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Man stumbles across hoard of priceless coins while out for nature walk: ‘Face to face with history’
New York Post ^ | May 11, 2025 | Andrea Margolis

Posted on 05/12/2025 3:35:51 PM PDT by george76

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To: FLT-bird

Once the hoard’s value is estimated, the finder will be legally entitled to a reward of up to 45% of the assessed value, which in this case is sure to be substantial.

https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/73133


21 posted on 05/12/2025 5:38:54 PM PDT by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while illegals are put up in 5 Star hotels....................)
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To: HandyDandy

I’m ready to watch it all over again. The DETAILS in each episode were just amazing.

And the final scene? Well worth the price of admission.

I flat-out LOVE those guys! *HEART*


22 posted on 05/12/2025 6:03:25 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: af_vet_1981

OK. So I was being GENEROUS, LOL!

I told Beau that we need to keep all of our pennies from 1981 and before. Those have the most Copper in them.

When President Trump makes it LEGAL to smelt pennies again - and don’t think he WON’T - I’ll be ready! ;)


23 posted on 05/12/2025 6:06:51 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Yup. It was thoroughly engaging. It all added up, and that ending!! Then, upon watching the ending it made you think back over all that you had just watched and realize how it had all been pieced together. It stayed with me quite a while. And beautiful scenery. Clever/witty dialogue. A very well put together thoughtful project.


24 posted on 05/12/2025 6:11:03 PM PDT by HandyDandy (“Borders, language and culture.” Michael Savage)
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To: FLT-bird; DallasBiff; Diana in Wisconsin

Rumania, being part of the former Soviet system may have some rather nasty laws for “stealing” state treasures. If he is luck he will get a percentage of the treasure or it’s value.

Actually, a wheat penny can sometimes be worth something. The important thing is the date, mint mark, and condition. You can actually look on line for coin values. Ask.Google, for coin type, in this case “Wheat Penny, current values.” There are sites which tell you how to judge the grade of the coin, which can range from Good - 8, and higher. With Good you can read the date of the coin, but there is quite a lot of wear. Values go up to Mint Proof and Uncirculated, with numbers in the 60s.


25 posted on 05/13/2025 2:20:17 AM PDT by gleeaikin (Question Authority: report facts, and post their links)
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To: FLT-bird; DallasBiff; Diana in Wisconsin

Rumania, being part of the former Soviet system may have some rather nasty laws for “stealing” state treasures. If he is luck he will get a percentage of the treasure or it’s value.

Actually, a wheat penny can sometimes be worth something. The important thing is the date, mint mark, and condition. You can actually look on line for coin values. Ask.Google, for coin type, in this case “Wheat Penny, current values.” There are sites which tell you how to judge the grade of the coin, which can range from Good - 8, and higher. With Good you can read the date of the coin, but there is quite a lot of wear. Values go up to Mint Proof and Uncirculated, with numbers in the 60s. I have some old large pennies which my father found when he was living and trapping in Arizone during the depression. One was 1822 and very worn. Several others are in the 1840s and fairly good condition.


26 posted on 05/13/2025 2:24:58 AM PDT by gleeaikin (Question Authority: report facts, and post their links)
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To: gleeaikin

Yep. You’ve told me this, before. I should just send the pounds and pounds of pennies I have to you, LOL!

Why couldn’t he have left me a few pounds of 1800’s mint-condition Silver Dollars? ;)


27 posted on 05/13/2025 6:33:28 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have, 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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I give this guy credit for not being a thief. The treasure belongs to whoever owns the land.
28 posted on 05/13/2025 6:37:31 AM PDT by Varda
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Dacian silver treasure found in Romania
April 13, 2025
https://www.thehistoryblog.com/archives/72903


29 posted on 05/20/2025 11:22:22 PM PDT by SunkenCiv (Putin should skip ahead to where he kills himself in the bunker.)
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