Masonic penny? - Page 2

**Ashlar521** · 01-17-2008, 07:14 AM

No problem , should have done that myself anyways .

rustybones49801 · 01-17-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashlar521

I know , I was just generalizing it . I have one myself in the frame I put my Father-in-laws apron in after he was buried , along with the Masonic coin he gave me . My wife had to get a special program for her engraving computer at work to engrave my and others " marks "on our coins .

What kind of things can your wife engrave?

**Ashlar521** · 01-18-2008, 05:09 AM

Anything metal and glass . She does the engraving for most the local lodges . Coins , name plates and such . I send our new MM's to her to get their coins engraved .

rustybones49801 · 01-18-2008, 11:11 AM

I was thinking of having something done for our new WM.

**Ashlar521** · 01-18-2008, 01:14 PM

I bought a pocket watch at a fair price and had my wife engrave the S & C on it's cover and the lodge name and number to give to my coach when when I received my cercificate of proficency . If you live near a mall that has a " Things Remembered " store , they could do the engraving . They have the S & C on their computers .

rustybones49801 · 01-18-2008, 07:05 PM

Ha.... I'm lucky if they plow arround here!!! LOL

mollyL · 02-27-2008, 01:10 PM

Those coins are really fascinating. As to calling them marks, could that be that was when a "mark" and a "penny" were roughly the same amount of money?

mollyL · 03-16-2008, 04:43 PM

It's not like I'm going to turn anyone in, but isn't it illegal to engrave things on a US penny?

segnett · 03-20-2008, 09:06 PM

A buddy of mine went metal detecting, he found a bunch of coins buried in a field...some in perfect stacks.

Anyway, he also found a penny that had the Mason symbol (the square, compass, and a "G" in the middle) on one side and on the other side he said there was an envelope...I think its probably an apron though. The penny has "In God We Trust" and "One Cent" or "One Penny" on it also. Problem is the date was worn off, which means there may have been some other stuff on there too that got worn off.

At any rate, I've been trying to help him research this and figure out where this coin may have come from. None of the Masonic pennies I've seen have completely matched the description.

Anybody recognize the design, or have an idea where the coin could be researched?

There was also a heavy metal button, like on a jacket or blazer, found in the same field. The button had a castle with a tower on each side. Not sure if this is Masonic in nature or not, but I figure its worth a try to ask if anyone recognizes the description.

cemab4y · 03-21-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by segnett

A buddy of mine went metal detecting, he found a bunch of coins buried in a field...some in perfect stacks.

Anyway, he also found a penny that had the Mason symbol (the square, compass, and a "G" in the middle) on one side and on the other side he said there was an envelope...I think its probably an apron though. The penny has "In God We Trust" and "One Cent" or "One Penny" on it also. Problem is the date was worn off, which means there may have been some other stuff on there too that got worn off.

-->This "penny" is NOT US legal tender, and cannot be used in commerce. A Masonic "penny" is a token, given to a Royal Arch Mason, as a "keepsake".

At any rate, I've been trying to help him research this and figure out where this coin may have come from. None of the Masonic pennies I've seen have completely matched the description.

Anybody recognize the design, or have an idea where the coin could be researched?

==>You should check with your local York Rite bodies, they should be able to identify it.

There was also a heavy metal button, like on a jacket or blazer, found in the same field. The button had a castle with a tower on each side. Not sure if this is Masonic in nature or not, but I figure its worth a try to ask if anyone recognizes the description.

==> A button like you describe, probably has no masonic connection

01-17-2008, 07:14 AM	#11 (permalink)
Ashlar521 Lux e tenebris Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 504 Blog Entries: 3	No problem , should have done that myself anyways . __________________ Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. -C. H. Claudy

01-18-2008, 05:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
Ashlar521 Lux e tenebris Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 504 Blog Entries: 3	Anything metal and glass . She does the engraving for most the local lodges . Coins , name plates and such . I send our new MM's to her to get their coins engraved . __________________ Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. -C. H. Claudy

01-18-2008, 11:11 AM	#14 (permalink)
rustybones49801 A Rough Ashlar Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 135	I was thinking of having something done for our new WM. __________________ Iron Mountain Lodge #388 Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised Aug 18, 2007

01-18-2008, 01:14 PM	#15 (permalink)
Ashlar521 Lux e tenebris Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 504 Blog Entries: 3	I bought a pocket watch at a fair price and had my wife engrave the S & C on it's cover and the lodge name and number to give to my coach when when I received my cercificate of proficency . If you live near a mall that has a " Things Remembered " store , they could do the engraving . They have the S & C on their computers . __________________ Freemasonry is "veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols" because these are the surest way by which moral and ethical truths may be taught. It is not only with the brain and with the mind that the initiate must take Freemasonry but also with the heart. -C. H. Claudy

01-18-2008, 07:05 PM	#16 (permalink)
rustybones49801 A Rough Ashlar Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 135	Ha.... I'm lucky if they plow arround here!!! LOL __________________ Iron Mountain Lodge #388 Iron Mountain, Michigan Raised Aug 18, 2007

02-27-2008, 01:10 PM	#17 (permalink)
mollyL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 104	Those coins are really fascinating. As to calling them marks, could that be that was when a "mark" and a "penny" were roughly the same amount of money?

03-16-2008, 04:43 PM	#18 (permalink)
mollyL Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 104	It's not like I'm going to turn anyone in, but isn't it illegal to engrave things on a US penny?

03-20-2008, 09:06 PM	#19 (permalink)
segnett Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 1	New Penny Question A buddy of mine went metal detecting, he found a bunch of coins buried in a field...some in perfect stacks. Anyway, he also found a penny that had the Mason symbol (the square, compass, and a "G" in the middle) on one side and on the other side he said there was an envelope...I think its probably an apron though. The penny has "In God We Trust" and "One Cent" or "One Penny" on it also. Problem is the date was worn off, which means there may have been some other stuff on there too that got worn off. At any rate, I've been trying to help him research this and figure out where this coin may have come from. None of the Masonic pennies I've seen have completely matched the description. Anybody recognize the design, or have an idea where the coin could be researched? There was also a heavy metal button, like on a jacket or blazer, found in the same field. The button had a castle with a tower on each side. Not sure if this is Masonic in nature or not, but I figure its worth a try to ask if anyone recognizes the description. Last edited by segnett; 03-20-2008 at 09:25 PM.

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