This coin is from way back when my daughter liked, "coins with animals". It was a random purchase. In hand, the coin's high relief really is impressive. Personally, I could do without the crystal eyes, but the coin was and still is a pleasant surprise. And I guess exotic.
Fun thread.
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Coin related, it's a circa 1870's anti-counterfeit Fairbanks & Ewing, Phila. solid brass coin scale, marked "Approved by US Mint", works with Morgans, Liberty half and silver quarters. Even has a few calibration cuts on the side of the counterweight. @1630Boston did the research for me. Flea market find at $8. 2 auction results $2k. Peace Roy
I would say my Voo-Doo coin is my most exotic piece. I have no proof that it is indeed a cursed coin so this is mainly conjecture on my part.
The coin is a 1846-o tall date seated half dollar in a pcgs xf-40 details holder. The coin has very fine scratches on the figure of Ms. Liberty; in particular to Liberty's abdomen. The odd thing is the scratches are not visible to the naked eye. Even with 2X magnification you cannot see the scratches.
I was very intrigued by this. I set out to find a reason someone might do something like this to a coin. Eventually I found a study done by a university in the 1930's on Voo-Doo. I think the study was done at the University of Cinncinati, but I am not sure. The study had a section on the use of coins in Voo-Doo. I believe the research was on the Newman Portal.
The study stated that some women in the 19th century would try to put a curse on a rival.
This could range from trying to disfigure their beauty to causing them to be barren or lose a child they were pregnant with. (Note the emphasis on Ms. Liberty's abdomen) The person wanting the curse would have a Voo-Doo Queen doctor the coin up in such a way the the intended victim wouldn't suspect anything. The Lady buying the curse was then responsible with somehow passing the coin to the intended victim.
Again, I have no proof that this coin is such a cursed coin. But it is fun to speculate.
To be honest I don't believe in Voo-Doo, but my luck is unchanged to the best of my knowledge. Also, my wife is far beyond conceiving which I guess would be a true test of the coin's power.
The most exotic numismatic item that I currently own is:
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I have exotic things and have ended up with quite a few, including a Lesher Dollar.
My more exotic item is probably a sutler counterstamping stencil tool. With all the counterstamping that's been done, this is the only tool I've ever run across:
Here's a 1862 Washington D.C. Emancipation Day token that matches the design and letter placement owned by @Dwight_M:
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This coin is from way back when my daughter liked, "coins with animals". It was a random purchase. In hand, the coin's high relief really is impressive. Personally, I could do without the crystal eyes, but the coin was and still is a pleasant surprise. And I guess exotic.
Fun thread.
If we were all the same, the world would be an incredibly boring place.
Tommy
Coin related, it's a circa 1870's anti-counterfeit Fairbanks & Ewing, Phila. solid brass coin scale, marked "Approved by US Mint", works with Morgans, Liberty half and silver quarters. Even has a few calibration cuts on the side of the counterweight. @1630Boston did the research for me. Flea market find at $8. 2 auction results $2k. Peace Roy
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I would say my Voo-Doo coin is my most exotic piece. I have no proof that it is indeed a cursed coin so this is mainly conjecture on my part.
The coin is a 1846-o tall date seated half dollar in a pcgs xf-40 details holder. The coin has very fine scratches on the figure of Ms. Liberty; in particular to Liberty's abdomen. The odd thing is the scratches are not visible to the naked eye. Even with 2X magnification you cannot see the scratches.
I was very intrigued by this. I set out to find a reason someone might do something like this to a coin. Eventually I found a study done by a university in the 1930's on Voo-Doo. I think the study was done at the University of Cinncinati, but I am not sure. The study had a section on the use of coins in Voo-Doo. I believe the research was on the Newman Portal.
The study stated that some women in the 19th century would try to put a curse on a rival.
This could range from trying to disfigure their beauty to causing them to be barren or lose a child they were pregnant with. (Note the emphasis on Ms. Liberty's abdomen) The person wanting the curse would have a Voo-Doo Queen doctor the coin up in such a way the the intended victim wouldn't suspect anything. The Lady buying the curse was then responsible with somehow passing the coin to the intended victim.
Again, I have no proof that this coin is such a cursed coin. But it is fun to speculate.
@seatedlib3991 You know there's good and bad voodoo. Have you been lucky?
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To be honest I don't believe in Voo-Doo, but my luck is unchanged to the best of my knowledge. Also, my wife is far beyond conceiving which I guess would be a true test of the coin's power.
1929, 1965, 2011 Lundy Island coin sets. Still looking for the 1977 set.
The most exotic numismatic item that I currently own is:
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Is it still a nickel when it's solid gold?
5 cent silver, 5 cent nickel, 5 cent gold.
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That is so cool!!