Hey everyone, got out for 2 hours this weekend, due to rain. This is the highlight, she's toasty but a nice toasty IMO. Found in the local sandbox I think the weather might finally be turning pretty soon, so that always seems to make the hunting better. As always thanks for looking and happy hunting!
Arthur,it’s likely the result of boredom and the coin getting “worked”, or it was actually being used for a purpose. It’s hard to say sometimes what the heck happened. Any ideas on your end?
Always love to see them draped busts pop out.Congratulations!!!
No well-informed idea, unfortunately... but it looks like it was done intentionally, doesn't it? And I bet there's an interesting story behind it. Could have been done to make a sort of pocket tool? Something that could be used to sharpen a point on a softer material, like wood or bone, maybe. Someting tiny like a pen or a needle. Or if the notch was originally sharp, to cut thread?
Just guessing. I got curious, and was hoping someone had seen something like it before. Probably overanalyzing.
Fantastic find! Congrats!
Heck, you east coast guys don't even need to go to a sandbox to get your bust coins. All you need to do is stand in a random field. Blindfold yourself. Throw rock in any direction. And I'll bet the rock hits a bust coin. Right ?
Nice coin, would definitely be a bucket list find for me. Congrats
Appreciate all the comments folks! I havent hunted since I found the draped bust really itching to get back out there! Good luck to you all and happy hunting!
I am going to try and get out tonight. Probably tomorrow too.