Some examples are cannon balls, Spanish Reales, Civil and Revolutionary War relics as well as jewelry from beaches like working watches, sterling silver and gold rings. The gold rings were instantly taken almost before I could free them of the dirt by my lovely wife Junice. Which was okay since she supports my hobby. Plus not to mention hundreds of regular clad coins. All too much to mention or show.
For years I always wanted to enter one of those beach hunting competitions. Well, this was my year. I entered the competition not knowing what to expect. Relying on 20 years of relic hunting experience and an excellent metal detector and hoping for the best of course. I won First Place prize, a gold coin at the Tidewater Coin and Relic Competition held at Virginia Beach this year. Also silver coins, Liberty Half, and clads. Needless to say I was overwhelmed with excitement.
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