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| Source: MSN.com link below. |
On Monday, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration designated the 18-square-mile area a national marine sanctuary—the first in nearly two decades. The Mallows Bay-Potomac National Marine Sanctuary holds not only remains of the “ghost fleet” of WWI vessels, but also Civil War-era shipwrecks, and Native American archaeological sites dating back 12,000 years...
https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/tripideas/ghost-fleet-of-sunken-warships-declared-a-national-marine-sanctuary/ar-AAE2kAr?ocid=spartandhp
Drones are providing some nice images.
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Gaylen C. sent the following email and photo below.
The story of the young lady finding a big sharks tooth in an unusual place reminded me of one I also found in an unexpected spot. The tooth pictured was found in a brand new load of oyster shell that my father had ordered for his driveway. Just west of Lakeland! I have had this thing almost 30 years now. Maybe you or one of your followers is knowledgeable in shark tooth identification and could name the former owner, It's really big, but not the dark look of megalodon at all. Those serrations are still pretty sharp. That load of oyster shell could have come from anywhere, including the phosphate mines all along Hwy 60. That shark had nothing to do with the missing finger, but that's not what I tell my grandchildren. LOL
Also found what I believe is a gator tooth in some freshly mulched plant bed as I left a restaurant after lunch. Would a gator tooth be hollow?
Loved the Declaration post.
Loved the Declaration post.
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Tooth Found by Gaylen C.
Photo by Gaylen C.
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And here is the other one.
Again, what do you think?
You can find things in strange places.
I'll have more on this after I give you a chance to give your thoughts.
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A clump of dirt initially dismissed as nothing more than a pebble has turned out to be one of the most significant 18th century artifacts ever found in North Carolina, archaeologists say.
“No bigger than a pea,” the clump was washed to reveal a pressed glass jewel, etched with a Colonial-era code: “Wilkes and Liberty 45.”
Archaeologist Charles Ewen told McClatchy those words were infamously seditious in the 1760s, and indicate the excavated tavern in Brunswick Town was likely a den of rebellious Americans.
“That was a rallying cry for those in opposition of King George III,” says Ewen, director of Phelps Archaeology Laboratory and professor at East Carolina University in Greenville...
You'll want to read more about that. Here is the link.
https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/article232283702.html
Don't pass up something just because it looks like a clump of dirt.
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From Sedwick Auctions -
Now is not too early to consign to our
Treasure, World, U.S. Coin & Paper money Floor Auction #26. Like
last time, we have secured the DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando -
Disney Springs in Orlando, FL, and we have locked in the date: Oct 31- Nov.
2, 2019 (with lot viewing & Guest Speakers on Thursday, October 31
and Live Floor Auction on November 1-2, 2019). Please let us know
now if you plan to attend, so that we can make a preliminary head
count and expand the room-block reservation if necessary.
We recommend not waiting until the last week to consign to give you priority to your material. Please consult with us about your consignments now. Also, there is plenty of time to meet to discuss your consignment in person. You will be able to see us at two upcoming shows this summer: FUN (Florida United Numismatists) Summer Show in Orlando, FL July 11-13 (booth #730), and ANA World's Fair of Money in Rosemont, IL August 13-17 (booth #1429) As new members of the Professional Numismatist Guild, we're also setting up at the PNG Day event on Aug. 12. Will also be offering much new inventory at these shows! We will travel to you for qualified consignments.
We are honored to announce the much anticipated Collection of John Pullin Mexican Silver and Gold Cobs, most of which come from the 1715 Fleet, featuring several finest and unique pieces with very sought-after pedigrees. A lot of collectors have been waiting for this opportunity and we know there will much spirited bidding in person.
Mr. Pullin, a
well-known numismatist and long time collector, will be part of our educational
talks the day prior to the sale, giving participants a chance to meet
the man behind one of the most interesting collections of Mexican
cobs put together over the last two decades with a focus on 1715 Fleet
pieces.
We look forward to hearing from you, with thanks in advance.
Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC
P.O. Box 1964 | Winter Park, FL 32790
consign@sedwickcoins.com | Phone: 407.975.3325 / Fax: 407.975.3327 / Whatsapp: 407.975.3325
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Happy hunting,
TreasureGuide@comcast.net
