1897 United States 5-Cent Piece with Hebrew Inscription


A 1897 five-cent piece from the United States with a Hebrew inscription of "Chai" (חי), meaning "life" and used as a good luck charm, engraved on one side. A hole has been punched through the coin, presumably for use as an amulet. This object is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.


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Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4