Roman Coin Finds In Michigan

[Michigan Badger]

Okay so you aren't going to believe this.

NOTE: This is true, I'm not kidding, and I didn't make this up.

I went back to that alley (fire lane) site where I dug the 1930 Model A Ford taillight yesterday and I get this nickel sound. I figured like cool--another Buff.

I'm using a full sized shovel since it's ruff ground about ready to be paved anyway.

I dig down and down and finally the signal is in the dirt. I sift it and this tiny silver round thing is laying there looking at me. What the heck! I pick it up and sure enough--a Roman coin! No way!

I turned it over to see if it was a button but nope--a coin.

I'm now thinking about how somebody must of lost it on the way to school for "show n tell."

I laugh and get another deep signal about 4 feet away. Up from the depths comes an ugly looking silver coin-like thing much thicker than the first one.

Then I remember that last year I dug a strange looking thin coin about 60 feet from where I was standing. I'll see if I can find it. It was very corroded so I just tossed it into one of my junk containers. I wonder?

No big deal I know but I've heard of people finding these in New York but never dreamed it would happen to me.

Collecting and cleaning ancient coins in America has been popular since the Victorian era.

You never know what that next dig will turn up

I just added a photo of the coin I dug last year at this site (very bottom picture). I put it into the rock tumbler for several hours. There are markings on it. You can barely make out an X to the right.

 

[creeper71]

Re: Romans Coin Finds In Michigan

don't know much about these..so my question is could this be a repro? Hope it's real an hope it's worth a bundle...

 

[Michigan Badger]

Re: Romans Coin Finds In Michigan

don't know much about these..so my question is could this be a repro? Hope it's real an hope it's worth a bundle...

No, I'm sure it's real. But these aren't worth much--very common coin type find in Europe.

Just a cool novelty find.

Thanks

 

[Iron Patch]

I know of 2 diggers who have turned up ancient coins, not common but it does happen.

 

[Michigan Badger]

I'm hoping this means my luck will change.

It's been a really bad year for me as far as finds go.

Badger

 

[Mr_Mojo_Risin]

Of course I can't back this up, but did read online a couple months ago that Roman artifacts have been found in the Lake Michigan vacinity and is believed that centuries ago the Romans and others went to Michigan/Wisconsin for the rich copper when the Great Lakes were still connected to the sea. You may find more info in the Wisconsin section on the forum index. Very cool. Certainly an unexpected find. I think I may have even found info on this when I googled "treasure" and "wisconsin"

 

[Hellcat]

Holy crap - sure look real although the second one is in purdy bad condition - not sure how much that would be worth. The first one looks not too bad, still fairly eroded but you can still see the markings. Good find, ey?

 

[Michigan Badger]

Of course I can't back this up, but did read online a couple months ago that Roman artifacts have been found in the Lake Michigan vacinity and is believed that centuries ago the Romans and others went to Michigan/Wisconsin for the rich copper when the Great Lakes were still connected to the sea. You may find more info in the Wisconsin section on the forum index. Very cool. Certainly an unexpected find. I think I may have even found info on this when I googled "treasure" and "wisconsin"

Thanks.

The idea of Romans coming to north America to trade with the native Americans is a lovely thought indeed.

Probably not what happened here but then on the other hand...

One side note is about 4 years ago I dug a cannonball and ca. 1760's French trader knife about 200 feet from where these coins were dug and they were about the same depth.

I can't prove it but I've wondered if the present day alley was once an Indian trail.

 

[Michigan Badger]

Holy crap - sure look real although the second one is in purdy bad condition - not sure how much that would be worth. The first one looks not too bad, still fairly eroded but you can still see the markings. Good find, ey?

Thanks much

 

[civilman1]

You can never tell what's going to be under the coil MB.....Some wilder stuff has been unearthed that shouldn't have been there.Congrat's to ya!!!

 

[Nana40]

That is so wild, Badger! You may be able to add to the gap in history with those finds! Ya never know? You say those aren't very valuable, but in the big scheme of things, those are worth much more than money! The information of where you are digging those alone, could be invaluable!

Stunning finds, indeed!!! WoW! That's a great site you have there!

Many congrats! Nana

 

[robfinds]

Hello Badger, think it's a coin of Constantine 1 , 313-41 AD. Here's one I found in England some time ago.

HH Robert.

 

[weasel606]

WOW i say excellent finds go back there and pound it slow and deep

 

[tymcmurray]

THAT is cool!!!
Congratulations!

 

[Michigan Badger]

That is so wild, Badger! You may be able to add to the gap in history with those finds! Ya never know? You say those aren't very valuable, but in the big scheme of things, those are worth much more than money! The information of where you are digging those alone, could be invaluable!

Stunning finds, indeed!!! WoW! That's a great site you have there!

Many congrats! Nana

Thanks Nana, as always you're too kind.

I really was reluctant to post these but another member encouraged me to do it. Since I really did dig them I have a clear conscience about it and that's what really counts anyway.

I'd sure like to know for sure how they got in that area. Most likely it was just some kid who got into his dad's collection and buried them in the alley as "hidden treasure." But other thoughts are sure a lot more fun.

But one thing is for sure--they've been there a long time.

And too I guess you're right, this site isn't so bad after all. I don't find loads of wheats and Indian heads, etc., but I do find some interesting history.

Badger

 

[Michigan Badger]

Hello Badger, think it's a coin of Constantine 1 , 313-41 AD. Here's one I found in England some time ago.

HH Robert.

Thanks much for the photos and I believe you're right.

Badger

 

[Treasure_Hunter]

Badger,

I'm glad you posted them, we already know immigrants brought coins with them from the old world, who's to say what coins they brought.

I do know this, as far as I am concerned you word is good and above reproach period. You have answered questions honestly for me since I started, which granted was only 2 years ago.

It was yours and VaBeachMax's posting about the Sovereign GT that got me interested in buying one, and every thing you said about it was true.

 

[MrBling]

I say "time travelers" dropped them. :P

 

[Derek752]

AAAAAAMAZZZZZZZZZZZZZING !!!!

M.B. killer ancient Roman coin finds in Michigan !!! We all need a machine that can make coins talk !!

Congrats

Derek

 

[trikikiwi]

Awesome finds, whatever their provenance.

Surely this is BANNER WORTHY !

I have read several comments from MDr's on the US side of the A ditch, about not having the opportunity to find Romans - mind you, I feel the same way
but now we know anything's possible

Mike