Unidentified Copper Coin Or Medallion, Large Size.

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siczero New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 06/23/2011 01:11 am Hello all, I'd like to know if anyone can help me with this. It's an item I've had for the past few years, I carry it with me, for luck I guess, and I have no clue what it could possibly be. I know for sure it's copper, but the symbols are strange. One side has the grim reaper, and the other has a bird, a pyramid and a cross all arranged in a triangle. I can only guess as to what these mean, however, can anyone shed some light on this? Much appreciated! Report this Post to the Staff

fcrazo Pillar of the Community United States 651 Posts	Posted 06/23/2011 2:05 pm Seems what you have there is a good luck medal. The grim reaper you mentioned looks to be the "Santa Muerte". This site will explain more, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Muerte. Since I live in SA TX, I see this as a more common symbol now. With the large influx of illegals and Mexican nationals, and also with many frayed nerves due to the drug cartels south of us, this symbol is used as way to have safe passage or luck, especially in commercial endeavors. That symbol is become more and more prevelant in Mexico with the current influences. The other symbols represent: pyramid-power the cross-faith in christ the bird is a dove-peace. Report this Post to the Staff
EgCollector Pillar of the Community Egypt 3470 Posts	Posted 06/24/2011 5:39 pm to CC forum Report this Post to the Staff
siczero New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 06/26/2011 01:57 am Oh thank you! Finally I know what this thing is, it's made a dent in my wallet from all the years I've carried it, good to know what it is, thanks a lot! Report this Post to the Staff
fcrazo Pillar of the Community United States 651 Posts	Posted 06/26/2011 9:54 pm I neglegted to say: That was interesting. Report this Post to the Staff
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