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    Curse Broken! Bucket Lister!

    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!
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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 too purposely 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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    Whaddaya think?
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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
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    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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