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Ancient Coin Discussions In Other Languages => Deutsches numismatisches Diskussionsforum => Topic started by: Pekka K on July 17, 2013, 02:42:04 pm

Title: Fossil with torn label in German
Post by: Pekka K on July 17, 2013, 02:42:04 pm
As far as I can read the label:

.... von Sciessmeister
.... m Hangenden des Flöz
.... 442m - Sohle des
.... nbad in Reckling
.... (gef)unden!

Can anybody help to find more of this?
max. diameter 130 mm, weight 615g.

Pekka K
Title: Re: Fossil with torn label in German
Post by: Jochen on July 17, 2013, 03:11:09 pm
This is a fossil fern found in a German coal mine in the Ruhrgebiet, probably a mine in the city of Recklinghausen.
The finder was the person responsible for the controlled demolition below ground = Schießmeister (an old name for chief blaster). Sohle = ground, here 442m below surface. Flöz = bed of coal. Hängendes = ceiling (bottom = Liegendes, wall = Anstehendes)

Best regards
Title: Re: Fossil with torn label in German
Post by: Pekka K on July 18, 2013, 02:36:22 am

Thank you, this confirms my thoughts about
the origin of this item.

Pekka K