Miami Valley Coin Club

Coins As A Magic Ward

Drill a small hole in a silver dime and tie it with a red thread around your ankle (it’s not to hard to find a dime with a small hole in it).It is supposed to ward off illness.

Place a dime under the tongue to detect the presence of a jinx.

Early American thin silver coins were bent twice to ward off witches.

A Mercury dime is thought to have the power to attract prosperity, especially if it was minted during a leap year.

Place a coin under your welcome mat to keep bad luck from visiting.

Place a heavy coin on the eyes of the dead so that the eyes stay closed and the dead won’t find someone to go with them.