4/9/20 Report - Foreign Coin Finds. $23K Bottle Find. Juana y Carlos. Fashion Tip. Maundy Thursday.

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Display Showing Foreign Coins and a Bill Found on Florida Beaches.

By Keith and Barbara Ann S.

In one post I presented a list of the foreign coins people have found on beaches, and I have also wondered asked what can be done with miscellaneous foreign coin finds.  I received a couple of ideas, but the beautiful display shown above was made using coins found by one detectorist.  Below is the email I received about that.

Thought you may want to share a project my wife and I did while observing the stay at home order. In detecting Florida beaches for a little over three years I have found hundreds of coins from other countries.

By using the free app Maktun we were able to identify most of the coins by simply scanning the front and back of each coin. After separating by country we chose a few samples of unusual or ornate coins from almost sixty countries. We then polished and mounted them in a push pin world map purchased from Amazon. If you notice for the United States we have a peace dollar, Indian head penny, mercury dime and a silver quarter. These were all found on beaches.

You may also notice a Saudi Arabian note that was found floating in the water.

It is amazing to think that in such a little time frame of detecting Florida beaches such a large number of different countries coins have been found. The two day project was an enjoyable escape from quarantine. Hopefully when things return to somewhat normalcy I will be able to add to it. We thoroughly enjoy your blog. Keep up the good work. Stay safe and healthy!

Keith and BarbaraAnn S.

Thanks for sharing.  That is a beautiful display.

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A couple days ago I received an email from another reader mentioning his foreign coin and bill finds.
I have some ideas, but want to think about it some more.  One person said that maybe teachers can use them.  Maybe we can get organized and put them to good use.

Here is a list of the countries represented by coin finds on Florida beaches as reported by the readers of this blog.

Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belgium, Canada, Cuba, Chile, Columbia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Denmark, England, France, Germany, Haiti, European Union, Iceland, Indonesia, Ireland, Isle of Man, Israel, Italy, Jamaica, Kenya, Mexico, New Zealand, Norway, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Thailand, Trinidad and Tobago, Ukraine, Uruguay, Venezuela, Virgin Islands. 

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Bottle digger and YouTuber, David Beeler, hit tens of thousands of dollars of prime bottles.

Source: YouTube link shown below.

Here is that link.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DGBuZMDXrvA

Thanks to Brian B. for that one.

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In several posts I mentioned the Juana y Carlos, or anglicized, Joanna and Charles, coins minted in Mexico.  Their names appearing together on those coins might seem to suggest that they were queen and king.  Actually, Juana was the queen, and Carlos was her son.

Joanna (6 November 1479 – 12 April 1555), known historically as Joanna the Mad (Spanish: Juana la Loca), was Queen of Castile from 1504, and of Aragon from 1516. Modern Spain evolved from the union of these two crowns. Joanna was married by arrangement to Phillip the Handsome, Archduke of the House of Habsburg, on 20 October 1496. Following the deaths of her brother, John, Prince of Asturias, in 1497, her elder sister Isabella, in 1498, and her nephew Miguel, in 1500, Joanna became the heir presumptive to the crowns of Castile and Aragon. When her mother Quenn Isabella I of Castille died in 1504, Joanna became Queen of Castile, while her father, King Ferdinand II of Aragon, proclaimed himself 'Governor and Administrator of Castile'. In 1506 Archduke Philip became King of Castile jure uxoris, initiating the rule of the Habsburgs in the Spanish kingdoms, and died that same year. Despite being the ruling Queen of Castile, she had little effect on national policy during her reign as she was declared insane and imprisoned in Tordesillas, under the orders of her father, who ruled as regent until his death in 1516, when she inherited his kingdom as well. From 1516, when her son Charles I ruled as king, she was nominally co-monarch but remained imprisoned until her death. (Wikipedia)
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If you are wondering what you've been missing, this is what Palm Beach looked like yesterday.

Thanks to Bruce Beck for the video I took this clip from.

Beach renourishment must be "essential" business.

