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Full Metal Digger
03-04-2019, 10:31 AM
Hey Diggers,
My first silver coin of 2019 was found in a plowed field. It's a hammered coin and it's a little beat up from the plow but I'll gladly take it! It dates to 1659 or 1660 and was minted in Trier. Trier was a city-state and considered to be it's own country at that time. The coin is a 1/2 Albus and depicts St. Peter holding the key to heaven in his right hand and in his left hand is the book of life.

Tony Two-Cent
03-04-2019, 01:57 PM
That is a wonderful specimen, Dave! So old! A few small pieces missing around the edge but all of the important details are still there. Congrats on the amazing find!

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Noah
03-04-2019, 02:29 PM
Absolutely love it man. Christian faith/heritage was strong then in Europe. Love seeing the culture of the times on the old coins. Wishing I was there with you bro!! Congrats! :notworthy:

Digger_O'Dell
03-05-2019, 12:38 PM
Wow, amazing coin and history too. I'm certainly jealous!

Ill Digger
03-10-2019, 12:01 AM
So cool! Another great find Dave!
Congrats brother! :thumbsup02: