Relic Hunting In Karelia

Nights of Coins and Relics

The night was taking over, and I turned on my headlamp. In the second quadrant, the coins began "popping out" of the ground as well.

Coin in Dirt

Another Russian 1855 1 Denezhka

Another 1855 1 Denezhka Coin

The next solid signal indicated a coin that was buried 10 inches deep. Right away I knew it was a coin from the 17th century.

Deeply Buried Coin

Swedish Coin, circa 17th Century

Swedish Coin, circa 17th Century

The following picture shows a coin similar to the one I found.

1666 1/6 Ore Minted Under the Rule of Carl XI (1660-1697)

Swedish 1666 1/6 Ore Coin

I almost stepped on the rake and tripped while looking at the detector's display.

A 100% Wood-Made Rake Left by Farmer in the Field

Rake Made 100% of Wood