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Let's say you just ran through your last sixteen pack of super plush toilet paper that remained on an otherwise bare shelf the last time you went to the market and are out of canned beans and baby diapers and are running on your last nerve from being cooped up in a small apartment with three screaming kids, two dogs a cat, a husband that hasn't worked in three weeks, not to mention great grandma in her sick bed, and the "essential" people that still have their government jobs after sixty years of service are running around making your decisions because you aren't bright enough to decide for yourself think you should wear a mask if you go out even though you only have been able to find one to last you and the family until who knows when, but you still want to look like you have some dignity.  You want to exhibit your flair for fashion when you go to one of Fort Pierce's finer establishments - let's say Publix rather than ALDI (you can't find a quarter to mortgage a shopping cart anyhow) -  but when you strap on that ugly worn facemask your outfit is ruined.  So what do you do?

First, I want you to know that you don't have to go out looking like you've been locked in a crazy box for the last three weeks or have never been to Fashion Week.   Facemasks don't have to be unfashionable, dull or boring.  They can be coordinated to augment your chosen look.  Glitz it up for your hour and fifteen minutes out of the box.  Select a veil that shows your style and flair, and slip it over your boring facemask.  I personally like the one shown below.  Muted black with gold trim, dangles and crystal adornment.  Classy, but not over the top.  Goes with almost anything.

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Susan E. sent a thing showing that the mysterious toilet paper hoarding has been explained - people are eating their own cooking for the first time in years.

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One side note: Yesterday Birx was asked to comment on the "rumor" that the reported COVID death numbers are inflated.  She offered a shortened response that gave a slightly different tone than her previous explanation, but inspection of CDC guidance and further investigation did not dispel doubt about the reporting methods and accuracy and reliability of the numbers.

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Maundy Thursday (also known as Holy Thursday, Covenant Thursday, Great and Holy Thursday, Sheer Thursday, and Thursday of Mysteries, among other names) is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter.   It commemorates the Washing of the Feet (Maundy) and the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with the Apostles. 

Critics of the Bible make much of the confusion caused by not understanding that the next day was considered to begin with the appearance of the stars rather than midnight or sunrise. 

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Have a blessed day,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net

10/21/18 Report - Haunted Ellis Island 2017 Quarter. Instructions for Creating a Coin Display Plaque. Ancestry Tests and Group Membership.

Written by the TreasureGuide for the exclusive use of treasurebeachesreport.blogspot.com.

Halloween Coin.

Many people say that Ellis Island is one of the most haunted places in America.

See https://maps.roadtrippers.com/stories/ellis-island-is-one-of-the-most-haunted-pieces-of-american-history.

I saw something interesting when viewing a 2017 Ellis Island National Monument Quarter. Look in the doorway at the top of the stairs.

I don't know how well the above picture shows it, but there appears to be a ghostly skeleton figure in the doorway.

I didn't do any editing or anything.  That is an unaltered photo.

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It seems that the series of posts on treasure displays had the desired effect.  I've heard from some readers who said that as a result of those posts they decided to start organizing and displaying their finds.  I wish I had done that a lot earlier than I did.

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Today I'm going to show my favorite method of creating displays for coins and other small objects.  As you know, there are a lot of things to be considered when mounting coins.  Valuable coins should not be mounted in any way other than encapsulation by a grading agency, but other coins can be mounted if done correctly.

I'm just going to quickly run you through the process of creating a coin display.  I'll give the basic instructions, but skip many of the options and fine details.

For coins that can be mounted, you don't want them to touch other metals and you don't want to glue them or anything like that.  Below is the TreasureGuide method for mounting coins and other small items.

1.  Once you know what coin or coins you want to display, the next step is to select a suitable piece of wood for the project.

Wood Cabinet or Flooring Samples.

Scrap wood or samples like those shown above can be considered.

Those wood samples were given to me by a neighbor who just built a new house.  I don't know why they gave them to me, but I guess they knew I would find a use for them.

2.  Design the layout.  Put the coins or other items on the wood and move them around until you decide how you want them displayed.  See how items show with different pieces of wood.

Five Pennies on a Sample Piece of Wood.

