Category: Antiquity/Coins
Roman legionary helmet found in Russia
Helmet of the Roman legionary was found in the Rostov region, Russia. The helmet is of the Celtic type, which was common in the 1st-2nd ... Read More
My first gold found with a metal detector
Searching with a metal detector is an activity cooler than a lottery. Every time you take a metal detector in your hands, you hope to ... Read More
What can be found with a metal detector in place of an old house?
Ukrainian village Ukrainian village is a picturesque and beautiful place. Here man lives in harmony with nature, in peace and tranquility. Centuries-old traditions and diligence ... Read More
I found medieval items using a metal detector (12 photos)
All finds were made by treasure hunters using metal detectors of different brands in Ukraine My friend recently rode through the spring forest in his ... Read More
How I spend my time in quarantine
Quarantine It is unfortunate that our world is now facing such a danger as coronavirus. It is truly a dangerous disease, and until a cure ... Read More
Dinarus Marcus Aurelius
For many years I have dreamed of finding a coin of ancient Rome. For the sake of this, I studied many ancient settlements, but luck ... Read More
My January finds
During excavations, there are often many interesting trinkets. Modern coins, coins of the last century, buttons, and other interesting, but priceless little things accompany any ... Read More
Excavation season opening 2020
The holidays have now past. We are at the height of winter, yet there is still no snow. With the outdoor temperature of +3 degrees ... Read More
There was once a village here. How many coins are under your feet?
When you do this sort of searching, a lot of questions start going through your mind: What sort of stuff do people leave behind? Where ... Read More
350 year old peasant basement
Hello everyone! Do you ever wonder if archaeologists like me have to dig deep holes in order to find something? Wonder no more! The answer ... Read More
How to find 5,000,000 Reichsmarks in one day?
A friend and I passed an old house that had been reduced to rubble in an explosion on the Eastern Front 74 years ago and ... Read More
First silver coin found in 2019
The start of the 2019 season was unexpectedly enjoyable for me. I found more than 15 coins from different ears, from the Russian Empire to ... Read More
Why is there a patterned edge on the coin?
In ancient times, the value of coins was equal to the amount of metal that they contained. Coins were made of precious metals gold, silver, ... Read More
Night excavation
You'd never know, but we make more finds after dark than during the day! This is a story about one of these amazing night digs: ... Read More
Three coins/15 marks. Lost silver
You'd never know it from my posts, but I actually never really cared about collecting coins until relatively recently. It all changed when we searched ... Read More