tuatara
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We're after rare coins
It’s true that we don’t have much history here, Down Under, and when we say ‘modern’ we mean ‘modern’, and not the 18th century
. However, it’s also true that some of Australian vintage coins will outprice valuable ancient finds and common-date gold coins. There is a slim chance of finding them but I would not miss trying. That’s why I just love 1900+ sites. A week ago we were crossing an abandoned industrial zone of 1980’s (AD) and spotted in the dry grass shards of black whiskey and case gin bottles that are about 100 years older than the zone itself. There were also remains of amethyst glass so common during the turn of 20th century. Among them we picked up this colourful marble.
It is possible that the zone was built over a household circa the later part of the 19th century. We decided to give this zone a go. A lot of good targets kept us busy. I mean the targets were giving good readings on Explorer and were raising some hopes till we were unearthing them
. Soon we had a huge bagful of agro machinery spare parts and could assemble our very own tractor. When we were at the point of leaving the place, the first coin - ½ penny of 1922 - popped up. The wrong date. Minted a year later, it would have been a scarce one. Then on the border of some big piece of alum crap we heard a half-signal and decided to dig it. Again ½ penny. This time of 1935. A common coin but its condition and patina are incredible.
If something rare is out there, it will be in a very good shape because this industrial waste is kind to relics. After all those spare parts we were not so keen on digging louder signals but tried a coupla and got a florin of 1918 and a vintage sterling bangle with turquoise.
In the same hole we found those pretty black bakelite buttons of 1920’s – 1930’s. They are called antique by collectors to set them apart from the later plastic buttons.
The next week we’re coming back. We might not find anything but at least I will know that we are not leaving money behind.
It’s true that we don’t have much history here, Down Under, and when we say ‘modern’ we mean ‘modern’, and not the 18th century
. However, it’s also true that some of Australian vintage coins will outprice valuable ancient finds and common-date gold coins. There is a slim chance of finding them but I would not miss trying. That’s why I just love 1900+ sites. A week ago we were crossing an abandoned industrial zone of 1980’s (AD) and spotted in the dry grass shards of black whiskey and case gin bottles that are about 100 years older than the zone itself. There were also remains of amethyst glass so common during the turn of 20th century. Among them we picked up this colourful marble. It is possible that the zone was built over a household circa the later part of the 19th century. We decided to give this zone a go. A lot of good targets kept us busy. I mean the targets were giving good readings on Explorer and were raising some hopes till we were unearthing them
. Soon we had a huge bagful of agro machinery spare parts and could assemble our very own tractor. When we were at the point of leaving the place, the first coin - ½ penny of 1922 - popped up. The wrong date. Minted a year later, it would have been a scarce one. Then on the border of some big piece of alum crap we heard a half-signal and decided to dig it. Again ½ penny. This time of 1935. A common coin but its condition and patina are incredible.If something rare is out there, it will be in a very good shape because this industrial waste is kind to relics. After all those spare parts we were not so keen on digging louder signals but tried a coupla and got a florin of 1918 and a vintage sterling bangle with turquoise.
In the same hole we found those pretty black bakelite buttons of 1920’s – 1930’s. They are called antique by collectors to set them apart from the later plastic buttons.
The next week we’re coming back. We might not find anything but at least I will know that we are not leaving money behind.
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