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Hey all, I am writing a college paper for my Anthropology class (25 pages) on the effects of Piracy to the Spanish Empire's economy. I'm attempting to go up and down the east coast of the USA to discuss the various famous privateers/pirates and the wrecks we have found. Trying to make sure my...

This is a Spanish 8 Reale I found while mudlarking. It was minted in New Guatamala in 1808 and bears the bust of Charles IV.

Hi. I?m Bradley. I?m so green I don?t even have a metal detector. I have had cheap ones and never did anything spectacular with them. I do have access to some historic properties so I should get another. For now, just a picker, collector, enthusiast, and a fan of picking money up off the ground...

Found this in the sand beaches of North Carolina today. It to me looks like a skull at the top in Black and then a bronze possibly claw or tooth attached. The gold like metal sparkles in the black seem different than the bronze part. I'm very new to this so any suggestions or guidance would be...

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Hi All! My name is Amanda, and I am new to Treasure Net. I am actually not too familiar with lidar, but I'm here because I'm looking for someone who is. My friends and I are filmmakers, and one of us happens to be the descendent of a pretty famous pirate. In his possession, he has an...

This morning, I found this old chest / trunk and dragged it home. Cleaned it up. :icon_thumleft: I was hoping to find some old doubloons but no luck there. :icon_jokercolor: Looks like it was used to transport bottles because of the circular stains on the inside bottom. Approximately...

This post is more for those who are trying to get into hunting for treasure than it is for those who have been in it for a while. I have been treasure hunting since 2009 and have been through many states. I have learned so much about Treasure Hunting that I should write a book, but instead I can...

Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...

Alright guys I’m new to this forum and have been doing my own research with not much luck on online stores- I’m looking for Atocha, 1715 fleet, and or Jupiter wreck artifacts, coins, and set coins. Mostly Atocha and Jupiter wreck- as they are the more desirable atleast for me. I am looking to...

Trying to find out info on this coin. Copper, with 3 towers, looks like an 8 on the front in the shield. Lots of symbols on the shield side. I think I can make out 15?? For the year. Thanks!

So guys, I bought these coins a few time ago, I've been trying to identify and confirm its autenticity without success, wwould u mind helping me with this? thank you in advance :notworthy::notworthy: 1# 2# 3# 4# 5#

Hey Hunters, Have any of you done any hunting in BVI? We are looking to film down there, and wondering if any of you have been down there or know of a specific spot that we should go to & dive/hunt for treasure. Please let me know if you have anything, or if you know anyone that's done work...

Hi hunters- Currently looking for leads on undiscovered or legends of treasure from shipwrecks in/around Jamaica. I know Port Royal is the hub with underwater city-is there more work going on in Port Royal? Also if you know of an expert on the subject, would appreciate a referral! Thanks...

Hi all! I'm back again looking for treasure hunters or historians specializing in the pirate LA BUZE! Primarily interested in activity in the Seychelles, but open to any theories and locations at this point. This is again, for a popular travel adventure TV show :) Apologies in advance if...

Please help shed some light on my recent find while snorkeling with a metal detector in the BVI. I have found several Spanish Cobbs in this same location because it was a pirate hotspot back in the day... My last find was a 1654 Barcelona Abrite(sp) Today's ring is unknown material, has crosses...

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Hi everyone!! I'm currently putting together an episode about Captain Kidd for a well known Travel Channel show. Right now we are looking into Captain Kidd's stand on Ile Sainte-Marie, Madagascar against Robert Culliford in 1698. Being as the island was a well-known pirate haven, is anyone...

Hello, I have something real special, Purchased at a fleamarket in quebec. It was literaly tangled with a bunch of stuff and i had to cut some other peices to get it loose from the pile. I need help finding out its purpose and significance. Please take a look at the photos ,its worth it! I...

I have been detecting for a couple years off and on, but lately really getting into it. I' m in Harford County MD, and looking for some promising areas to detect or hunt. Favorites are coins, relics, and jewelry, but still searching for the hidden cache of gold and silver bullion!!! :skullflag:

Greetings! I am looking for "historic private sites' where there is potential to find pirate gold/spanish gold. Open to florida, keys, bahamas, virgin islands. Any help our leads would be great! Alex [email protected]

Hi fellow treasure hunters just wanted to get people's views on weather or not you believe that when pirates used to bury there loot that they used to bury one of their own with it to guard it??

Howdy! This is my very first post here. I just discovered this site, as I am very new to this hobby. I had *no* idea how many skills this hobby requires to be done right: history, maps, red-tape... OMG... But it's right in my wheel-house. I *love* research and history and am lucky enough to...