Metal Detecting in Japan-Three Hour Hunt at the Beach

[Coins4Cheese]

Did a three hour hunt today at a piece of land next to the ocean. Here's what I found.
Two 5 yen coins (5 yen=5 cents)
One 500 yen coin (500 yen=$5 )
A ball of metal (I don't know what it is; musket ball)
One spent bullet cartridge (Can anyone identify it for me?)
My total for today is 510 yen, or about $5.05 at todays exchange rate.

 

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[Ricky1601 aka pull tab king]

not positive but looks like a 7.62 blank round. there should be some numbers/ letters on the bottom of the base. those should give you the info needed to positively identify it. thanks for sharing and hh

 

[olepossum]

looks like japan millitary round

 

[Coins4Cheese]

not positive but looks like a 7.62 blank round. there should be some numbers/ letters on the bottom of the base. those should give you the info needed to positively identify it. thanks for sharing and hh

I can't see any letters or numbers underneath.

 

[Gilligan]

Wow, $5 for 3 coins aint bad!

 

[S.S.Tupperware]

Its a blank for sure, I guess 7.62 also...

 

[tymcmurray]

Nice hunt and way to get out there and hunt!!!!

Ty

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[ivan salis]

look at the rear base of the shell for markings

 

[Nekentros]

Please do your research before you metal detect in Japan...

Here are some resources to help you out in doing so:


Of particular importance:


CHAPTER IV Buried Cultural Property (Article 57 - Article 68)

CHAPTER V Historic Sites, Places of Scenic Beauty and/or Natural Monuments

CHAPTER VII Penal Provisions
(Criminal Penalties)

http://www.wipo.int/tk/en/laws/pdf/japan_cultural.pdf



And here is some more info:

Of interest is the breakdown of types of Cultural Properties:

http://www.bunka.go.jp/bunkazai/pamphlet/pdf/pamphlet_en_03_ver03.pdf