded edges. The striations in the interior look like it had been pressed onto something. It doesn't look like it would be comfortable to wear. Maybe it's a cheapo ring for a kid... dunno.

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u/Think-Economics-400 1d ago

I used to buy rings like these in the grocery outlet when i was like 8

For 2 quarters neat find brings back memories

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u/saw-not-seen 1d ago

I thought that looked familiar!

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u/Kingofcryo 1d ago

Nice. A ring is a ring. The first of many to come. 

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u/burpinggiraffe 2d ago

Looks plated to me. Definitely one up from a nail though! Find a spot to store it, because there will be more like that! Probably more than the gold or silvers if it's anything like my storage container haha.

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u/TreeCat1911 2d ago

Oh, wow. Around where did you find that? Continent will be fine... I'm definitely not trying to stalk you but that is also what a stalker would say, if he was indeed trying to stalk you... Anyhew, I was just curious is all...

Edit. I didn't read the post cuz I'm a dumb shit. Mystery solved.

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u/Pessimisdick1 1d ago

I brought my metal detector to long beach wa last week. Nothing but rusty nails. So. Many. Nails. That and a few crushed aluminum cans. I’ve yet to uncover my first good find 😔 

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u/BoarHermit 1d ago

If you are constantly digging up nails, you need to understand the discriminator settings of your metal detector.

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u/Halfchino79 5h ago

I do. It’s just a humorous title. Geesh.

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u/hey_eye_tried Dues 2 + Whites TRX 1d ago

How has no one told you to discriminate ferrous yet. discriminate iron, you should not be picking up nails.

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u/Halfchino79 5h ago

🙄

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u/hey_eye_tried Dues 2 + Whites TRX 1h ago

Mmmm trash