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Each piece is completely unique — no two sections share the same grain, coloration, or internal structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs access to new material becomes more limited, fresh recovery pieces from recent seasons are highly sought after and increasingly harder to find on the open market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFossil \u0026amp; Ice Age collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end curiosity displays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJewelry or carving stock (where permitted)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis is authentic fossil ivory, not modern elephant ivory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully legal to own and sell within the U.S. (buyer responsible for local laws)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou will receive the exact specimen shown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrom Prospector's Vault\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece we offer is hand-selected for quality, authenticity, and story. 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The fall was witnessed by many observers and investigated by Professor R. E. Folinsbee of the University of Alberta. Total recovered mass exceeded 180 kg from the original shower; total known mass is 303 kg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is a \u003cstrong\u003esingle stone individual\u003c\/strong\u003e weighing \u003cstrong\u003e7.9 grams\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring \u003cstrong\u003e22 × 18 × 12 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. It displays excellent \u003cstrong\u003efusion crust\u003c\/strong\u003e with striking \u003cstrong\u003esecondary burn features\u003c\/strong\u003e — evidence of the intense atmospheric entry heating. A visually compelling and historically significant piece from a classic Canadian fall. Provenance: ex. 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This beautifully struck mining-themed silver round comes from the respected ex Billy Williams collection, adding additional collector provenance and appeal for enthusiasts of Western mining history and mining exonumia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts miners riding the famed Sunnyside Mine tramway beneath the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Aerial Transportation – The Sunnyside Tram – 1917\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Silverton Mining District\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a detailed relief map of Colorado mining regions alongside the designation:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The Colorado Mining Series\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the piece is the original informational card which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SILVERTON MINING DISTRICT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAerial Transportation and the Sunnyside Mine Tram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tramways, bucket-carrying cables supported by towers, provided transportation from the mine to the mill for ore, materials, and men. 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This beautifully struck mining-themed silver round originates from the respected ex Billy Williams collection, adding additional collector provenance and appeal for enthusiasts of Western mining history and mining exonumia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe obverse depicts the famous Portland Mine operation with the inscription:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Portland Mine – Victor\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Colorado's Most Productive Gold Mine\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Cripple Creek Mining District\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1902\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe reverse features a relief map of Colorado's historic mining regions alongside:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One Troy Ounce .999 Fine Silver\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Colorado Mining Series\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded with the piece is the original informational card which reads:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE SILVERTON MINING DISTRICT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAerial Transportation and the Sunnyside Mine Tram\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Tramways, bucket-carrying cables supported by towers, provided transportation from the mine to the mill for ore, materials, and men. 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