Lizards, Mantis and Old Coins

[Benjamin52]

Probably one of my last detecting trips here in Taiwan as I will be returning to Germany soon.

Had some fun detecting on a mountain path in central Taiwan known to have been used as a trade route for centuries.
I encountered many little creatures along the way and found one Qing dynasty Cash coin "同治通寶" Tong zhi tong bao from 1861-1875 time period which was rather bad shape but still an ok find..
My buddy was more lucky finding a little "spill" of two 18th century Cash coins in the same hole dating back to the late 17's.

Enjoy the pics and happy hunting.
Raise 'em coils!
Remnants of terrace agriculture
Hello friend!

What a beautiful animal
Square hole!!
Target recovered
Further down the trail

More friends!

End-day count. (Unfortunately mine was the crappiest condition and most modern one far right) Oh well.. still a good day!
"同治通寶" Tong zhi tong bao from 1861-1875 (at least it cleaned out fairly legible)

 

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[Trezurehunter]

Nice finds, and great photos.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on your finds and thanks for the post

 

[against the wind]

Congrats on your finds and thank you for the pictures.

 

[Westfront]

Cool finds! Personally i like the lizard most followed by the mantis. Your coin is prety cool too. Oh, when saying "cool", bring a warm coat and an ice pick when moving. Germany is a cold place right now....

 

[Benjamin52]

Cool finds! Personally i like the lizard most followed by the mantis. Your coin is prety cool too. Oh, when saying "cool", bring a warm coat and an ice pick when moving. Germany is a cold place right now....

Thanks, but don't worry I'm looking at some online stores that sell flame throwers to de-frost the ground for when we go detecting haha

 

[Scrappy]

Beauty hunt!

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Thank you for sharing! I love the lizard, what did it ring up on the ctx 3030?