2/1/19 Report - Spanish Coins, Cannon Ball and Various Other Recent Finds From the Treasure Coast.

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Recent Beach Finds.

Submitted by Jonah M.

I am receiving photos of finds from the past few days.  The finds above were submitted by Captain Jonah Martinez who said, This pic is everything found together not excluding the cannonball. All the different size balls are neat. Lots of melted lead, musketballs, tacks, nails, piece of a broken silver buckle, 2 silver coins, ring I’m not sure if it’s silver but looks close. And a 9 lbs cannonball. A good time with some friends. 

Beach Erosion Where Finds Were Made.

Photo by Jonah M.

Jonah said after they found some good erosion.  Conditions remained favorable so they kept checking that location and some other beaches.

Here is another view of the finds.

Coins and Finds

Photo by Jonah M.

And here is the 9 pound cannon ball find.  Jonah commented on that being an interesting recovery.

Cannon Ball Find.

Photo by Jonah M.

Thanks Jonah.

I figure that the Treasure Coast is about a hundred miles of beach.   A lot of my focus has been on a few locations, but other places eroded too.

Joe D., for example, hit Juno on Wednesday before hitting John Brooks on Thursday.

Juno Beach Wednesday

Photo by Joe D.

He found the following items there.

Finds Made by Joe D. at Juno Beach.

I've heard of hunts from various other places as well, but that is all I'm going to post today.

I've also been in conversation with a long-time diver for Seafarer Exploration Corp., and expect to be posting more on the "Inca" funerary mask some time before long.

I'm starting to feel better, but I've lost eight pounds in fewer days. At that rate, I'll soon fit into my old wet suit again someday.

That is all for now,

Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net

1/17/19 Report - Beach Conditions. Finds. Authenticating. Submerged Prehistoric Forest.

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Juno Beach Wednesday Morning.

Photo by Joe D.

Juno Beach Wednesday Morning

Photo by Joe D.

Joe D. sent these photos from Juno along with the following brief email message.

Here's  a couple pics of Juno this morning! And a few hours at an inland site yesterday! Man my legs are sore today!!

And here are his finds.

Finds Made by Joe D. Yesterday.

Thanks for the great beach and find photos Joe!  Looks like you had a fun day.

The Juno beaches look very much like those I saw on South Hutchinson Island yesterday.

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Here is an item Jason T. found in the water.

Find and photo by Jason T.

Jason said and expert told him this was a 300 AD Greek coin.  There is the possibility that is a reproduction used for jewelry though, and Jason agreed that was a possibility.

Jason said don't throw an item away until you know what it is.  I totally agree with that.  You'll learn a lot by investigating mystery items.

One thing a couple coin collectors pointed out to me on this one is that the hole appears to be drilled rather than punched.  If the hole was made in ancient times, it would have been punched rather than drilled.

I'd definitely keep researching the item.  Good find, one way or the other.  The research will teach you a lot.

Thanks Jason!

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Source: See BBC link below.

Archaeologists have found evidence of early human activity at a submerged prehistoric forest in the Western Isles.

Lionacleit in Benbecula is one of more than 20 recorded sites of ancient woodland that once grew in the islands.

The remains included an early butchery site and stone tools used for preparing food.

Archaeologists have described the discoveries at Lionacleit as "extra special".

They found the remains of the area where animals had been butchered for food during studies of the site last year... 

Here is the link.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-46890793

I'd love to be able to browse an area like that.

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The Treasure Coast surf will be decreasing for the next few days.

Happy hunting,
Treasureguide@comcast.net

10/26/17 Report - Erosion in Jupiter/Juno Area. Cuban Silver Ten Centavos. Erosion Is Erosion.

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Joe D. sent the above pictures from the Jupiter/Juno area.  He says that the got more erosion this week.  You can see that in the pictures.  Notice also the nice shell line.

Thanks much Joe.

I haven't been able to get out since the last pictures I posted, so I have seen what the beaches are doing for myself.  Thanks for any reports.

UPDATE:  Joe D. tells me these beaches have changed in the past 21 or so hours.  More on that later.

