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| Dug Championship Ring. |
As I watched the Opening of the Winter Olympics last night I was reminded of some of the championship rings, pins and other sports related items that I have found. Is it possible to find an Olympic Medal? Likely, no, but possible, yes. I'm sure that one way or another a few have gone missing and may be out there somewhere to be found.
One of the most valuable Olympic medals was a gold medal won by Jesse Owens in the 1936 Olympics. Jesse Owens gave one to Bojangles Robinson, and the Robinson family later sold it at auction for nearly $1.5 million. The whereabouts of the other three medals won by Owens is currently unknown.
Oh, by the way, Olympic gold medals are not really gold. Not since 1912 has there been a real gold Olympic medal. Today they are just plated.
Here is a quick video with some interesting facts and history about Olympic medals.
http://news.yahoo.com/video/olympic-gold-medals-really-made-140000905.html
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| Whatzit find by Leonard G. |
Here is a whatzit for you. Take a look at the photo and see what you think it is? See who can identify it. It is a good exercise.
William M. did some research and found a new water hunting spot to try. That area was more active back years ago than it is today, and he made a number of interesting finds. He is excited about his new hunting area and thinks it will keep him busy for a few years. From the finds he shows below, it does look promising.
Below are some of his finds from the new spot.
On the Treasure Coast today expect a two or three foot surf. The wind will be mixed, but largely from the North.
No significant change in beach detecting conditions.
Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net
