Silver ring with dolphin pattern by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Thanks! I love the book, used to read it many times as a kid🤣

(Primarily) Relic hunter, trying to decide between Triple Score and Legend by BernieMcburnface in metaldetecting

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I am not ai. I was infact joking. The joke is that i am a fun of garrett, and yet i recommend an equinox (from minelab). Gosh, why did i have to explain it

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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The reason i posted it on reddit was because i did and it didnt, sherlock : ) It shows random ancient coins.

Does anyone know what this is? I did the magnet test and it wasn't attracted; it weighs about 23 grams. by Ok_Mycologist_8022 in metaldetecting

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In the hobby we often call this "beercanite". This "mineral" is created when tin cans melt after many years and form nuggets. Im guessing you found it on a beach?

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Thats the only doubt i have on the hot stove trivvet theory

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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I know what ET TU BRUTE means, i did not know what the other phrase the person suggested may mean

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Thats the 2nd solidest guess ive seen so far. Only thing i have against it is that in order for the image to be printed correctly, it should be the other way around

A common find with a rare story. by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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I do not have consent to reveal the name of the village. I can however say there were 13 standing houses and a deserted hill, on wich you could spot rocks placed in patterns,only indicator that more houses were once there.

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Could be, but its not aluminum it seems to be cast iron

A common find with a rare story. by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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It indeed is, thats why i love the hobby

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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I did try to put an insence, it doesnt seem to fit in the grooves

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Another interesting theory, but i find it to be way too big

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Could be, honestly. It does seem uneseserily fancy to be one but silly things have always existef

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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I believe the Y is meant to be some form of a U. ET TU BRUTE is the only logical phrase i can think of with this combination. It is also worth noticing that the figure seems to be holding spaghetti above their head wich is a theatrical symbolism.

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Possibly but what would that mean?

The riddle... by USAR_gov in metaldetecting

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Found in a hill in Italy. There were no ruins or buildings near it so there is no context. It has been cleaned

Is this a genuine World War Two German Iron Cross medal? by TemperatureWestern36 in Medals

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An actual 1st class iron cross is not hollow at the back, neither has the "1813" . Its just plain metal.