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It looks like Brian M.could have identified the mystery coin I showed yesterday.  The mystery coin looks very much like the Cuban 10 centavos shown here.

The coin is silver and was made in this design from 1915 to 1949.

Here is the link Brian sent.

https://www.coincommunity.com/forum/uploaded/XavierOfGreen/20110825_1915cuba10centavos.jpg

Thanks much Brian.  Looks like a good match me.

I very much appreciate the help.

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The Dare is returning to Key West from the hunt for the Lost Merchant and will be gearing up to work on the Atocha or Margarita site.

Storms move sand in the ocean as well as on the beach. The Fisher organization flew over the Atocha and Margarita sites and was able to see the Margarita main pile from the air after it was uncovered by the storm.

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Treasure hunting, especially beach and shallow water hunting is very much about moving sand. Erosion is key, no matter how it happens or where it happens.

Erosion can be caused by wind, rain or waves and currents. We don't often mention wind or rain erosion, but whenever it happens to any significant extent, I always check it out. 

Erosion caused by wind is usually not a big factor, but it can be helpful.  There have been times when I walked a beach looking for anything that might have been uncovered after the beach was scoured by strong wind. Wind erosion can uncover non-metallic as well as metallic targets.  You might find shards or fossils or other things.  It also gives you a chance to take a look at whatever is normally hidden by the top layer of sand.  Important clues can be uncovered.

Rain can also be an important source of erosion. There are places on the Treasure Coast where million-year-old fossils are uncovered any time it rains.

Back from the beach or inland, little gullies produced by rain can be worth checking. I remember finding some nice historic artifacts in a little gully back from the beach near a historic site.  There are places like that which you can't detect, but a little erosion gives you a chance to see what lies under the surface.  I've also found some older silver coins in gullies cause by rain.

On the Treasure Coast we are always waiting for some good erosion to the beach or dunes, but I very much enjoy checking out erosion at inland sites too. Creeks and rivers are always moving earth. One of my friends usually hunts river banks up north and has found a lot of Native American artifacts by that way.  Camp sites were often near creeks or rivers.  Bottle dumps are often found in small dips or valley running downhill towards a larger creek.

Always check out erosion no matter how it was created. It doesn't have to be huge to be helpful. You might discover a find or at least see something that provides a good clue.  

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Enjoy the nice cool weather.  

Happy hunting,

TreasureGuide@comcast.net

10/20/17 Report - Diamond Earring Lost. Jupiter to Juno Beaches. Hurricane Ophelia Uncovers 1500-Year-Old Remains On Beach.

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Hurricane Ophelia caused erosion and uncovered some very old things - not on the Treasure Coast but in Ireland. The Irish Post reports the 1500-year old skeletal remains shown above being uncovered on an eroded beach.

Here is the link for more about that.

http://irishpost.co.uk/iron-age-skeletal-remains-discovered-on-irish-coast-after-storm-ophelia/

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Joe D. sent the following photos of the Jupiter to Juno beaches.  Excellent photos Joe!  Thanks much.

Photo by Joe D.

Photo by Joe D.

You might have notices how similar these beaches are to those of Hutchinson Island that I showed yesterday.  The beach shape is about the same: fluffy convex slope with flat front.  Also note the sea weed, which is common to the other beaches.

Photo by Joe D.

Photo by Joe D.

Photo by Joe D.

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I received an email from a fellow whose wife lost he diamond ear ring in the water near Juno.  That would be a very tough find now with the rough surf, but if anyone wants to give it a shot, I'll try to hook you up with the fellow for more details.

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I also heard from a fellow who is looking to hook up with some hunting buddies in the Loxahatchee area.  George said, ...was wondering if there are any groups that hunt the Florida beaches. I picked up a new detector (AT MAX) and would like to find a hunting buddy. I am in Loxahatchee.

If interested you can contact Geroge at gtbehary@gmail.com. If you are in a club, you might want to contact him about meetings.

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On the Treasure Coast Friday you can expect more of the same.  It will be a 4 - 6 foot surf with an east/northeast swell.

Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net