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I would have to disagree to a point on this statement... "Archaeological work is similar but for a totally different reason. It’s not driven by selfishness or greed." I know that archaeologists have a ego just like most people, if you think they aren't looking for that great discovery that will bring them fame and fortune within their occupation and their peers then think again, they are just like any other person they want to be the best and make lots of money doing it, it's just human nature to succeed in what you do!

Great find! In excellent condition it's worth around $2900, yours while in good condition would be worth much less but still a good bit of money! https://en.ucoin.net/coin/russia_empire-3-rubles-1828-1845/?tid=59538

Happy Father's Day!

The original poster hasn't been on the forum in about 1 year and 8 months, so he probably won't be replying. But just to clarify, what it's saying is the registered patent date, June 20, 1911.... "REGD June 20 11 (1911)"...., I don't see the "IL" part clearly but you can see it better than we can. If you do a patent search for that date and what been discussed about it been the attachment points of a bed frame and the head/foot boards, you most likely will find it.

I don't think it's related to his find but for sure has to do with some partying on the beach, it's a bottle opener!! Very similar to this one. https://www.ebay.com/itm/295058777215

@strick

I think the bear saw the cat as what it was a threat to her cubs, she saw your friend as no threat at all since he was getting the crap beat out of him by the cat!! LOL

You might want to check with Florida Fish and Wildlife, to get the best info, because there are a lot of Bull Sharks in Florida waters!

They look like parts of grommets for a small convertible soft top. Here's set of replacement for a Datsun that look similar. https://datsunparts.com/collections/soft-tops

Indiana's 811 service is free and you are "REQUIRED" to call 2 days before you dig, doesn't matter if it's big or small digging! "Not contacting Indiana 811 before digging can lead to inconvenient utility service outages along with an expensive repair bill or serious injury. That’s why contacting Indiana 811 before you dig is mandated by law." https://indiana811.org/homeowners/submit-a-ticket-homeowners/

Looks like you may have gotten the trigger guard along with the rifle butt! (In the steel gold pan by the padlock)

Were the 2 portrait pendants found at the same time and place, they are identical it appears, mother and daughter maybe, or same woman years apart?

Just the gold in the hand shows clearly who the full time miner is!!!

It states in the article that the nugget is from Australia. "The nugget's unique form and place of origin, Australia, is expected to bring a much higher price at auction than the market value."

A metal detectorist recently discovered a 2,800-year-old dagger that fell from a Polish cliffside after a heavy storm. https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/archaeology/a64341861/poland-ritual-knife/