Connecticut Copper "witch Coin"

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ninamason Pillar of the Community United States 1227 Posts	Posted 12/30/2012 3:33 pm Upstate, the Salem witch craze actually began--its roots were laid--around 1609. It reached a white heat with the election of Reverend Parris, and the trials began in 1620. I believe the craze was declared at an end in 1622. Report this Post to the Staff
vermontensium Moderator United States 16679 Posts	Posted 12/30/2012 4:35 pm Well said p! swcoin.ecrater.com Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 12/31/2012 03:21 am Quote: Hmmm. Wonder if this strategy will disparage an ex-wife, as well? Nope, wrong first letter, wards off a witch. Report this Post to the Staff
ExoGuy Pillar of the Community United States 4421 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 10:16 am Conder101 ... Into the 1800's, I've seen holed, large cents that were nailed to a home or doorway for good luck. In later years, into the 20th century, a "penny" was often inserted into a new wallet for good luck. Could it be that these practices were thus a more positive spin-off of sorts on the use of these witch pennies? I have a similar piece in my collection; also, a square-holed Connecticut cent. I'm unable to as yet post a pic as I'm away from home. The posting of such pieces will show that this superstitious phenomenon was other than random. Report this Post to the Staff
matchbox Pillar of the Community United States 1007 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 11:56 am Why would someone NOT want Samantha Stevens to visit? Report this Post to the Staff
Conder101 Bedrock of the Community United States 17884 Posts	Posted 01/02/2013 12:30 pm Because Endora or Aunt Clara might show up instead. Report this Post to the Staff
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