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Antique Tibet Silver Feng Shui Chinese Silver Double Dragons Lucky Coin 41mm (C-67-0236)The Coin is a Replica
Diameter Coin: 41mm
Weight: 24grams
Material: Tibet Silver, Aurium
Sku: C-67-0236The Antique Feng Shui Chinese Silver Double Dragons Lucky Coin is a beautifully crafted piece rooted in traditional Chinese symbolism and auspicious beliefs. This coin is both decorative and symbolic, often used to attract good fortune, harmony, and protection.
Key Features:
Design:
Obverse: Depicts two intricately detailed dragons encircling a central bead or pearl, symbolizing power, strength, and the pursuit of wisdom.
The dragons are often shown chasing the flaming pearl, representing enlightenment, prosperity, and perfection.
Surrounding motifs may include clouds, waves, or flames, emphasizing celestial and natural balance.
Reverse: Features Chinese characters or symbols for prosperity (Fu), luck (Lu), or longevity (Shou), reinforcing its auspicious nature.
Material:
Made of Excellent Tibet silver, the coin often has an antique finish to evoke historical significance.
Silver is associated with purity and wealth in Chinese culture, enhancing the coin's auspicious properties.
Cultural Significance:
Double Dragons: Represent balance, protection, and the union of Yin and Yang energies.
Feng Shui Application: Used to attract positive energy (Chi), promote harmony, and ward off negative influences when placed in homes or carried as a talisman.
The Antique Feng Shui Chinese Silver Double Dragons Bead Lucky Coin is more than just a decorative item; it embodies centuries of tradition, artistry, and the enduring belief in the power of symbols to shape one's destiny.
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Tibet Silver Ancient Buddhist Heart Sutra Coin Pendant 25 grams 57mm (C-62-2236)Tibet Silver Ancient Buddhist Heart Sutra Coin Pendant 25 grams 57mmSku: C-62-2236
The Buddha, meaning "the awakened one," refers to Siddhartha Gautama, a spiritual teacher who lived in ancient India around the 5th to 4th century BCE. After years of searching for the meaning of life and the cessation of suffering, he attained enlightenment while meditating under the Bodhi tree. Through this awakening, he realized the Four Noble Truths and the Eightfold Path, which form the foundation of Buddhist philosophy and practice. The Buddha's teachings focus on overcoming suffering (dukkha) and achieving Nirvana, a state of ultimate peace and liberation from the cycle of birth and death (samsara). He is revered as a symbol of wisdom, compassion, and spiritual liberation.
The Heart Sutra is one of the most famous and concise texts in Mahayana Buddhism. It presents profound teachings on the concept of emptiness (Sunyata), emphasizing that all phenomena are inherently empty of independent existence. The text highlights that form is emptiness, and emptiness is form, breaking down the distinctions between subject and object. Though brief, the Heart Sutra distills complex ideas about the nature of reality, perception, and enlightenment, often recited in meditation and spiritual practice as a way to cultivate wisdom and transcend suffering.
Coin Traditional Text Translation:
The relics and the mind are not different. The sky is not Tainan. It is empty. It is the color, the feeling, the thinking, the movement, the assembly and the hands. It is the spirit. It is empty. It does not arise or die. It does not marry. Beauty, fragrance, body and mind are colorless. Perfume. Touching the law. Unlimited. Industry. There is no ignorance. There is no combination of ignorance. There is no old age, death, no sound, no change of path, no wisdom, no achievement, no gain, so the good sound is paramita, so the heart is incompetent and boring, the radish head and the dream are pursuing nirvana. Brother Taishen, the Great Ming, the Supreme Mantra, the Infinite Mantra, can eliminate all truth and truth, so we say Prajnaparamita. Brother, that is, the mantra is revealed.
"Ruo Mei Xun Fan Qing"
Coin: Tibet Silver
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Spain 4 Reales - Felipe IV Pendant 13.7gram Alpaka Silver Coin 32mm (C-62-0236)Spain 4 Reales - Felipe IV Pendant 13.7gram Alpaka Silver Coin 32mmThe Coin is a ReplicaSku: C-62-0236The 4 Reales Coin of Felipe IV (1621–1665) is a historical Spanish coin from the Habsburg era.
- Obverse: The crowned coat of arms of Spain, showcasing the territories ruled by Felipe IV, surrounded by the legend with the king's name and title.
- Reverse: The iconic cross design, dividing the coin into quadrants filled with castles and lions, symbols of Castile and León.
- Weight: Approximately 13.5 grams, though slight variations exist.
- Materials: Alpaka Silver and Aurium
The 4 Reales coin was the most commonly recovered denomination from the famous shipwreck of the Nuestra Señora de Atocha, a Spanish treasure galleon that sank in 1622 off the Florida Keys.
- These coins, minted during the reign of Felipe IV, were primarily made of high-purity silver and struck in the distinctive "cob" style, characterized by irregular shapes due to the hand-hammering process.
- The 4 Reales denomination was widely circulated and valued in both Europe and the Americas, making it a practical and essential currency for trade.
The Atocha's discovery yielded a treasure trove of coins, with the 4 Reales standing out as a symbol of Spain's colonial wealth and maritime history.
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1893-S Morgan Dollar -Two Faces Error- Alpaka Silver Pendant 40mm (C-65-0236)1893-S Morgan Dollar -Two Faces Error- Alpaka Silver Pendant 40mm
The Coin is a Replica
Diameter Coin: 40mm
Weight: 29grams
Material: Alpaka Silver, Aurium
Sku: C-65-0236The 1893-S Morgan Dollar is one of the rarest and most sought-after coins in the Morgan silver dollar series. If there is a claim of a "Two Faces Error" on this coin, it refers to an extremely unusual minting anomaly where both sides of the coin feature the obverse design (Lady Liberty) or the reverse design (eagle and wreath).
