Well, I’ve got to give another shout out to Silverbugs; I stumbled across a topic regarding “carry pieces,” “pocket pieces,” and “touch pieces.” While the names are fairly self-explanatory, allow me to detail their meaning. In the fascinating world of coin collectors, many bullion aficionados choose a certain coin to tote with them on a key chain, round a necklace, in a pocket, a shoe, or even a golf bag.
The reasons collectors choose their carry piece vary; some choose a “lucky” coin, hoping for an auspicious event stemming from the presence of the round. Others choose a coin with history; perhaps their father carried the coin, and they keep the memory close. If you’re my boss, you carry a 90% Walking Liberty Half in your golf bag for luck, and generously deliver fellow players 90% Junk Silver as ball markers for the game. (Sorry, boss; I hope you aren’t bombarded with game requests).
You know the drill- I’d like your feedback. What’s your carry piece? Why did you choose that round? Where do you carry it? Is it a pocket piece or hanging on a chain around your rear view mirror in hope the luck will save you when you get caught playing Pokemon Go while driving? Upload a picture of your coin, and show it off!
I don’t have a carry piece…yet. I’m mulling over ideas, considering what might bring me luck this year. Any suggestions?
Happy Stacking!
-J
I carry a slot machine coin I won years ago in a Las Vegas casino. I won it on the first spin, so I thought if I was lucky enough to win it, it might bring more luck. Life is good, it must be working. Have you decided on a carry coin yet J?
Oh, smart choice. Gotta love those lucky coins.
I’m still deciding on mine. I want to stumble upon mine, like you did yours. I think I’ll know when I find it. 🙂
-J
I like the Geiger 500 gram silver bar, or Platinum Maple Leaf, waiting for the new 16 plt. Eagle.
You must be brave to choose a platinum coin for a carry piece!
-J
My carry piece is a Smith&Wesson … but I carry a 1990 Silver Eagle and like to use it to scratch off lottery tickets
I’m surprised it took this long to have that response for a carry piece! 🙂 I hope your ASE brings you luck on your lottery quest!
-J
When I carry, I will have a “Loonie” that reminds me of my friends in Canada. The Loonie is a bronze dollar coin with the image of a loon on the reverse.
When I worked on a project in Williams Lake, BC, years ago, the team had many many meals and meetings at the Laughing Loon Pub. Unforgettably great experience!
Awesome, David! Gotta support our friendly Northern neighbors! 🙂
-J
I carry a hand struck bronze commemorative coin I found at the Renaissance Fair in Houston over 30 year ago.
Oh, very cool! I like that you’ve had the same piece for 30 years. Must be one good looking coin!
-J
I run a grocery store so I go through thousands of coins each week. I am able to rotate out my “carry piece” and I don’t limit it to silver. When I find a new one, the old goes into the collection. I guess it is an initiation of sorts. My favorite was a 1900 Indian penny in amazing shape. I’ve found war nickels, 90% coins, silver halves, and even an Italian lire! It keeps it interesting.
An Italian lire?! Wow. Maybe I’ll start some retail store and make people pay with foreign money. That’d be a terrible business idea, but I’d get some cool carry pieces! 🙂
-J