Reddit is a social media platform made up of thousands of user-created forums called subreddits, each dedicated to a specific topic. Users share posts, vote on content, and join discussions ranging from news and sports to memes and niche interests. In one thread, a user asked: “What is the oldest thing you own?”. Here’s a list of some of the fascinating answers people shared.
A Crinoid Fossil
Someone flexed with a 350-million-year-old crinoid fossil. Hard to beat that one.
Latin Poetry Book
Hogarth’s London in the 18th-century Latin poetry of Benjamin Loveling from 1738, complete with annotations.
Cello Built In 1780
The view inside a 245-year-old cello. Like a big empty room.
1900 Waffenbuilt Swedish Mauser
To keep it well preserved, avoid exposure to dirt, moisture, and mold.
First Edition Copy of Great Expectations
A true first edition of Dickens’ “Great Expectations” is made up of three volumes, published by Chapman and Hall in 1861.
1900 Dollar
Also known as “Morgan Dollar”
1850 Staff and Foot Officer’s Swords.
The sword is approximately worth between $700 and $1,000 at auction. Avoid cleaning it, since that would erase its value.
Roman Egypt Coin
This dates back to 60 AD, a impressive 1965 years ago.
Roman Denarius
This other currency is from 248 AD, almost 1800 years old
1969 Crissy Doll
A newborn today could be playing with something the same age as their grandparents.
Meteorite Ring
This last one is off the charts: jewelry (in this case a ring, though others claim to have earrings) made from material that could be 4.5 billion years old. Older than Earth itself.
