Relic Hunting In Karelia

Nights of Coins and Relics

As soon as I asked the Gods Of Metal Detecting, "Where were the coins?"- a coin "announced" itself at the depth of 10".

Dug Coin in Deep Hole

Another Swedish 1666 1/6 Ore

Another Swedish 1666 1/6 Ore Coin

Five minutes later, a coin with a shiny green patina showed up.

Coin with Strong 18th Century Patina

I could see that this Russian coin had survived the destructive effects of both minerals and fertilizers.

Coin Survived Effects of Mineralization

1734 1 Denga Minted Under the Rule of Anna (1730-1740)

Russian 1734 1 Denga

A medium caliber musket ball came out as well.

Medium Calibre Musketball