The coin thread--post pictures of your traditional knives with a coin

https://imgur.com/a/aqt47kH

I have tried to compose this, with my poor skills, with intention in mind. The town of Lausanne Landing is now np more, beginning as a logging and mill site, buried beneath the fill of both rail and road work, was founded just after the Revolutionary War before becoming a stop on the local toll road in 1804. Local name in Lenape is "Towamensing" meaning "wilderness". It is down stream from the the first findings of hard, or anthracite, coal in the nation. About 1817, a fleet of "coal arks" was dispatched down river to Philly, only one of which was successful, however - it was the start of the American Industrial Revolution. Upstream, is the "Switzerland of America", Mauch Chunk, incorporated in 1827 - wherein is the Old Jail where a number of Molly's were hung in one of the largest public execution in American history; and two large mansions, the older of which in the "Italian Villa Style" was designed by Samuel Sloan, while the younger of the two (the sons', as a gift from his father) was designed by Addison Hutton. The first being the inspiration for the Disney Haunted Mansion (ie - copied lol). By the time that the Hotel Wanetah burned to the ground (ruins findable), just below the gorge, indicated on the map, Lausanne Landing was little more than a tavern, with the last resident born in the settlement, in said building - eventually even the rail lines left, condemning the settlement. One can still access James Run, just outside the immediate area, where one can find the ruins of powder magazines, built by DuPont (of Wilmington, DE). The map is of the area, the coal and bark are from the area, The knife, though not local-local is close enough from my house (Queen single blade jack in Ebony- blade etch "prototype"), as is the coin - a half dime - (indicated in the 2x2 flip.....also, not a "nickel" but silver and 5 cents of denomination) - one which could have paid for those mansions. It would, most likely not have circulated through the surrounding area, as much of it was company towns with scrip (of which, I have been unable to locate) and a population dependant on the mines.

Below is an engraving of the Lausanne Landing area circa 1832:

https://imgur.com/a/jCbrvOs

While here is Mauch Chunk in 1832:

https://imgur.com/a/oOsPNqk

1880:

https://imgur.com/a/02duGmq

And a post card from 1915:

https://imgur.com/a/CestMDh
 
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The eatin' poke is the "traditional", as long as you were po', through the early 1800s. Though this one is modern. The coins are the "pandemic" quarter (of which I always carry multiple to gift) and a one year issue, 1974 for the FAO (UN food program), minted at the State Mint in Stuttgart, for South Vietnam, denominated as 10 Dong - it shows the planting of a rice patty, while the usual currency - a 5 or 10 Dong, were nickel and featured several stalks of rice grass. The event was my neighbor's 72nd birthday. The better-half and I arrived to "Cover of The Rolling Stone", sat through "My Girl" - I took over and played the first side of Weasels Ripped My Flesh, assorted Ray Wylie Hubbard and Motorhead. Hotdogs, burgers, wings and ribs all followed, but being DJ prevented pics of a full plate. With the RC throwback can.....I think the scene was set.
 
CrepuscularGimlet said:
https://imgur.com/a/aqt47kH

I have tried to compose this, with my poor skills, with intention in mind. The town of Lausanne Landing is now np more, beginning as a logging and mill site, buried beneath the fill of both rail and road work, was founded just after the Revolutionary War before becoming a stop on the local toll road in 1804. Local name in Lenape is "Towamensing" meaning "wilderness". It is down stream from the the first findings of hard, or anthracite, coal in the nation. About 1817, a fleet of "coal arks" was dispatched down river to Philly, only one of which was successful, however - it was the start of the American Industrial Revolution. Upstream, is the "Switzerland of America", Mauch Chunk, incorporated in 1827 - wherein is the Old Jail where a number of Molly's were hung in one of the largest public execution in American history; and two large mansions, the older of which in the "Italian Villa Style" was designed by Samuel Sloan, while the younger of the two (the sons', as a gift from his father) was designed by Addison Hutton. The first being the inspiration for the Disney Haunted Mansion (ie - copied lol). By the time that the Hotel Wanetah burned to the ground (ruins findable), just below the gorge, indicated on the map, Lausanne Landing was little more than a tavern, with the last resident born in the settlement, in said building - eventually even the rail lines left, condemning the settlement. One can still access James Run, just outside the immediate area, where one can find the ruins of powder magazines, built by DuPont (of Wilmington, DE). The map is of the area, the coal and bark are from the area, The knife, though not local-local is close enough from my house (Queen single blade jack in Ebony- blade etch "prototype"), as is the coin - a half dime - (indicated in the 2x2 flip.....also, not a "nickel" but silver and 5 cents of denomination) - one which could have paid for those mansions. It would, most likely not have circulated through the surrounding area, as much of it was company towns with scrip (of which, I have been unable to locate) and a population dependant on the mines.

