Large Megalodon Tooth - 3.75 in / 9.5 cm

Large Megalodon Tooth - 3.75 in / 9.5 cmHistory of the Artifact Megalodons were massive, prehistoric sharks that roamed the world's oceans roughly 23 to 3. 6 million years ago, during the Cenozoic Era. They are believed to have been one of the largest predators to have ever existed, with estimates suggesting they could grow up to 60 feet (18 meters) in length, although some researchers argue they might have been even larger. These enormous creatures had a robust, streamlined body and a jaw

Reverse: Salus

How do I know these are original Eisenhower Presidential Campaign Pins

The obverse features a large shield symbolizing strength and unity

which featured on its reverse a muscular worker swinging a hammer at an anvil

from the tropics to cooler waters

Weight: 17

The prominence of the cross is a stark reminder of the Crusades occurring at the time of these coins’ minting

was a powerful sky and fertility deity

The Sasanian Empire

perhaps reflecting emergency or regionally-controlled minting

and led the gods in their victory against the Titans

where even small coins were treated as miniature works of art