Relic Hunting In Karelia
Nights of Coins and Relics
My next two finds could be placed in the "Whatsit" (Unidentified Relic) category. The first one looked like an ordinary brass washer when I recovered it.
When I flipped it over, to my surprise, I noticed an 18th century coin encased within the copper frame.
It did not seem to be a medallion as it did not have an eyelet for hanging it on a chain. And the coin did not have a hole in it for being used as a washer.
What Would Be the Purpose of This Design?
The second "whatsit" was no less unusual.
Being 2.5 inches long, made of bronze and shaped irregularly, this relic was a classic "whatsit."
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It could be a part of some simple mechanism.
