Do you carry a lucky coin?

sinin1 · June 9, 2003 1:56AM

Just curious, if you do now or have in the past.

I used to years ago - a 1979 SBA -> then someone told me they were unlucky.

Now I think I will again but can't decide on what.

What is yours - and why?

Russ · June 9, 2003 1:59AM

I'm thinking about doing that if I can just remember what coin I had in my pocket last time I visited a flea market.

Russ, NCNE

jbsteven · June 9, 2003 2:04AM

I have had a 1893 S Morgan in my pocket for the last 6 years. darn thing is almost smooth.

TheNumish · June 9, 2003 2:05AM

I have a 1877 Trade dollar and a 1834 Bust Half with holes that I keep on my key chain. Both coins were xf/au when I got them and are now VF. I've been carrying them around for about 15 years.

nwcs · June 9, 2003 2:11AM

Nope, never tried to carry a lucky coin. Coins with me will be spent if not in a holder...

beartracks42 · June 9, 2003 3:42AM

I carry a 1864 2c piece that was mixed in with some foreign coins I bought for my granddaughter. It was a G-4 in the beginning.

trozau · June 9, 2003 3:57AM

I moved the coin below into an Air-Tite holder and now have it as my pocket piece. It is a 1/10 troy ounce gold Vault Protector coin minted in 1982 by the China Mint (mintage 1500). In the olden days, Chinese Emperors kept Vault Protector coins to protect their treasures and to bring them good luck and good fortune.

scher · June 9, 2003 4:16AM

i carry a 1911 ten dollar gold coin..its in nice shape and i love the desing ..i have started a collection of this series in proof.
bruce scher

islemangu · June 9, 2003 6:27AM

An old 80-s circulated morgan. 1st coin my Grandfather gave me when I was around 8 years old. I only carry it when Im travelling so its always in my passport bag.

My ebay coin/card auctions

stujoe · June 9, 2003 6:49AM

I carry pocket pieces but I don't consider them lucky. Although, I have yet to be killed when I have been carrying one.

I pick from the folowing selections on any given day:

boz · June 9, 2003 6:50AM

I carry a 1921 Morgan, given to me by my Grandfather about 45 years ago.

Kim · June 9, 2003 6:54AM

I just started carrying an 1879 Morgan in my golf bag. She's there to mark my ball! I also have one of my toned War jeffs that I did't think would get the NGC* in my car! Silly, I know.....

airplanenut · June 9, 2003 6:56AM

<< <i>I used to years ago - a 1979 SBA -> then someone told me they were unlucky. >>

Not unlucky... just ugly

I carry the dime I get at lunch from lunch until I get home

Mrpawn · June 9, 2003 8:42AM

Used to carry a Peace Dollar that when flipped would land tails up more often than not. This was back when it was popular for a customer to finish his negotiation with "I'll flip you for the difference" and more often than not call heads when I tossed the coin.

For some reason that practice has died out around here

merz2 · June 9, 2003 8:56AM

sinn1
I carry 1874 Trade Dollar with a hole in it.It was given to me by a fellow board member.I hope to have it restored someday.

FatMan · June 9, 2003 9:03AM

I carry a 1902-O Morgan in my wallet. I found the coin when we were closing my grandparents house after my grandmother passed away. Lucky? maybe, but more of a reminder of where I came from. Its all about family.

FrattLaw · June 9, 2003 3:07PM

Hey Boz I have a 1921 Morgan as a key chain that my grandfather gave to me about 30 years ago!!

As for a lucky coin, I found a toned AT 1923-S Peace $, dipped the color off and now carrying it around with me everyday. It's quite a conversation piece.

Michael

MrLee · June 9, 2003 3:21PM

An 1898-S I keep in my wallet.

A good way to break the ice.

RNCHSN · June 9, 2003 3:34PM

1878 Morgan and a 1993 silver Maple Leaf in a bag I carry around frequently.

Mikey · June 9, 2003 4:10PM

I like to use a mercury dime as a ball marker when I golf. I also carry a walking liberty half money clip from my father.

JR · June 9, 2003 4:11PM

I carry an 1883 Morgan Silver Dollar around with me. Not so much for luck, but to see how long it will take for the coin details to be worn down smooth.

islemangu · June 9, 2003 4:16PM

Kim your post reminded me. I keep circulated Mercurys in my golf bag for green marking. A morgan would seem to big for this with my golfing buddies.

boz · June 9, 2003 8:42PM

FrattLaw,
I thought about putting it on my keychain also, but just don't have the heart to drill the hole. So I just carry it in my pocket for now.

BigBucNutts · June 9, 2003 11:18PM

I carry a military challenge coin---since 1968

scher · June 10, 2003 2:30AM

mikey that is so funny..i hust last month bought that exact truck same color too..its the first american vehicle i have bought in yrs.. im a ferrari guy other than an old 57 chev. all ferrari's and 1 new SS pickup as pictured..
bruce scher

EVillageProwler · June 10, 2003 9:26AM

I have had "lucky" coins before. Three of them in fact (not all at the same time). They were:

1. A thoroughly original and appealing Fine 1849 dollar. I showed it to a friend at a show, and a passerby saw it and offered me money. The money was good enough, so I guess it was lucky for me!

2. A problem-free 1852 (original) dollar in EF. I don't recall if it actually brought me good luck. It is now put away and has not seen the light of day in quite some time.

3. An eye appealing and, IMO, problem-free minus the light corrosion specimen of the 1873-CC W/A dime in EF (net, AU details). Like #1, it too has found a new home. I hope she is happy with her new master.

I've been deliberating on which coin of mine should next be a "lucky" pocket piece. It has to be raw, but it can be in a flip. Hmmm...

EVP

joeyuk · June 10, 2003 9:41AM

I carry a NJ State Police challenge coin and havn't gotten a ticket in some time.

robertpr · June 10, 2003 1:39PM

I carry a circulated Barber half in my wallet for luck, and it seems to have been working quite well.

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