Shane Hoffman

Joined: February 13, 2023
Articles: 16

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Navajo Estate Jewelry – O.D.T 4/3

Shane Hoffman
April 3, 2018

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Sterling Bone Naja – O.D.T. 3/29

Jewelry fit for a Klingon warrior. This piece takes tribal jewelry to a new level of intensity.

Shane Hoffman
March 29, 2018

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Netsuke Frog – ODT 3/15

Here are two sides of a sweet Frog Netsuke. This little guy has been sitting on my desk for the last year. These small sculptures were invented in 17th century Japan. They were originally used as a clasp for a…

Shane Hoffman
March 15, 2018

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Microcirculation Medal – ODT 3/13

There is a medal for just about everything out there – even if you didn’t realize that everything even existed. This medal was issued by the USA Microcirculatory Society.

Shane Hoffman
March 13, 2018

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Banknote Miners – Our Daily Treasure 3/8

Shane Hoffman
March 8, 2018

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Brazilian Liberty Banknote – O.D.T. 3/7

If the Statue of Liberty was Brazilian, she’d be sitting down. There are no fewer than 3 State of Liberty replicas in Brazil and many more around the world. Below is a link to one example. It seems to…

Shane Hoffman
March 7, 2018

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Mongolia Apollo 11 Stamp – Our Daily Treasure 3/6

Celebrated around the world.

Shane Hoffman
March 6, 2018

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1809 University of Mexico Proclamation Medal – Our Daily Treasure 3/5

Lovely silver medal with a woman very overdressed for the library. Note the intense breastplate. These old medals tell a story! 49 mm, 60.12 grams with Fernando VII on the obverse.