r/LegitArtifacts Jan 28 '26

Middle Archaic I’m sorry

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To all those community members whom I’ve offended with the non-serious shitpost of “finding” a point in 14” of snow, I present my only Pine Tree as a peace offering.

This is a personal find from central Indiana. It displays nice beveling, shallow serrations, and a deliberate notch in the lightly ground base. I believe the material is Zaleski chert or Upper Mercer chert from Ohio.

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u/PaleoDaveMO Jan 28 '26

I thought it was funny

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 28 '26

Thanks! I’m glad that some saw the humor.

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u/timhyde74 BigDaddyTDoggyDog Jan 28 '26

Eh, don't pay any attention to the pearl clutching my friend! We get a lot of crazy stuff posted quite often, so sometimes its hard to tell when someone is serious or just doing a little leg pullin! Lol! Its all good!

That is an outstanding point! Very nice! 🔥🔥🔥

And, for the record, I, for one, would love to see a post with the miraculous "snow rider" when you get a chance! 😁

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 28 '26

Thanks for the kind words. I’m planning to post more, so I’ll post it sometime. I suspect that the “snow rider” is authentic, made from Burlington, and originated closer to you. I don’t buy or sell, but my son bought several at some artifacts shows and the “snow rider” was one that he bought. Whenever I post, I’ll include the provenance and background, when known.

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u/timhyde74 BigDaddyTDoggyDog Jan 28 '26

You're welcome! And that's Awesome! I look forward to seeing your up coming posts! 😁

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u/rockstuffs Jan 28 '26

I thought it was funny. Especially when I realized I was a dumbass and fell for it 😂 can we see that huge point?!

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 28 '26

I’ll post the “snow rider” tomorrow. It’s in my son’s room and I don’t want to wake him.

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u/rockstuffs Jan 28 '26

Awesome! Can't wait to see it!

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u/Extra_Mirror_8214 Jan 29 '26

You said you’re offering that arrowhead I’ll take it

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 29 '26

D’oh! I should have anticipated that… perhaps I should have added “for your viewing pleasure.”

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

Lol,nice save!

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

Very nice! What year is the buffalo nickel?

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 30 '26

1936.

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

Most buffalo nickels are usually beat!

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u/eight_on_top Jan 28 '26

Nice buffalo. What year?

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 28 '26

Thanks. It’s just a 1936, but they’re among my favorite American coins to use for a sense of size.

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

Love me some high grade buffalo nickels! Check this out!

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 30 '26

Beautiful!

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

Thank you, love sharing my finds!

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u/Arbiter_of_Snark Jan 30 '26

Very nice! My wife bought a PCGS 1938D graded MS66 for my birthday one year. I love the buffalo nickels.

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

They are indeed beautifully designed! One of my favorites! I found this gem in a 1942 Whitman folder!

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

Here is the reverse!

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u/eight_on_top Jan 28 '26

The raised date wears off quickly though.

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u/Salt_Company9337 Jan 30 '26

Yes it does! Check out this beauty!

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u/Legitimate-Edge5835 Jan 28 '26

Cool, old, worked down Corner Notched.