Chinese medallion found in North Carolina. A Chinese medallion was found with a metal detector near Ashland, North Carolina at about two feet deep next to a mound The medallion was inscribed with the emperor's insignia and confirmed to date from around 1450 AD It was authenticated through a Chinese journal that described it in great detail
A Chinese medallion inscribed with the emperor's insignia was discovered near a mound in North Carolina. The brass artifact was dated to approximately 1426–1435 AD and authenticated through historical records. Researchers suggest the Chinese treasure fleet may have reached North America during the Ming dynasty.
Key Facts
- A Chinese medallion was found with a metal detector near Ashland, North Carolina at about two feet deep next to a mound
- The medallion was inscribed with the emperor's insignia and confirmed to date from around 1450 AD
- It was authenticated through a Chinese journal that described it in great detail
- The medallion has been featured on the History Channel
- The Chinese treasure fleet (Fangtu) reportedly traveled to North America via the Atlantic, through the Gulf, and up to Cahokia, Illinois
Related site: Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site — view location, images, and history on the Ancient Nerds map.
Source: The Roundtable Chronicles - Ep. 9 by Institute for Natural Philosophy