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Not a fossil, possibly an old coin which is very interesting. I know In ancient China they made coins with holes in the middle so you could put a string through them. However, it wouldn’t make sense to have an ancient Chinese coin found in Florida

I thought it was strange too. That’s why I figured I’d ask here Incase anybody else has seen or found anything like it. That’s really cool to know. Thank you!! My friend found a bigger solid piece without a hole also with Chinese markings on it.

I know during age of exploration China came here and landed in Florida and maybe that is how it could be 600 years old

@James-Duffy i didn’t see anything about China exploring Florida, so either this isn’t what we think it is or it will rewrite history, which unfortunately isn’t as likely

Now I’m really intrigued to find out exactly what it is. What kind of place would you guys suggest I take this too to find out more info?

A paleontologist at some local college possibly could find some more answers.

I’d say an archeologist would be more helpful, as this is human history

Thank you both 😊

Go look at some pictures of a archaeologist or paleontologist didn’t work Chinese coins I swear it is one

This is no China coin this is japenese

That’s really interesting. I think a lot depends on where you find it. To me it looks like a currency used by the Qing dynasty inscribed with Qianlong Tongbao, minted between the 1700’s I believe. Chinese relics have been found along the east coast of Florida from Spanish shipwrecks. Also, their have been finding of Ming dynasty artifacts on Juno Beach. Definitely A piece I would get looked into.