3.  Once you know what wood you want to use and how you want the items laid out, sand, stain, or otherwise prepare the wood.

For this illustration I decided to use a simple piece of scrap plywood and a single Eisenhower dollar.  I didn't treat the wood since I just wanted to quickly illustrate procedure.

Eisenhower Dollar I Chose for the Illustration.

4. Select a drill bit that will drill a hole the size of the coin.

1.5 Inch Drill Bit.

This is the one thing I think you might not have on hand and might need to buy.  You can get a good set of bits like this without spending much money.  They work with any regular electric drill.

A 1.5 inch bit will create a hole that is just the right size for the Eisenhower dollar.

1.5 Inch Drill Bit With Drilled Hole.

5.  Drill the hole.  For a coin, you might not want to drill all the way through the wood unless you want to be able to see both sides.

See how the coin fits the hole.  Try to make the hole as neat as possible.  Sand the hole as needed or desired.

I went through the entire illustration in about 20 minutes from start to finish so I wasn't real careful.

6.  Cut a round piece of soft cloth and place it in the hole as backing so the coin does not rub against the rough wood.

The coin should fit snuggly at this point.

7.  Get a piece of Plexiglas and cut it to the size of the wood.

I had an odd piece in the garage left over from when I cut one for a picture frame.

8.  Drill two small holes in the Plexiglas.  I actually used a Dremel tool that already had a small bit in it rather than changing the bit in the drill.

9 Insert two carpet tacks into the wood through the holes.

Tacks Holding Plexiglas Over Display.

10.  Print a label.  Very nice labels can be used - even gold foil.  I just laid a small sample label on the Plexiglas to give the idea.

As you can see I didn't bother to cut the Plexiglas to size for this illustration.

Arrowheads, shark teeth or any of a wide variety of small objects can be displayed like this.

It is a very good way to display suitable coins.  Display a single object or an entire set.

You can make the display as nice as you want.  I just did a quick and sloppy job for illustration purposes.  I didn't measure one thing - just eyeballed it, and it shows.

The main things I would do differently is finish the wood, be more careful and precise with the cuts, and make a nice label.

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Millions of Americans are using DNA test kits sold online to research their ancestry, either out of simple curiosity or to find answers about their identity.

But some academics warn the craze could reinforce racial stereotypes and divisions...

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/us-craze-for-dna-heritage-tests-may-bolster-racism-critics-warn/ar-BBOCZVx?ocid=spartandhp

I think it will do the opposite.  Most people will find out that they are not entirely one thing or another.  Many people will be surprised by the test results.  Some racists will find out that their ancestry is not so pure.

Knowledge generally does not support stereotypes.  Of course there are real questions about the test and anything can be misused.

On the same subject, I heard that the Cherokee tribal leader that spoke up in response to the Elizabeth Warren claims said that tribal membership requires one to be able to trace their ancestry back to a specific tribal ancestor.  That is similar to the requirements for membership in the Sons of the American Revolution.  To be a SAR member, genealogical records have to show that your ancestry includes can be traced to a specific person who fought in the Revolutionary War.

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The National Hurricane Center Atlantic map shows no activity.

The tides are not as flat as they have been recently.

The increase in surf that was predicted for the Treasure Coast earlier, is now predicted to be only around two to four feet.

Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net

10/20/18 Report - Civil War Artifacts Displayed. Unique Burial. Before Columbus There Was...

Written by the TreasureGuide for the exclusive use of treasurebeachesreport.blogspot.com.

Civil War Artifacts On A Dsiplay Created by Terry S.
Photo by Terry S.

Here is very nice treasure display from Terry S.  It displays a variety of Civil War artifacts given to him by a friend.  He used an old cupboard door to create the display.

Closer View of Descriptive Labels.

Photo by Terry S.

Terry made the labels using brown paper which he burned with a lighter.

Thanks again Terry.  Great Display!

That is a great use of a repurposed cabinet door along with a nice artistic touch on the labels.

When I get around to it, I'll have a post on using things you might have around the house to create displays and some tips on how to mount coins.

