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Egyptian Magic Coin Token
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I have seen versions of this item for years on Internet coin and metal detecting boards, on Ebay,
at coin shows, and even in the movies.
The coin or token shows Egyptian symbols on both sides, one side has the sphinx and pyramids,
the other side has a pharoah and various hieroglyphic symbols.
Some are plain round tokens, others have loops for wearing them.
They would probably fall into the category of "magic coins" or "good luck coins".
They have been around since at least 1905, when a listing for one appeared in the
1905 Sears & Roebuck mail-order catalog.
One looks like this:
Egypt Magic Coin
Sphinx, Four Pyramids, and Sunburst
Egyptian Pharoah seated on throne, throne has cat supports, surrounded by Hieroglyphic symbols
Size: 32mm
Weight: 10gm
Movie Star
One even made it into the movies, appearing in the 1946 David Selznick film "Duel in the Sun",
a "Western" set in the 1880's at a large southwestern cattle ranch.
"Duel in the Sun" Medal
Jennifer Jones played Pearl, a half-breed "bad girl" who wants to be "good".
Preacher Walter Huston gives a medal to Jennifer with the idea that it will keep her "pure".
Doesn't work.
The coin in the film appears to be the size of a US silver dollar and made of silver or white metal.
The relief on this coin is very flat and the coin appears to be worn.
Sears Roebuck 1905 Catalog listing for almost identical coin:
Sears Roebuck 1905 Catalog listing
The 1905 Sears & Roebuck mail-order catalog item is
"The latest craze. Gentlemen's fob", silver plated German silver.
The listing does not show the Sears' coin other side.
The fob length of 5½" would make the coin size around 32mm, like the one above.
Good Luck Coins
Although one was sold by Sears in 1905, they were probably mass-produced in the 1920's when
the "Egyptian Fad" started with the 1922 discovery of the tomb of the Pharoah Tutankhamun or "King Tut".
Supposedly these items are sold to tourists in Egypt, but I visited Egypt in 1987 but never saw one for sale there.
The ones I have seen are usually brass and 32mm in size, I have not seen the larger silver-plated ones.
Some of these coins have a flat relief.
The creator and designer of these items is unknown, but the design was probably trademarked at some time.
The trademark may still be active.
They aren't worth very much, I have seen them sell on Ebay for 99 cents to $10.00.
I am continuing to look for information on these items, if anyone has something to share, please contact me.
at coin shows, and even in the movies.
The coin or token shows Egyptian symbols on both sides, one side has the sphinx and pyramids,
the other side has a pharoah and various hieroglyphic symbols.
Some are plain round tokens, others have loops for wearing them.
They would probably fall into the category of "magic coins" or "good luck coins".
They have been around since at least 1905, when a listing for one appeared in the
1905 Sears & Roebuck mail-order catalog.
One looks like this:
Egypt Magic Coin
Sphinx, Four Pyramids, and Sunburst
Egyptian Pharoah seated on throne, throne has cat supports, surrounded by Hieroglyphic symbols
Size: 32mm
Weight: 10gm
Movie Star
One even made it into the movies, appearing in the 1946 David Selznick film "Duel in the Sun",
a "Western" set in the 1880's at a large southwestern cattle ranch.
"Duel in the Sun" Medal
Jennifer Jones played Pearl, a half-breed "bad girl" who wants to be "good".
Preacher Walter Huston gives a medal to Jennifer with the idea that it will keep her "pure".
Doesn't work.
The coin in the film appears to be the size of a US silver dollar and made of silver or white metal.
The relief on this coin is very flat and the coin appears to be worn.
Sears Roebuck 1905 Catalog listing for almost identical coin:
Sears Roebuck 1905 Catalog listing
The 1905 Sears & Roebuck mail-order catalog item is
"The latest craze. Gentlemen's fob", silver plated German silver.
The listing does not show the Sears' coin other side.
The fob length of 5½" would make the coin size around 32mm, like the one above.
Good Luck Coins
Although one was sold by Sears in 1905, they were probably mass-produced in the 1920's when
the "Egyptian Fad" started with the 1922 discovery of the tomb of the Pharoah Tutankhamun or "King Tut".
Supposedly these items are sold to tourists in Egypt, but I visited Egypt in 1987 but never saw one for sale there.
The ones I have seen are usually brass and 32mm in size, I have not seen the larger silver-plated ones.
Some of these coins have a flat relief.
The creator and designer of these items is unknown, but the design was probably trademarked at some time.
The trademark may still be active.
They aren't worth very much, I have seen them sell on Ebay for 99 cents to $10.00.
I am continuing to look for information on these items, if anyone has something to share, please contact me.
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