my first coin between 187ies and 1924 along with an interesting ring

[Horst]

I have found coins from the time periodes 1733 - 1787 and 18xx as well as 1924-1925 but there is a time gap between the end of 18xx and 1924. I'd say about 25 years which are absolete. Now, I found my first 1921 coin and it is in a decent condition as I found it on a trail which has obviously been used in the past already. The trails do not get fertilized with manure nor do cows urinate there.....means the coins have a better chance to survive.
The ring is somehow "strange" it is a women's sized ring which would fit my pinky and it is all black. I found it in a pasture in between corn fields. It was down maybe 5-8 " so as the pastures do not get ploughed it must have been there for a while to get that deep. The ring is all black and NOT corroded at all. The surface feels a little bit uneven like it was hammered but does not have any stamping or engraving? I have no idea what kind of material this could be?

 

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[3cylbill]

the ring could be silver , turning black is what silver does ...

 

[Argentium]

The ring could well be silver , could also be brass or bronze , or copper - I've seen all these metals with a black patina ! Could we please see a close up or two of the surface ? as a silversmith - I would be interested to see the texture !

 

[Horst]

here are some as close as I can go pics....many thanks for your help!!! it weighs 3 grams and reads VDI 13 using Equinox 800 Field 1 setting

 

[Digger RJ]

Nice!!! Congrats!!!

 

[Tuberale]

Don't know what the ring is, but hope it is silver.

 

[RVRoamer74]

Nice finds Horst. The Ring is a nice one. Congrats!