So I want a Treasure of My own

[A#1]

In one way or another I've been inyerested in treasure hunting most of my life. From my earliest easter eggs, to my metal detector, ghost towns, ruins, local history and exploration, geocaching...to my latest gold prospecting adventure.

As I grow older, and realize my end is drawing nearer every day, I came yo the realization that i want to leave something behind......my treasure.

It may not be worth millions, but will be somewhat significant. It may not be sought after by anyone other than my family, but it honestly sounds enjoyable to work on in the later years of my life.

Has anyone else had this thought?

Ever seen any sites, or anything that may be of interest to someone like me?

 

[Tpmetal]

I have had this thought. I want to leave something for people to find. I've considered everything from burying my best finds, to producing my own coin that i can toss around in places i travel to.

 

[WaterScoop]

All of us with children leave a treasure behind. .. a piece of our genetic code. Not many know it is more valuable then gold.
We all love physical treasure however the emotional treasure left behind that we know we raised them right may not be found during our life time when they realize what great treasure is instilled in them as a result of great parenting.

I know it’s not the treasure you are referencing but I have thought your exact same thoughts then realized that there truly is more I can leave behind that is NOT physical or tangible.

Best of all no body can ever steal this treasure from them that is found deep within.


Cheers

 

[WaterScoop]

Welcome to our forum, glad you’re here.
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[Professor of Engineering]

Nice post, Thank You for sharing!

Welcome to the forum from Massachusetts!

 

[Raider19962]

This is an idea I've had many times. We're all out there hoping to find that magical Mason jar full of rare old coins. (As an aside, I once found a Mason jar buried under an old red brick sidewalk at a Colonial site, but turns out it was full of moldy marijuana seeds!) My point, though, is no one will ever find one if no one ever buries one. As avid hobbyists we sort of have a responsibility to the hobby to "re-seed" the field. I've kicked around ideas like a Mason jar or a metal box, whether or not to leave my grandkids a classic cryptic treasure map, or maybe multiple treasure caches with notes in each hinting at the others. Anything that I would love to find myself, within my meager financial abilities, of course. I once thought to write to Clive Cussler, whose literary fortune comes from books about lost treasures, to suggest he hide an interesting treasure with something from each of his books in it. Perhaps a suggestion that there are hints in each of his books to the location (which would increase sales of his books, by the way). I'd like to think that if I were crazy rich (which I assure you I am not) I'd find this an appealing diversion.

So, all you rich folk out there (Mr. Gates, Mr. Musk, etc.) get some folks working on this. My grandkids will be waiting for the adventure to begin!

If anyone has any ideas along this vein, let's hear them!

Raider

 

[AugustMoose87]

I like Tpmetals idea. I've thought about hiding/burying gold/silver/finds, but I guess I'm too cheap to do that knowing what the chances of it being rediscovered are. On the other hand, having a few dozen brass tokens made with some info about me or something, bury one in each of my favorite detecting spots. Or, as I'm typing I'm thinking "combine them"... bury a more significant treasure, and have coins made with info that will lead someone to it

 

[against the wind]

Some good ideas in this post. I wonder how much it will cost to have 100 medallions made up. Then comes the task of putting the correct words on the coin. Something like, KEVIN O, "TREASURE HUNTER EXTROADINAIRE" Or something a little less humble. lol

 

[against the wind]

Welcome to the forum from Port Allegheny, Pennsylvania

 

[chatterbait]

What about something not of value now but 1 or 200 years from now.Baseball cards,Trump stuff,newspaper or magazines(Which could be gone sooner then later)Just a thought.

 

[Escape]

Kind words and good deeds left behind profit all.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

Nope. I want to go out flat broke - just two coins for Charon.

Any of my good "things" I hope to gift to friends and relatives while I'm still alive. Or THE ADMIRAL's second husband might enjoy them after I croak. In which case it won't matter to me.

 

[Raider19962]

What about something not of value now but 1 or 200 years from now.Baseball cards,Trump stuff,newspaper or magazines(Which could be gone sooner then later)Just a thought.

Very good idea!

 

[Tpmetal]

What about something not of value now but 1 or 200 years from now.Baseball cards,Trump stuff,newspaper or magazines(Which could be gone sooner then later)Just a thought.

like all my wheat pennies.

 

[Charlie P. (NY)]

I just checked and a 1969 vintage Kentucky Fried Chicken bucket is selling for $50. Another, older, is listed at $175.

My Dad always said save the things that't AREN'T collectible because no one else does.