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Wow! I am finally cool, been waiting since high school!

I came to this site after finding a treasure that I was trying to find information on. I found this in southern Arkansas on the surface just lying there. I believe it is from a sunken vessel because it was found on the edge of a water source. Any information on this would be appreciated. I am in...

I’ve posted majority of these but my birdies need their own home lol Put this together for last week but ended up on a 18 mile float trip

Hi all, These two unusual 'banana' shaped iron objects were found on a farm field, Europe. Other finds were a range of iron objects (including modern) and a Roman hob nail (ID'ed on this forum). Material: Iron. 6 cm (2.36 inches) & 7 cm (2.75 inches). Thanks in advance, Kaj

Hey all, First post on this forum of my first and last 'hunt' of 2022. I stumbled across a field with unusual crop marks. A two-day search followed in an attempt to find out more about this place. The results were somewhat disappointing. A pile of iron (lots of UO's - Unidentified objects -)...

Does anybody know if it is Roman and possibly from what year? Also, does this hold any value?

Shapeshifter Stone - no. 1

Experts please help me. I would like your advice on this coin.

Hello this treasure was Found in Lincolnton north Carolina... it appears to ne a teardrop shaped face with an arrow or scar maybe over his/ her / its left eye.... im very intrigued by this piece but I have no clue I what/or who this really is? Has anything like this come abroad I'm very curious...

Hello, please tell me what this is I found while sea glass hunting?

Any idea where these could be from, if so what year? Any help is appreciated!

I resell online and came across this coin in some clothing bins I was going through. I do metal detecting on the side, but wasn't expecting to find this. I have no idea what era it is or anything. Could someone help me out? I would love to learn more about it, even if it is a replica which I...

I have a piece of dynastic chinese pottery and would like to identify the dynastic period for this piece is there someone who is knowledge about this...

Hello! Had a interesting morning. Have had a of of rain recently, with a lot of erosion occurring in the front yard. Not only do we live on a hill that has previously been landscaped a total of 3-5 feet of digging to lessen the steep grade, but it's also right by a known river that a Indian...

I just started getting into collecting Native American Artifacts. Mostly points but I do collect other things. Thought I would share a photo of my newbie collection thus far. Made the Shadow boxes myself. Inlaid the shadow box lids with buffalo nickels and epoxied arrowheads (fake ones) to the...

My uncle found two helmets a few years ago and ever since, my family has been debating on the origin and value of them. I'm under the impression that the helmets are from two separate places, found by a collector. Please help us!

I found this large rock in an abandoned garden, just north of Crescent City, California. Can anyone tell me what it is and what made those marks? The rock is approximately as big as a platter, and the marks go all the way around the rock in by a complete circle. Thank you!

Hello fellow treasure hunters, There's always been stories about some ancient [very precious] treasures in my village. For as long as I can remember, our elders (their elders told them and so on :-)) told us, that the people who lived on this land before us, hid their riches and fortunes in...

My friend was going to use this for an ashtray! I stopped him though and bought it from him and now I'm hoping to find out a bit more about it...... he found it in a house his demolition crew was going to tear down. There were many other antiques (even some ancient ones!) there and some were...

Hello, the other day while walking along an undeveloped valley's secluded creek bed (a small tributary to the West Fork Mill Creek in Hamilton County Cincinnati OHIO) I came across this. At first I thought it was a large cephalopod or horn coral fossil, but after picking it up and looking closer...

I am including a link to a dropbox folder where there are photos of artifacts found in Central Texas that appear to be much older than all the other sites I have been on in my life. Nothing about the site fits any others. The tools are well worn and greasy when first pulled out. Many have...

So about a week ago I found a Medieval Copper Ring in the woods while metal detecting and I also found a small (Probably Copper) Piece that I can't tell how old it is and what it is: The woods I detected is known for medieval and even older remains. So if this is Medieval or older please let...

I have posted this ring on the forum before but I didn't get any good answer so I'm posting this again. I found this ring while Metal Detecting. Here are the photos: I Strongly believe that this is Medieval cause I have researched the area and found a couple of Ancient Monuments around the...

This is what im looking to identify, ive searched loads of places I know its on the album art cover of ^Kulu shaker hush^ but I cant find whereabouts some help would be appreciated xxxx

I am in Lake city Florida and I am finding all these Indian or ancient tools all over my yard!Is this normal?

I bought this at auction. The description was only 'meso american bronze dagger, on modern display, 10"L." I figure it's just a new decorative piece, and paid accordingly. If so, it sure does seem to be a really well done/aged modern. I spent hours searching forums, museum sites, etc to no...

Found this on the beach in Puerto Rico. The black lines have been carved out and the glaze seems to have been tempered with sand perhaps as it has some sparkles in parts of it. Fairly thick and appears to be hand made (no wheel throwing lines). If i could get an aprox date of origin or place of...

Searching for euros on the beach

i found these treasure buried in Somalia, which was under the Pharaoh kingdom long time ago, so are these worth any thing, are there many ancient. i know the original mask is in Egypt, but this one is was also made centuries ago, i am confused, can somebody please tell what they are worth?

This piece was found along a stream in Southeastern Pennsylvania last summer. It measures 1.5" tall, 1.0" width and 0.5" thick and weighs 92.1 grams (~3 troy ounces).The piece stands straight up when placed on a counter-top. Its appears to be lead and Its density falls between lead and silver...

I recently purchased this ring online, which was listed as being made of bronze and from the "Byzantine/Medieval" period. Is this an accurate description, and if so, any rough guesses as to the age? I've attached some close-up shots, along with some nifty microscopic photos of the hands and...

Hello everyone, I purchased these two plates at an estate sale in my home town of Spokane, Washington. They reminded me of pictures I remembered seeing of ancient Greek pottery. When in inquired about them, the woman running the sale told me that they had been her grandmothers. She did not know...

anyone see something like this? thanks

I was going through my finds for this year and this Ancient coin puzzles me. I was in a local fresh water lake when I found this one. Here is a picture of this old coin I found in the lake this season. Most coins come out of the lake all black and grungy or the copper is corroded away and old...

Anyone seen anything like this?

This coin was picked up at a garage sale for 25 cents. Its in very poor condition, but still has identifying marks. I have no idea what it is. How about you guys?

This odd ceramic shard was recovered from low tide of a tidal river last week East of New York City by a friend. There appears to be some written language on it (almost resembling runes). The piece is approximately palm-sized. :dontknow: Anyone care to provide info on age, origin use?

As I live in the US, I can't really detect for Roman/Byzantine artifacts on a daily basis. I'm just curious, what do you guys look for in a seller that specializes in selling artifacts, especially ancient ones? I already bought these online earlier today: Thank you guys for your time, I...

This couldn't possibly be a solid gold Egyptian spoon could it?