Wonderful piece of history. I love the sort of "beveled" appearance of some cobs.
Oh, yes! I can see why that crocodile would be irresistible! :woot: I have a thing for capricorns (my own Zodiac symbol). I see you've got a...
It's a nice looking set. I dunno about the value, either.
I'd love to see some pictures of your process.
Oh, yes indeedy.
Hey, welcome back, @Mountain Man ! Hope you're staying warm!
If I told you that, then I'd have to kill you. ;)
My oldest personally-dug silver coin is a circa 1300-1310 silver penny of King Edward I "Longshanks". Found in England, of course. [IMG] My...
Did you dig that 1853 dime, Sal? I dug a few Seated dimes back in my detecting days. Not an 1853, though.
My sole siliqua is not quite as attractive as yours, but it has a fun 1887 pedigree. [IMG]
Very handsome, with nice cabinet toning!
Seated, you say? We've got a giveaway for that... ;) Wasn't there already a Seated Saturday post recently? I seem to recall posting all my...
If you're wondering what @Elizabeth Shamblin looks like without coins on her eyes, here she is on the right, in our sibling photo taken last...
No doubt you've heard about the old custom of people placing coins over a dead person's eyes, right? That custom goes way back to the ancient...
It is time for Round 4! :) [ATTACH] CTF Giveaway 2, Round 4 Donor: @Elizabeth Shamblin (my sister) Availability: international To enter: 1)...
It is now time for the Round 3 drawing! :) [ATTACH] Our lucky number was... 86! [ATTACH] And Post #86 was by... @Sting 60 !...
Thanks for the updates, y'all. Round 3 drawing shall be forthcoming soon.
Great piece of history there!
Yeah, I've always thought those were neat. Like the D.B. Cooper dollars.
Always liked that Hadrian type, too.
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