Update on the old ring I found...

[NealNoIN]

Turns out the unanimous opinion is that it is a fur trader ring from the 1700's or earlier!
It was a popular item to trade with the Indians back then. Usually had Jesuit designs or initials or hearts.
Just wanted to brag!
Neal

 

[Chris(SoCenWI)]

n/t

 

[dewcon4414]

Wouldnt surprise me in your area, it could be some form of wampum since the indians had no need for money. Beads and such were the norm for trade and used as cash.


Dew

 

[Goes4ever]

wow very cool thanks for the update!

 

[Erik in NJ]

That would make for a find much more interesting and rare than even that Barber half! Do you have any pics of similar rings that you can post?

 

[niterider_58]

AWESOME FIND NEAL.

 

[jcooking]

Wow, awesome find....amazing ring!

 

[Big Fang Coin Biter]

n/t

 

[NealNoIN]

n/t

 

[NealNoIN]

But it could be TP or IP ????

 

[NealNoIN]

http://www.angelfire.com/mi3/traderings/

 

[Erik in NJ]

Now that ring is a REAL piece of history! Congrats again and I'd hit that site hard as it sounds like it's got some amazing potential!!

 

[Big Fang Coin Biter]

n/t

 

[Hotcz70]

looooong while

 

[LabradorBob]

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That is a very cool ring!
congrats on the other finds also

LabradorBob