Treasure Beaches Report: Pt. 2. (2020 and Beyond). : 11/3/25 Report - Odd Earring Find. Buck and Ball. Bronze Artifacts. Collecting Checks.

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Two Views of Unusual Earring Find.

This is an unusual earring. I think it looks vintage South Asia or Middle East. It looks silver but I haven't tested yet. Clip on is kind of unusual for the style. Maybe it is just made to look exotic.

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Musket balls unearthed at Culloden Battlefield could be from a "valiant action" by a small number of troops that saved thousands of Jacobites' lives, say archaeologists.

The balls, which are made of lead, were among more than 100 projectiles uncovered at the 279-year-old battleground near Inverness earlier this month.

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Culloden Battlefield finds could be evidence of 'valiant action'

A lot of buck and ball shot has been found on the Treasure Coast beaches.

Spanish ships historically used buck and ball ammunition, which consisted of a lead ball combined with multiple smaller lead pellets (buckshot). This combination was designed to enhance the effectiveness of the musket by increasing the spread of the shot, making it more lethal at close ranges.

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The Scythian animal style is a distinct artistic tradition characterized by its stylized animals. It has been found in various forms across the Eurasian steppe, including in petroglyphs, tattoos, personal adornments, and horse gear.

It is believed to have a Central Asian origin, slowly spreading across the steppe together with early nomadic groups. However, due to the often imprecise or unknown dating of many Scythian animal style artifacts, there is still considerable ambiguity surrounding them....

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Ancient Scythian animal-style art began with functional objects, study finds

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This is something I never thought about much, although I have a few interesting examples myself - collecting checks.

Some checks are quite artistic in design, which allows you to tailor your collection. Do you like wildlife, farm scenes, or interesting buildings? The possibilities are endless. You also don’t have to hunt for a particular illustration. You simply determine what to select based on interest, price, and general condition.

While checks won’t be uncirculated, they’re usually in acceptable shape and generally don’t have a lot of wear. Though they can be hard to read, as some people’s handwriting can be quite sloppy!

You can also find great autographs. I once saw a check signed by Bob Hope! Checks signed by famous people don’t need to be fancy; the autograph alone is enough....