Below is an engraving of the Lausanne Landing area circa 1832:

https://imgur.com/a/jCbrvOs

While here is Mauch Chunk in 1832:

https://imgur.com/a/oOsPNqk

1880:

https://imgur.com/a/02duGmq

And a post card from 1915:

https://imgur.com/a/CestMDh
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Thank you for the historical tour
 
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CrepuscularGimlet said:
https://imgur.com/a/aqt47kH

I have tried to compose this, with my poor skills, with intention in mind. The town of Lausanne Landing is now np more, beginning as a logging and mill site, buried beneath the fill of both rail and road work, was founded just after the Revolutionary War before becoming a stop on the local toll road in 1804. Local name in Lenape is "Towamensing" meaning "wilderness". It is down stream from the the first findings of hard, or anthracite, coal in the nation. About 1817, a fleet of "coal arks" was dispatched down river to Philly, only one of which was successful, however - it was the start of the American Industrial Revolution. Upstream, is the "Switzerland of America", Mauch Chunk, incorporated in 1827 - wherein is the Old Jail where a number of Molly's were hung in one of the largest public execution in American history; and two large mansions, the older of which in the "Italian Villa Style" was designed by Samuel Sloan, while the younger of the two (the sons', as a gift from his father) was designed by Addison Hutton. The first being the inspiration for the Disney Haunted Mansion (ie - copied lol). By the time that the Hotel Wanetah burned to the ground (ruins findable), just below the gorge, indicated on the map, Lausanne Landing was little more than a tavern, with the last resident born in the settlement, in said building - eventually even the rail lines left, condemning the settlement. One can still access James Run, just outside the immediate area, where one can find the ruins of powder magazines, built by DuPont (of Wilmington, DE). The map is of the area, the coal and bark are from the area, The knife, though not local-local is close enough from my house (Queen single blade jack in Ebony- blade etch "prototype"), as is the coin - a half dime - (indicated in the 2x2 flip.....also, not a "nickel" but silver and 5 cents of denomination) - one which could have paid for those mansions. It would, most likely not have circulated through the surrounding area, as much of it was company towns with scrip (of which, I have been unable to locate) and a population dependant on the mines.
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Very cool. Reminds me of Thurmond, West Virginia for some reason.
 
Ndóí - Bobcat
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This blade is by John Cahoon John Cahoon , whose model is the (Mini) Black River Hunter. He has mentioned in his public sales posts that his mother's family has been in the Tucson are since the early 1870's, his car is turquoise and that the White Mountains are a favorite place to hunt; I wrote him to inquire about the inclusion of copper, as he also mentions it. Any misrepresentation, misinformation, mistakes or the like, are mine.

Ndóí - Bobcat; Wildcat; Mountain Lion - in Dilzhe'e, both the language and name of the Western Apache, particularly the San Carlos and White Mountain/Fort Apache communities - whose name most likely comes from a Navajo word for the call of a jaybird, dilzhé'ii, which the Navajos thought the Apache language resembled. The Black River in the White Mountains divides the San Carlos and White Mountain/Fort Apache communities, the former was never removed from their land. There is a proposed and controversial copper project is scheduled on the San Carlos lands. The copper round features a bobcat, issued by the Los Coyotes Band, located north of Los Angeles - their population, as of the census of 2010 was over 220 individuals, as of now, the Band's site lists 8. The coin is an 1880-CC Morgan Dollar. There are also a copper nugget, Navajo silver/turquoise pendant, bobcat claws and coppered jaw. Pictured are Geronimo, grim with rifle in hand, in 1886; three White Mountain Apache with Navajo and trade goods upon Reservation status circa 1873; Victorio, leader of several bands before bolting from the San Carlos Reservation in 1879 and killed in Mexico in 1880; and finally, a picture of three scouts, who while working for the Army were responsible for the capture of Geronimo, along with the two pictured captives whom the caption reads were hung for a murder in Globe, AZ. Five men were captured with the Apache Kid escaping - I actually believe that the standing captive on the left is said "Apache Kid", based upon other photos I have seen. Most of the scouts in the employ of the Army were eventually imprisoned as well, with some ending up in Ft. Sill, OK, where Geronimo died in 1909.
 
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