5/22/25 Report - Endoscopic Camera Used to Discover Royal Artifacts. Government Claims Gold Discovery. Penny Superstitions.

 

Written by the TreasureGuide for the exclusive use of the Treasure Beaches Report.

In a discovery that has captivated historians and art enthusiasts alike, an extraordinary trove of medieval royal artifacts has been unearthed after being hidden for more than 80 years. The collection includes intricately designed crowns, scepters, and insignia crafted for European monarchs during the height of their reigns. Concealed during the tumult of World War II these treasures represent not only the wealth and power of the monarchs but also a window into the burial traditions and cultural identity of the time.


The treasures were first discovered in 1931 during routine cleaning, only to be hidden again when war broke out in 1939. Despite multiple attempts to locate them over the decades, the artifacts remained elusive until a team of researchers turned to modern techniques. Using an endoscopic camera in 2024. they explored the crypts where the treasures were believed to be concealed. Finally, in December, they uncovered the items wrapped in newspapers dated September 1939—a poignant reminder of the chaos that led to their concealment...

Here is the link for more about that.

Long-Lost Royal Treasures Hidden During WWII Unearthed from Cathedral

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A French farmer discovers a gold deposit worth 4 billion euros, but the state claims it and leaves him with nothing – It has opened a debate on the ownership of mineral resources.

Michael Dupont was the French farmer who found gold in his land, he said he had seen something shining in the clay and he couldn’t believe he was stepping on gold nuggets. This was unusual in France so the French government took action on this matter.

Dupont wasn’t allowed to keep digging for more because the gold must be analyzed to know if its value is worth the investment on the extraction. There are also environmental and historical issues since the mining activities might damage the ecosystem and some cultural heritage could be destroyed.

You might be thinking: well, if the farmer couldn’t keep looking for gold nor keep the gold, he must have received some kind of compensation. That’s not the case, the law says natural resources are government property even though someone finds it on their territory. So, he made a discovery, but was not rewarded in any way...

Here is the link for more of that story.

A French farmer discovers a gold deposit worth 4 billion euros, but the state claims it and leaves him with nothing - It has opened a debate on the ownership of mineral resources

Thanks to William K. for that link.

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As you probably know, there is some possibility that the U.S. will quit producing pennies.  Pennies have a long history and have changed a lot.  The U.S. one-cent coin was once much larger than it is now.  Here is a large cent that I once found.

1829 U.S. Large Cent
 Found by Garrett Ace Metal Detector.

I like finding large cents.  Partly because they are findable but still not very common.  I've talked about that before.

But the U.S. one cent coin has a long history and being as common as it is, has a fairly large body of literature and superstition surrounding it.

 You've probably heard some variation of "Find a penny, pick it up, and all day long, you'll have good luck."  

Some people say, "If it is heads up, pick it up, but if it is heads down, leave it on the ground". A heads down penny is supposed to be bad luck, I guess.  It has also been said that a found penny should not be kept, but turned heads up and passed on to a friend or stranger.

In Ireland and parts of northern Europe it was said that pennies belonged to fairies or leprechauns, so when you found a lucky penny, you were to spit on it and throw it into the nearby bushes or foliage to return them to the creatures and receive good luck in return.

You've probably heard of the traditions of placing a coin under the cornerstone of a new building or under the mast of a ship.  I once found a 1909 penny when a house built in 1909 was torn down.  It was in mint condition except for a few scratches.  I think it could have been under the cornerstone of that house.

Here are some other superstitions having to do with pennies.

Carrying a penny for good luck.

Throwing a penny overboard for safety when traveling by ship.

Keeping a jar of pennies in the kitchen for good luck.

Putting money in a wallet or purse given as a gift.  My grandmother always did that one.

Keeping a coin hidden in a baby's crib.

Putting a received penny in your pocket to attract more.

Coins with holes are especially lucky.

Tossing a penny with the idea that your worries will go with it.

Tossing a penny into a wishing well.

Keeping a penny in your shoe.   (Remember the penny loafers?)


I know that a lot of people will not pick up pennies on the street or when detected.  I do.  I always like to take them home and look for any mint errors or other interesting things I might be able to find on them.  I always check my change too.  Newly received change goes in one pocket so I can look at it when I get home.

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Source: Surguru.com.

It doesn't get much flatter than that.  A little off-shore wind will keep it especailly flat.  Only moderate tides too.

Good hunting,

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