What's up guys,
I found myself playing with this silver round today. Silver is always great but a piece with a cool little story behind it is even better. I stumbled across this piece on eBay a few years ago. Sit back relax and enjoy my short history upon this commemorative silver round.
Candelaria had its beginnings way back in the late 1800s when a group European prospectors set up camp there. They were finding silver and the camp quickly turned into a boomtown. The one thing that candelaria didn't have going for them was water. They were dry as a bone! The nearest town with water was 9 miles away and they really only had enough for there town. This drove the price up to an outstanding $1 per gallon. With water being so expensive the stamp mill was forced to operate dry. When a stamp mill runs dry the amount of dust accumulates to very dangerous levels. Many of the mines workers got a condition called miners consumption. Along with that, many of the people in town came down with respitory problems too. In 1882 they were able to resolve these problems because the railroad had been built to run through the town and completed. With the water flowing in by train the town thrived for a decade. They had general stores, lawyers, 2 hotels, many more shops and of course doctors which I'm sure made a good living. All good things usually come to an end for mining towns tho and in 1893 the mines shut down and with them the town. The biggest mine they had was called the Northern Belle and it produced over 15 Million ounces of silver. Fast forward almost 100 years and the Nerco minerals company took over the mine and produced another 10 million+ in the 1980s. Which is why this particular round was made. Today Candelaria stands as a rather well preserved ghost town leaving nothing but the ruins of a forgotten boomtown.
Thanks for having a look and read guys. See you in the comments section and let me know what you guys think. Have a great day. 
Cool silver coin. First time I've seen one. Great story.
I have never saw anybody show one. Thought it would be cool to show. Thanks
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Great story about the history of your coin. Especially with the case of older coins, I always like to think about the history behind them. I like how it gives us a glimpse into history at that period in time.
Yes sir! The vintage stuff is cool like that.
Awesome story Pit! 👍 Very cool history lesson, and even cooler round! 😎 Thanks for sharing!
The is Wassel. This one is spacial 😀
That is one sweet round and definitely a keeper.
You know it pa. Taking it to the grave site
Good story about this coin and mining town. I love reading about historical things. I had never heard about this coin before.
Living in Nevada I like to collect old silver from here. This one is one of my gems tho lol.
Wow I just love the history. Back then $1.00 was probably a months rent bit they were charging that for a gallon of water? Wow in sane. Thanks for the great history.
Yeah they juiced those miners
Lovely coin with a great story behind it!! Always love to hear the history of something.
Thanks mim. The round is very special I think too
Definately a nice old round 😎
So are you
Don't you dare melt that!, That's one cool little vintage piece man.
No I wouldn't think about it my man. This is perma-stack material
@pit-bullion I like History PIT. I also like when my Fellow #steemsilvergold brothers UP Vote Coin and Precious Metals Content.................
Well I like your style brother 🤜💥🤛
That's an interesting piece with an interesting story. It's always nice when your silver can tell a story!
You know it man. This piece has a good one too. 👍
I love the way you're embracing this platform. Looking forward entering into your next raffle, whenever it is.
Sweet man. I should be having one tomorrow. Jumpin in with both feet brotha
Wow
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Dope round bro
Thanks homie
Yes! That’s what I’m talking about! Their are so many stories that Nevada can tell us about that sweet silver. Great post and great story!! 👍🏼🍺🥓
Thanks Clint. They don't call it the silver state for nothin
Cool story bro! I would love to check out some old ghost towns one day and do a silverstackin’, whisky crackin’ road trip.