A belated Happy Easter Monday to you all

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“Black birds tend to like shiny things.” ~ The Bloody Raven

Among the select variety of silver sent from Nyssacat over the last year were two particular rounds that were for my sick Roommate. A Scottsdale Alpha Omega and a Mason mint Ichthus silver rounds. And, I found a perfect little treasure chest for these special pieces.

…for where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. Math 6:21

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She was pleased to receive these. We instantly recognized the references and symbols. Both she and I are members of a small yet outspoken local Baptist church that drew a lot of vilification from the Canadian public press over the recent few years prior to the pandemic.

2021 Samoa 1 Tala Alpha & Omega
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Reverse; Medieval rendition of Jesus, iconographic symbols
Text; I HAVE FOVGHT A GOOD FIGHT, I HAVE KEPT THE FAITH
0.999 Fine silver, Weight 15.5g
Diameter 27mm, Thickness 3.2mm

Full of the Spirit, our Pastor’s courage was something to behold as the hate, protests, and threats of violence rained down us. An unexpected blessing saw the membership doubled from before with new members mostly from other churches that had become too worldly and moved away from sound biblical teaching.

2021 Samoa 1 Tala Alpha & Omega
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Obverse; SAMOAN ARMS
Text; SAMOA 2021, 1 TALA
Text; 0.5 TROY OUNCE, 999 FINE SILVER
Scottsdale Mint, Mintage 10,000

I recall a cold frosty Sunday morning. A crowd of protesters and the Press arrived just in time to try and disturb the 10:30 Am Service. He’d already have coffee, doughnuts, and a big smile ready for the crowd and then after welcoming the confrontation he said, “Let’s talk!”

The scene reminded me of the Steven Crowder picture “Change my mind” meme. He was gracious, articulate, never getting angry, backing up his arguments with research and statistics. The crowd left after a little more than an hour. The result was barely a 10 second mention in the news.

2015 1 Troy Oz. Silver John 3:16 round.
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Reverse; Ichthus, Cross, Radiant glory
Jesus Christ Son of God Savior
Text;1 Troy ounce, ΙΧΘΥΣ, .999 Fine Silver
Diameter 39 mm, Thickness 2.8 mm
0.999 Fine silver, Weight 31.1g

Between my roommate and I, I am the much weaker in faith. With her departing this crazy world and as the terribly flawed person that I am, I am reminded that I need the Savior even more. Not to follow my Pastor, not Billy Graham jr, not my roommate, but follow Jesus himself.
I need to fix things in my life until that day I can reveal to you the unmasked me.

The Press no longer keeps the spotlight on our little church, as any attention ends up as the wrong outcome for their narrative. We're now preparing for what may the End Times in prepping. Members are encouraged to stack gold and silver on top of preparations.

Then Jesus told his disciples, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me. For whoever would save his life[a] will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what shall a man give in return for his soul? ~ Mathew 16:24,26

This symbol is known as the Ichthus ΙΧΘΥΣ, the ‘Christ Fish.’ The persecuted early Christian church followers often identified each other by the sign of the fish, and reference to a common object found often in the Gospels in the teachings and miracles performed by the Son of God, Jesus.

ΙΧΘΥΣ is also an acronym for the original Greek phrase "Ἰησοῦς Χρῑστός Θεοῦ Υἱός Σωτήρ" meaning 'Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior'.

  • Ι, Iota , Iēsoûs, “Jesus”
  • Χ, Chi, Khrīstós, "anointed"
  • Θ, Theta, Theoû, "of God"
  • Y, Upsilon, huiós, "Son"
  • Σ, Sigma, sōtḗr, "Savior"

2015 1 Troy Oz. Silver John 3:16 round.
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Obverse; Cross, Beams of Glory
Edge; Reeded
Mason Mint, Mintage unknown

For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

The Beauty Shot!
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☠️ Adding Easter Silver to my Stack for that big Stormy day! ☠️

The #piratesunday tag is the scurvy scheme of Captain @stokjockey for #silvergoldstackers pirates to proudly showcase their shiny booty and plunder for all to see. Landlubbers arrrh… welcomed to participate and be a Pirate at heart so open yer treasure chests an’ show us what booty yea got!

Sources and Readings

Background; The Art of Illuminated Manuscripts, by J.O. Westwood, 1988 Bracken Books, ISBN 1 85170 177X
Ichthus Silver Round only on sale at Gainesville Coins.
How did the Jesus Fish become a symbol of Christianity.
2021 Samoa 1 Tala Alpha & Omega
2015 1 Troy Oz. Silver John 3:16 round.
Cameo Raven Brooch from The Black Wardrobe





"I’m just a gal in black, not a bloody Financial Advisor!"



