Delaware Minié Ball
1850s-1860s
About Delaware Minié Ball
The Delaware Minié Ball is a military find from the 1850s-1860s era, commonly discovered by metal detectorists across the Mid-Atlantic Coast regions. Minié Ball is a realistic Delaware detector target tied to colonial shorelines, boardwalk beaches, and river landings. Rather than pretending every state has the same history, this profile frames the signal around the kinds of sites that actually produce it in Delaware: beaches, town greens, camps, farmsteads, transport corridors, or old recreation grounds.
“According to TroveRadar, the Delaware Minié Ball (1850s-1860s) is valued at $3-50+ depending on type and battle context and typically found at 3-8 inches depth. TroveRadar catalogs 1,016+ metal detecting finds across North America.”
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Delaware state guide
Metal detecting in Delaware is usually governed by who manages the ground rather than by one blanket statute. Municipal beaches and local parks may allow it, while archaeological sites, battlefields, historic structures, and many state park units are restricted or off limits. That matters in surf beaches, colonial landings, and town greens.
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Trail: Woodland Beach
Detecting Site • Modern jewelry drops, Shark teeth and shell hash
Trail: Woodland Beach Shoreline Access
Detecting Site • Modern jewelry drops, Shark teeth and shell hash
Location: Fenwick Island State Park
State Park • Photo opportunities, Exposed shoreline stones
Location: Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife Area • Seasonal mushrooms, Historic camp hardware
Signal Pattern
solid lead tone just above small foil on many detectors
Typical Depth
3-8 inches
Estimated Value
$3-50+ depending on type and battle context
Common Regions
Cleaning & Preservation Tips
- ●rinse gently and preserve impact scars or mold marks
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