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Also documented were 18 fibulae—brooches used to fasten garments—mostly made of iron or copper alloys. Although very deteriorated at the time of extraction, they were successfully restored at the CREAM laboratory in Vienne. One features a decorative motif similar to that of the aforementioned bracelets, suggesting stylistic coherence. Another stands out especially for its ornamental richness: it includes a cabochon with a low-relief disc, covered by a repoussé silver sheet. Based on its characteristics, this piece can be dated between the late 4th and early 3rd centuries BCE.
The two most striking tombs, however, are those that have preserved complete swords still in their respective sheaths. The first, found in tomb 782, contains an exceptional weapon. Its sheath, richly decorated with spiral motifs and ocelli, was designed to be worn at the side. The hilt and front plate are made of copper alloys and feature inlaid cabochons, some of which include swastika-shaped decorations and possibly fragments of glass paste. X-rays have also revealed symbols on the tip of the blade: a circle and a crescent moon, separated by a line—details that suggest it was made in the early 4th century BCE.
The second sword, from tomb 990, still has the suspension rings that allowed it to be worn close to the body. Although more restrained in terms of ornamentation—except for a pair of ocelli discreetly placed at the top of the sheath—it preserves traces of fabric adhered to the sheath’s oxidation. These textile fragments could belong to the deceased’s clothing, a shroud, or a protective cover. Its typology and dimensions also place it chronologically within the 4th century BCE...
Here is the link to learn more about the Iron Age site where these items were found.
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I always recommend studying a variety of treasures of the type you'd like to find. When it comes to Spanish Colonial coins, one of the best chances to do that is by studying the items listed in the SedwickCoiin treasure auctions.
Here are some highlighted items from the upcoming Sedwick Coins treasure auction (no. 37), which will be live May 7 - 8. As usual many of the lots were salvaged from the 1715 Fleet. Take a look.
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In 2019, a massive great white shark known as "Deep Blue" was spotted off the coast of Hawaii. Although not within the continental U.S., this sighting was significant, as it marked one of the largest great whites ever documented in proximity to American waters. Estimated to be over 20 feet long and weighing around 2.5 tons, Deep Blue became an icon for shark enthusiasts and researchers alike.
Here is the link for more about that large Great White,
Deep Blue (great white shark) - Wikipedia
Below is the first shark tooth I ever found, which happens to e a nice example of a Great Whate.
It is funny how you can hunt for years and then find your first of a type and then hunt many more years and never find another.
I've been to the area where this tooth was found many times and never found another. And there just has to be more there.
When I found it, I bent over to pick up what I thought ata the time was the corner of a mostly buried old bottle. Since that time, I've found many more shark teeth, but no more Great Whites.
Keep your eyes open while metal detecting.
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SurfGuru is predicting a two-to-three-foot surf for the entire week.
Good hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net