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We all have that long road of improvement and discovery. Just do the best you can! Very cool silver by the way, you gotta leve that shiny stuff!
!LUV

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The Easter season is a time set aside for reflection, I'm so busy with my responsibilities and duties to the point of exhaustion that I forget to count the blessings good things.
Following Christ is not an easy road.
Thanks @thebighigg

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I am by no means a church going person. Not that I don’t believe in God, I just don’t like the people telling me how I need to live my life. You can pray from anywhere, do what soots your needs. As for the rounds both are fantastic and very appropriate.

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As much as I can sympathize with these Protesters they cannot force a church to accept and teach a politically correct and contrived antithesis against what the Bible clearly taught for over two millennia. There is more to the long story but it is our own choice to live by its teachings.

This silver is new collecting category so it gets it's own little chest.
Thanks @silverd510

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"Noo wa woods th' bark-pepper folk spat at a wee kirk o' th' gaithered guid?" 🤔 -Keptin

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They are but misguided souls led by the lies of an old evil enemy who laughs by the division and suffering it causes.
In the last year 71 churches have been burned or vandalized in Canada.

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That Ichthus round is really cool looking.
!LUV

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I never seen this round before. A little bit of research revealed that this round is still being made by the Mason Mint and sold by Gainsville.
A link is in this post.
Thanks @summertooth

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Self love before loving others, so I've heard. Happy Easter sweetness. 🤗

!PIMP
!LUV
!WINE

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I can't go on 24/7 so I got some Home Support help. I may have to take a Leave of Absence to properly care for my roommate. I would get 60% of my wages.
Thanks for the word of support @enginewitty
!PIMP

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Wao all these coins looks so beautiful and amazing. Anyone who is putting money into silver now will have better returns in years to come.

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What?

With her departing this crazy world

Where is your roommate? Did I miss something?
Sis!!!

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Last week I sort of "lost it" when she's was classified as "Palliative." To me it was a shocking admission by her Doctors that sank my heart. There was a bit of back tracking when they tried to assure us that we still have a ways to go before she is fully palliative care. Immuno-therapy hasn't fully run its course. So, I'm still feeling the fallout from that.
Am I'm too pessimistic?
I find it hard to be optimistic when I am feeling constantly tired. I wasn't sure if I could even post this article.

She's dealing with back pain and nausea at this time.
There so much to do.

Always, with love 🤗🌺❤️
!LADY

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Your new collection is pretty !LADY

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The new collection is more for my Roommate and spiritual partner. The story is more important than the silver but makes for an object lesson. I should find one for my amazing Pastor since he is now stacking for the coming economic upheaval.

Happy Easter @jane1289
!LADY

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Beautifully written sis! Well done!

A nice bit of silver as well. Prayers for your roommate as always. Take care!🤗💜 !LADY

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There is a lot more to the long story if it comes to pass.
We live in terrible times, and perhaps God begins and intends to call her home sparing the persecution to come.
Thanks for the support @elizabethbit
!LUV

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That is very possible. Just today on our hike, we were talking about end times. Only God knows when this will be; all we can do is be as prepared and 'awake' as we can be.

I am here for you guys, just across the border! Take care @kerrislravenhill!🤗💜

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I hope you had a wonderful Easter @kerrislravenhill !!😀
You can't go wrong with Gold, or Silver, or following Jesus Christ....take care my friend!!😀

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I haven't much rest this Easter nor much time to reflect on it much except knowing I need to be right with Jesus and get back from my stumbling ways.
Thanks @silvertop
!LUV

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We all do my friend........ taking such care of your friend now is doing Jesus's work!!😀

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!LUV is the Answer and Kindness is paramount, Nobody can stop us when we show Love @kerrislravenhill

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What are they doing to the Nurses ??
https://youtube.com/shorts/Y4DYs-chhVk?feature=share

!PIZZA
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Two nurses I know got fired for refusing Jab.

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I know it Sucks especially when they are needed most.......

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We had the Ichtus (preliminary) school close to us. A "school with the bible" we called those and mine too. However mine was named the Roadsign (Wegwijzer) . ;)
Thx for the beautifull post!

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Very cool coins, and a nice place for them. The alpha Omega coin has a nice style to it, almost like a modern Coptic. The Jesus fish is a classic, it makes me wonder what aquarius will bring :)

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Hope you have great Easter, I liked your collection pretty much cool. 😎

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Your collections are quite unique and I really love the symbols behind those collections.

  • For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16
    By the way, this is my first-ever favorite verse from the bible so far.
    Belated Happy Easter! God bless.
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I'm looking for another Ichthus as a gift for my Pastor.
I've also got a pair of genuine 1st Century Janus bronze coins, Widow's mites, that I forgot to include in this post, maybe next Easter should I remember.

Thanks for dropping in @teacherlynlyn and Happy Easter.

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Kudos for a very readable post which ties your faith into the 'stacking' community. 🙂

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