Double Shot Dime

BufordCityDawg

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• Apr 13, 2021

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I have found a shot coin before but never one that has been shot twice! It was found at the site of an old mill. I really wish I knew the history on why he/she shot it up. Maybe the first shot didn't dislodge it or maybe they were reusing them. Either way a neat find for me.

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georgeinsc

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• Apr 13, 2021

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100 or so years ago men took pride in their ability to shoot. They would try to light strike anywhere matches with a 22 rifle. Also coins were a popular target. They enjoyed a little shooting competition. Back then everyone had firearms and knew how to use. them.

 

ScaredOfClowns

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• Apr 13, 2021

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Poor little Merc didn't deserve that treatment.

Still, that's something you don't see every day, and has a cool story. I think I'd keep that as a good luck carry piece.

A while back I found a quarter in the woods (clad, unfortunately) that looked much the same.

 

BufordCityDawg

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• Apr 13, 2021

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georgeinsc said:

100 or so years ago men took pride in their ability to shoot. They would try to light strike anywhere matches with a 22 rifle. Also coins were a popular target. They enjoyed a little shooting competition. Back then everyone had firearms and knew how to use. them.

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We still do. When I was a kid we used to sharp shoot pennies with .22s.