Key Points About the "Two Faces Error":
Error Description:
A genuine "two faces" or double obverse/reverse error occurs when two dies of the same side (obverse or reverse) are mistakenly used to strike the coin.
These errors are exceedingly rare and typically result from a significant oversight during the minting process.
Rarity:
The 1893-S Morgan Dollar already holds legendary status among collectors due to its low mintage of only 100,000 coins and historical scarcity.
A confirmed "Two Faces Error" would make it an extraordinary numismatic treasure, potentially unique.
Known Examples:
As of now, no officially documented "Two Faces Error" for the 1893-S Morgan Dollar has been recorded. Such a coin would likely become a centerpiece in numismatic history.
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US 1922 Ulysses S. Grant HALF DOLLAR Coin Pendant Civil War (C-64-0236)US 1922 Ulysses S. Grant HALF DOLLAR
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Sku: C-64-0236
The 1922 Ulysses S. Grant Half Dollar is a commemorative coin issued by the United States Mint to honor the 100th anniversary of the birth of Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States and Union General during the Civil War.
Key Features:
Obverse:
Features a portrait of Ulysses S. Grant in military attire, based on a Civil War-era photograph.
The inscription includes "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," "HALF DOLLAR," and "Ulysses S. Grant."
Reverse:
Depicts the frame house where Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, with the inscription "BIRTHPLACE OF ULYSSES S. GRANT."
Additional text reads "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the date "1822."
Designer:
Created by Laura Gardin Fraser, a renowned sculptor and medalist.
Specifications:
Composition: Alpaka Silver
Diameter: 30.6 mm.
Weight: 16 grams.
Historical Context:
Authorized by Congress, the coin was minted in both Philadelphia (no mint mark) and San Francisco ("S" mint mark).
A special version with a small star above "Grant" on the obverse was also struck, making it a sought-after variant.
Proceeds from sales supported preservation efforts for Grant's birthplace and other commemorative activities.
The Grant Half Dollar is cherished by collectors for its historical significance and artistic merit, serving as a tribute to one of the most pivotal figures in American history.
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Titanic Sailing Route Pattern Commemorative Challenge Coin 41mm (C-66-0236)Titanic Sailing Route Pattern Commemorative Challenge Coin 41mm
The Coin is a Replica
Diameter Coin: 41mm
Weight: 34grams
Material: Alpaka Silver, Aurium
Sku: C-66-0236The Titanic Sailing Route Pattern Commemorative Challenge Coin is a collectible piece designed to honor the legacy and journey of the RMS Titanic, one of history's most famous ocean liners.
Key Features:
Obverse:
Depicts the Titanic’s profile, sailing majestically on the ocean.
Includes the ship’s name, "RMS Titanic,"
Reverse:
Showcases the Titanic's sailing route, connecting Southampton, Cherbourg, Queenstown (Cobh), and its intended destination, New York City.
Includes a stylized map with marked stops and the North Atlantic as the backdrop.
Often features inscriptions such as "In Memory of the Titanic Voyage" or "White Star Line."
Design Details:
Intricate detailing of the Titanic’s structure and route highlights the craftsmanship of the piece.
Purpose:
Created to commemorate the Titanic’s maiden voyage and its historical significance.
A meaningful keepsake for history enthusiasts, Titanic admirers, or challenge coin collectors.
The Titanic Sailing Route Pattern Challenge Coin serves as a lasting tribute to the ambition, tragedy, and enduring legacy of the Titanic, offering collectors a tangible link to this iconic piece of maritime history.
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Colonial 1756 Mexico Coin 8 Reales Fernando VI HISPAN ET IND REX 41mm Pendant (C-63-0236)Colonial 1756 Mexico Coin 8 Reales Fernando VI HISPAN ET IND REX 41mm Pendant
The Coin is a Replica
Sku: C-63-0236
The 1756 Mexico Reales Coin of Fernando VI is a silver coin minted during the reign of King Fernando VI of Spain (1746–1759), reflecting the strength of Spanish colonial coinage during the 18th century.
Key Features:
Obverse:
Displays a portrait of King Fernando VI or the crowned coat of arms of Spain, depending on the design of the particular Reales denomination.
Encircled by a Latin legend identifying the monarch, typically: FERDINANDUS VI DEI GRATIA (Ferdinand VI, by the Grace of God).
Reverse:
Features the iconic Pillars of Hercules with ribbons inscribed with "PLUS ULTRA" (Further Beyond), symbolizing Spain's global empire.
Includes the crowned globes representing the Old and New Worlds.
The inscription often reads: HISPAN ET IND REX (King of Spain and the Indies), along with the denomination and mint mark.
Mint Mark:
Struck at the Mexico City Mint, the oldest mint in the Americas, indicated by the mint mark "Mo."
Denominations:
The coin was part of the Reales system, which included denominations such as 1/2, 1, 2, 4, and 8 Reales.
Historical Context:
Minted during a period of Spanish economic and territorial dominance, these coins were widely used in global trade.
The Reales coins from the Mexico City Mint were particularly respected for their consistent weight and silver content, making them a de facto international currency.
The 1756 Mexico Reales coin stands as a testament to the rich numismatic and colonial history of Spain, prized by collectors for its historical significance and craftsmanship.
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