The E-Sylum:  Volume 7, Number 4, January 25, 2004, Article 14

METAL DETECTORIST

  A term I hadn't seen used before turned up in two articles in
  the February 2nd issue of COIN WORLD.

  "A metal detectorist hunting in the ruins of a building in Texas
  reportedly found an unusual "base bar" purportedly
  manufactured by a 19th century California Assayer."
  (unattributed article, p34)

  "A metal detectorist who searched several acres of rolling
  woodland in western Massachusetts has unearthed a
  well-preserved piece tentatively identified as a peace medal
  of King George II, circa 1760, which has just sold at auction
  for $805, including 15% buyer's fee." (article by Eric von
  Klinger, p72)

  The von Klinger article goes on to note "The detectorist," as
  he wishes to be known anonymously..."

  A web search found many references to the term, so it is in
  common use among enthusiasts.  There is even a web site,
  Metaldetectorist,com for "News of Interest to
  Metal Detectorists."   The site contains links to articles
  about finds all around the world.

  Wayne Homren, Editor

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