Almost everyone has daydreamed about finding their own gold mine at one point or another. We’ve all seen one of those people at the beach mindlessly walking around with a metal detector. Initially, it may be a weird sight, and it’s easy to think that these people are wasting their own time, but you couldn’t be more wrong. Every day, thousands of people flock to the beach, and with that large crowd, it’s inevitable that valuable items like gold rings or earrings will occasionally be lost, and for those with a metal detector, finding even a single piece can lead to a significant payday. Here are 20 of the most amazing finds from metal detectors.
1. This man found a solid gold chain worth 50k.
2. Stumbling upon Excalibur in the middle of the woods is absolutely insane.
3. It’s time to call the cops because you just found some evidence.
4. This GoPro was found 5 months ago and is from 2015, there is only one video on it.
5. This guy casually stumbled upon solid gold ancient coins, now he’s a millionaire. Talk about a real life gold mine.
6. How much do you think this Sheriff’s badge from 1910 is worth?
7. Someone is definitely upset they lost this one.
8. This 17th century sword may have lost it’s edge, but not it’s value.
9. This is a gold mourning ring from the 1600s that reads, grace is better than gold.
10. Finding a Viking age spearhead could set you up for life.
11. This guy found Ralphie’s 1940 Orphan Annie secret society pin.
12. This pocket watch is so old it’s starting to get fossils on it.
13. That little tiny speck you see, is a priceless sapphire ring.
14. He’s found it, my precious.
15. This man just stumbled on a WWII helmet worth 2 grand.
16. This US coin from 1785 is worth 70k.
17. This MG42 looks like it’s thousands of years old.
18. This medieval sword is believed to have been made between 1490 and 1550.
19. If only this WWI compass was still usable.
20. All these solid gold finds make us want to go buy a metal detector.
