Family Story.

You know you could probably take a metal detector out and go over the place really slow.

1. I doubt it is that deep. It is probably 2 to 3 feet max. Probably even less than that.
2. It is probably buried next to a land mark or building. I doubt he went out in the middle of a field and started digging. He probably had the mind to make it like a savings account so he probably planned on getting it again some day.
3. I wouldn't assume it is still out there either. If no body knows where it is hidden no body knows if somebody already got it. If people saved they saved for when they needed the money so if they ever needed the money they probably used it.

Also, if you were to look for it you want your MD in all metal mode. If it was in a coffe can or mason yard it will detect the can or zinc lid.

If there was currency burried in a can or jar I can say from experience that unless it was sealed very well it is probably mush or totally rotted away. I've found buried jars with what I think was probabably deteriorated currency in the bottom of them.

The coins are probably fine. Depending on what type of coins it could be worth your time. But don't go buy a MD with the idea of getting rich.

Personally I'd enjoy tromping around in Grandpa's pastures and timber with or without the promise of finding something.

Not in Idaho Allranger, sorry, wish I where though.

Man, that would be a GRAND adventure! I recommend a fairly organized search though so you don't lose track of what you've searched and what you haven't.

I wish I could help you out! What a fun time, just walking around searching!

Good luck and I have a good feeling about your chances!


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How funny. I live in Bremerton....and I have a metal detector. LOL If you really think that the money is still there I would contact our local metal detecting club and have them do one of their hunts on the property. Just a thought.

If the house they lived in is still standing, and better yet with all the furnishings still inside, I would be out there on the next available flight and *literally* tearing the house apart looking for a treasure map.

Check especially every single page of family bibles and other old books, underside of every drawer, tear up the carpet looking for under floor trap door esp. in closets, separate every picture or painting in a frame from its backing, old chests are usually lined with cloth so check behind that, hat bands, pockets of all clothes, and every single item in their bedroom three times. Attic. Basement. Any room that looks like it was for his hobbies; building ships in a bottle, model trains.

That would quickly become an obsession for me. Good luck!

Even the thought of a treasure map existing is exciting. Imagine if your Grandfather actually planned it this way. 300 acre scavenger hunt.

My wife used to live on a farm. Way, way baak she would also bury any money she got in cans or jars on the farm. After so many years and that farm being sold and resold, finding those would be impossible. Not only that but the present owners really would like idiots roaming around digging up their land. And too, being a farm, who knows how many tractors dug up those coins and smashed them to bits. Very possibly making sort of compose for corn.