Years ago, Dan/Del and George took me to my first cellar hole...and the first colonial thing (technically not colonial) I ever witnessed being found was a Nova Constellatio coin. Such an amazing, historical artifact! Google it! Well...I've waited a dozen years to finally find one...sure, mine is mostly missing and possibly the worst copper ever posted but I FOUND ONE!
The almost month long GW curse is broken!
Last edited by OxShoeDrew; 03-30-2022 at 03:18 PM.
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Congrats, Drew! Heck, anybody can find a round one! Yours is unique!
Its shape is a head-scratcher. I wonder if it was used for something, or is this just random mutilation? Either way, it sure is a curiosity.
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Hey congrats on the Nova , Drew ! a very interesting specimen toopurposely halved at some point (probably to make change ) but I'm with Tony on this one and think it was specifically used as something .
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Wow Drew, congrats on the Nova! Would love to know why they did that & what it was used for.
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Nice one Drew! I'd take a half a Nova any day. I agree with Rebel.
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That’s an amazing find and piece of history. Congrats!
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Congrats on the bucket lister. Maybe the next quest is figuring out what it was made for as I agree with the rest of the guys it looks like it was purposely made for some use. Congrats. WD
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Congrats Drew! Other than gold, that would be my #1 bucket lister which unfortunately probably won't be found in the Midwest. Certainly a unique specimen. Guessing now the ice is broken you'll probably soon find a whole one. Good luck and HH!
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I think that coin made into a skinning device is a real solid guess. WD
Total silver 11 - Goal 50 (2024 Finds) - 1 Ben Franklin -1 SLQ ('24) - 1 Washington - 0 Barber Dimes - 3 Mercury Dimes- - 3 Roosevelt Dimes - 0 V Nickels - 0 Buffalos - 2 War Nickels - 2 Indian -- 31 Wheats - $25.75 in clad (2 1$ Bills) Relics: MILESTONES since 2012: 1700 silver coins - 8000 Clad Quarters - 500 Roosevelts - 750 Mercury Dimes
Congrats on the coin Drew, I never heard of Nova Constellatio before, so I looked it up. I keep learning about all these cool things you guys find and post on here.
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