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HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25161 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 7:15 pm 1787 John Wilkinson Iron Master Condor Token Box/ Opium Box/Locket Not sure when the adulteration occurred, but this is not a new thing. But it would have been quite a challenge to machine this in the late 18th century, although it was certainly possible. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff

mcshilling Pillar of the Community Canada 9159 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 7:26 pm That one is different and a bit harder too do than the ones we normally see . Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 7:34 pm Absolutely, most interesting! Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25161 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 7:55 pm From, uh, "acquaintances" in my youth many many decades ago, the opium allusion is probably only an illusion. But it is an active BIN on the bay if anyone is interested. Disclaimer: I have no association with the seller. Just saw this item as I was scrolling through their store looking for Louisiana trade tokens. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
loonielewy Pillar of the Community Canada 1778 Posts	Posted 01/12/2023 7:55 pm I'm calling, modern equipment, 2 old coins. How about a rim shot. . I had too. 1 together, 1 apart please. . I like the seam on the rim model. . Haven't tried that one yet. "We are poor little lambs...who have lost our way...Baa...Baa...Baa" In memory of those members who left us too soon... In memory of Tootallious March 31, 1964 - April 15, 2020 In memory of crazyb0 July 27 2020. RIP. In memory of T-BOP Oct. 12, 1949 - Jan. 19, 2024 Edited by loonielewy 01/12/2023 8:00 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95801 Posts	Posted 01/13/2023 2:34 pm Nice Magician coin, well done with the lathe and or CNC machine. This took 2 coins to accomplish. I would love to see a pic of the edge (assembled). Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25161 Posts	Posted 01/13/2023 2:51 pm Those are the pics the seller has on the ebay listing. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Edited by HondoB 01/13/2023 2:51 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95801 Posts	Posted 01/13/2023 3:24 pm Ah ok, never mind on new pictures then... Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 188213 Posts	Posted 01/14/2023 9:41 pm Very interesting! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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