OT: It's not a coin but it is round...

sumnom · January 30, 2006 5:59AM

I had to figure out what this thing is today. It took me a while but I got it after much gnashing of teeth.

drjules · January 30, 2006 6:05AM

Is it a calendar?

Dr J

sumnom · January 30, 2006 6:06AM

It does have seasonal and temporal markings on it, yes, but it has a different primary purpose.

shirohniichan · January 30, 2006 6:10AM

Isn't that the original Wheel of Fortune?

sumnom · January 30, 2006 6:17AM

You are getting warmer.

ajaan · January 30, 2006 6:23AM

Astrological chart? Fortune telling device?

sumnom · January 30, 2006 6:29AM

Ajaan, you about 90% there.

It is the outer ring of what once was a geomantic compass used in evaluating grave or house sites. There was a magnetized needle in the center at one time.

farthing · January 30, 2006 10:15AM

danglen · January 30, 2006 10:48AM

I still don't know what it is but we get to see some really cool stuff in this forum

BigAlan · January 30, 2006 11:01AM

Interesting/

DBSTrader2 · January 30, 2006 12:41PM

Is it a woman's fertility cycle hormonal chart plus compass?

OT: It's not a coin but it is round...

Comments