I often intend to do a post on a topic and actually start a post but don't finish it right away and then forget about it.  I know I started a couple other topics that I haven't finished yet, mainly because I had other things to post.  I just remembered this morning that I had this display from Terry that I hadn't posted yet.  I'm glad I remembered it.

I didn't originally intend to do a continual series on displays.  There were just so many nice things to show.  I'll be interrupting the series soon.

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Buried Chariot, Horse and Rider.

Source: See link below.

A buried chariot was discovered, but what makes it really unique is that the  horse and rider were buried with it.

Here is the link for the article.

https://allthatsinteresting.com/chariot-burial-site?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hunewsletter

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… New archeological evidence suggest that tuberculosis spread to the Americas from sea mammals before European explorers and settlers made contact with the New World, according to results of a study published in Nature.

Although modern strains of Mycobacterium tuberculosis from the Americas closely match those from Europe — indicating that human TB was introduced after Columbus — the new findings show that seals and sea lions, or pinnipeds, acquired the disease from humans in Africa and then carried it to the Americas more than 1,000 years ago...

Here is that link to the article about the stowaway bacterium.

https://www.healio.com/infectious-disease/respiratory-infections/news/in-the-journals/%7bdc97bd15-9c83-450b-b4cd-58093f4a9e5b%7d/tb-arrived-at-the-new-world-before-europeans?utm_source=Outbrain&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=ID

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Nothing new on the NHC storm map.

The surf predictions for the Treasure Coast remain unchanged.

Source: MagicSeaWeed.com

Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net

9/15/18 Report - Florence Finds Beginning To Come In. Nice Treasure Coast Shipwreck Artifacts On Display. 83 Foot Wave!

Written by the TreasureGuide for the exclusive use of treasurebeachesreport.blogspot.com.

Couple Florence Finds From the Treasure Coast.
Finds and photo by D. Renken.

I received an email with photos from D. Renken, who just found the above fake treasure coin and copper sheathing.  When you dig a fake like that, your first glimpse gets you excited before you realize that it is a fake.  D. R. said he quickly recognized this one as a fake.

He also sent me photos of a large sheet of shipwreck copper that he found some time ago (below).  He made a great wall display out of the copper and some spikes and nails.

Wall Display Of Shipwreck Copper, Lead, Spikes, Nails etc.
Finds and photo by D. Renken.

The large copper has a makers mark on it, which D. has been trying to identify.

Makers Mark on Copper Sheathing.
Photo by D. Renken.

If you can help identify the mark, please let me know.

That is the kind of display I highly recommend.  You will get more pleasure out of your finds if you clean them up and make a nice display.  This is a beautiful example.

Thanks for the photos D.

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I need to clarify something I said yesterday.  I said something like, I'm not a serious detectorist anymore.  I only meant that I don't detect a lot.  I didn't mean to suggest that I lost interest.  I am every bit as interested in detecting as I ever was.  I just don't get the opportunity to do it much.  I now have responsibilities that keep me from going out a lot.   I very much regret not being able to hunt more.  As a result I have to make the best use of my limited time in the field, which makes it even more important to make the most efficient use of my time.  That means I study to improve my effectiveness even more.  I also spend more time studying finds, and have learned a lot that way.

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83 foot wave?  Wow!

https://www.wptv.com/news/local-news/water-cooler/hurricane-florence-creates-monster-83-foot-wave

Thanks to Jorge Y. for that link.

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Mystery Find.
Find and photo by Scott C.

Scott C. found this item on one of the Treasure Coast shipwreck beaches and wondered what it might be.  He provided no indication of size.

To me it looks like a buckle, or perhaps a drawer pull.  What do you think.

I have no idea of age.  If it is cleaned up, there might be a mark.

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Source: nhc.noaa.gov

Looks like Florence will be turning and heading into the Ohio Valley.

Isaac as dissipated.

Joyce and Helen will stay far out in the Atlantic.

Maybe we'll get some good Fall storms.  It is not uncommon.   Florence didn't really do much for us despite the high water.

Source: MagicSeaWeed.com.

The surf has calmed down but will increase to three to four feet by Sunday.

I have a few more finds to show later.

Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net