I found a 1971 Masonic Penny today, next to a lake here in Indiana. It is, what I've learned to be a "pan shaped" style. Instead of a small dimple, like yours is, the entire coin has been put in a press and shaped similar to a pan or a skillet. On the obverse side is the "Square and Compass". On the reverse side is the "Two Balls and Cane" symbol. I didn't even know that such a thing existed.
I found a 1971 Masonic Penny today, next to a lake here in Indiana. It is, what I've learned to be a "pan shaped" style. Instead of a small dimple, like yours is, the entire coin has been put in a press and shaped similar to a pan or a skillet. On the obverse side is the "Square and Compass". On the reverse side is the "Two Balls and Cane" symbol. I didn't even know that such a thing existed.
CladCoin 8 months ago
@CladCoin that's a great find!!! i am a Master Mason i would love to find one with such markings!
manner1232 4 months ago
Honored to meet you, Manner1232. Metal detecting opens one's world up to new area's of interest, that's for sure. Have a good one, Clad.
CladCoin 4 months ago
@CladCoin Honor is mine Sir.And you are very right its a very interesting hobby,I'm very new to it but I am HOOKED
manner1232 4 months ago
That is a rare find. I bet the guy who lost that was sick.
oldcoon2 1 year ago
The story behind the item is defintiely more interesting than simply finding a silver Coin IMO.
That's why I probably like to find tokens as much as I do. They have a far more interesting story to tell and you learn history in the process :)
HH - Agile
AgileMJOLNIR 1 year ago
thats a kool find jim...
PAT71463RICK 2 years ago
Great find bud!!!
TreasureFiend 2 years ago
awsome find. I agree that the sentimental value is worth more the other items. Good luck Jim.
pluguglee 2 years ago
Great little video Jim! Great finds ! Good luck on your next hunt.
Yulelah 2 years ago