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Silvertongue Inner circle One day I will die leaving behind 2426 Posts |
I have a 1756 silver reale
For as long as space exists,
And living beings remain in cyclic existence, For that long, may I too remain, to dispel the sufferings of the world. -Shantideva Engaging in the Conduct of a Bodhisattva |
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9987 Posts |
I was once told to only use "old coins" -- those caressed a thousand time in prcatice.
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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shomemagic Inner circle Missouri 2231 Posts |
1912 English Penny I use with White Star
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rutabaga Inner circle Toronto, Canada 1283 Posts |
Great advice Funsway!
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts |
"The Iron Crown of Morgoth"
"An ancient coin from the reign of Melkour (named Morgoth, "The Enemy" by the elfs) in Angbaund some 5,000 years ago. The pieces in this hoard appear to be of one of the earliest varieties, and were found sealed in a clay jar with oil, and thus are in astonishingly fine condition given their extreme age. Inscribed in primitivistic runes "MLKR" on obverse and "ANgBNd" on reverse. The iron crown of Melkor shown on obverse with the three Silmariuls, and the dragon representing Ancalagoun the Black spouting flame on reverse above the battlements of Thangorodruim. . Ancalagoun was later slain by an arrow shot by Eareundil himself from the back of an eagle during an epic battle in which the fall of Ancalagoun from on high smote Thangoroudrim to utter ruins and spelt the defeat of Morgouth. These coins were issued by Melkour as a medium of exchange for his slaves and minions, for purposes of gambling, purchases of weapons, and rot-gut liquor." And YES, I actually use this coin!
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Count Zapik Loyal user UK 205 Posts |
For me...1883 is a great date to have on a silver coin. The year the planet experienced the monumental eruption of Krakatoa. Makes me feel as if I'm walking around with the weight of real history in my pocket. I suppose it's a human being thing.......! In truth it maybe means nothing at all.
I feel as if I have been whisked here from another life....it may even have been my own!
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TWOCAN Special user PORT RICHEY FL 879 Posts |
10.000 BC
Profits over people are a common thing . Be uncommon and be the best .
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Mobius303 Inner circle Lakewood, Ohio 1309 Posts |
1882 Morgan Silver dollar
1879 Copper coin I have one that is an 1878 or 1879 worn almost smooth coin that I always carry with me. I like the feel of these old coins. I have one from J757 ?? I think that means it is from 1757 but who knows. I liked the look of this coin and it is a little bigger than a Silver Dollar or Walking Liberty Silver dollar. Mobius |
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The Wizard of Hearts Veteran user Tulsa, Oklahoma 323 Posts |
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On 2009-05-29 19:35, TWOCAN wrote: And the date on it included the "B.C." part, too? |
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Decibel33 Loyal user 229 Posts |
I googled ancient coins just so I could fit in. So, here's mine from the year 312...
Actually I have no idea how old that coin is, but my oldest coin is probably from the 1980's Click here to view attached image. |
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Douglas Lippert Inner circle E Pluribus Unum 2343 Posts |
All my coins are 1921.
Douglas Lippert
Former I.B.M. Ring #8 Secretary |
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gaddy Inner circle Agent of Chaos 3528 Posts |
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On 2009-05-30 00:12, Decibel33 wrote: do you actually use that coin?
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funsway Inner circle old things in new ways - new things in old ways 9987 Posts |
I do not do a lot of coin sleights - arthritus, but ustacould and prefered to use said sleights with other objects than actual coins -- stones, nuts, etc. So, my Dad had this slice of wood from a Bristle Cone Pine cut back in 1904 before such things were illegal. It was larger than a silver dollar and somewhat difficult to use, and appreciating its value, I gave it to a museum. They counted 3271 growth rings, plus another 105 since it was cut -- that's 3376 years old!
Does that count? I've also used petrified Sand Dollars -- maybe 3,000,000 years old, but can't tell; but it does beg the question of what "coin" means. Must be used as "money?" Roman soldiers were often paid in salt, the source of the word 'salary' and even "soldier" by way of "solidus" - an ancient gold coin that replaced salt wafers. So, is doing a Salt Vanish performing a 'coin' trick? I think not, but what does "coin" mean to a lay spectator and does it make a difference? Probably should become a separate thread. -- or die in shame ;-)
"the more one pretends at magic, the more awe and wonder will be found in real life." Arnold Furst
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