“ The Story in the Scratches: A Treasured Heirloom ”
I couldn't think of a more fitting 'Something Old' for the photo challenge than the oldest thing I own: this 1884 Morgan silver dollar. Given to me by my grandfather long ago, it's a tangible link to the past. As the anniversary of his passing nears, holding this coin brings back a flood of ...
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Photo Location: Emerald Hills, California
  • Dave Hicklin Edited 2 months ago

    Wow ,the stories this could tell , love how it stands out from the rest ,such a special item

    Wow ,the stories this could tell , love how it stands out from the rest ,such a special item

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  • Katrina Steele Edited 3 months ago

    My goodness yes!  AND it's surrounded by wheat pennies for that extra bit of old 😉

    My goodness yes!  AND it's surrounded by wheat pennies for that extra bit of old 😉

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  • Philippa Wells Edited 3 months ago

    A like this shot and the story it tells. The fact the silver dollar is clearly worn, tells you a lot about its age and history. Did you try moving it off centre? I… more

    A like this shot and the story it tells. The fact the silver dollar is clearly worn, tells you a lot about its age and history. Did you try moving it off centre? I wonder what effect that would have had.

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  • Erika Gerdsen Edited 3 months ago

    Such a lovely, heartwarming story attached to this image. You have arranged and composed the photo well. Enjoy your 52F journey!

    Such a lovely, heartwarming story attached to this image. You have arranged and composed the photo well. Enjoy your 52F journey!

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Canon EOS Rebel T7 (EOS 2000D) Canon 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
1/250 f/8 1600 44

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#somethingold #coins #history #treasuredpossession #inlovingmemory #grandfathersgift #pieceofhistory #familyheirloom #coincollecting #antiquecoin

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