Let's look at the following three examples:
1st century coin
This coin was minted in 1276. And yep, I didn't find it on the beach!
It waited for many centuries, about 7 cm deep in a corner where no one had looked until now!
2. Old Templar Cross
This cross was located approximately 75 cm deep in the former Templar monastery.
At a depth where no one has yet searched.
3. Old cross on the beach
This masterpiece was found right in the middle of the beach in Santa Ponca. Judging by its oxidized state, it had been there for a long time. The reason it wasn't found every night by four or five detectorists is that it has the conductivity of a soda can pull tab! This means it registers as trash on the metal detector. And there are hundreds of such signals on every beach, which detectorists automatically filter out. Depending on the conductivity of a ring, it can also be registered as a bottle cap, aluminum foil, or similar item, and thus "survive" on the beach for a long time.
Underwater - after a long time
I don't think anyone looks forward to a storm as much as a metal detectorist. Strong winds create large waves and plenty of underwater movement. Old things from the last few decades are stirred up and brought to the surface. The days after the storm are rich days for finds.
So if you lost something a while ago, there is still hope!
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