Ship Ahoy!

by Diane Schamp.
(Great Lakes Region)

Many of the coins I have been gathering for my collection have ships on them.

I didn’t realize how many coins portray an image of a ship until recently during my last visit to a coin show. I purchased a few Portuguese coins went home and realized I have other ship coins as well from other countries.

Depending on the country, ship images on coins can represent trade, exploration, a mode of transportation, or conquest.

I think they make beautiful jewelry pieces for those who have traveled abroad or who just love the ocean and ships.

So far I have several beautiful ship coin pendants added to my shop and plan on continuing my search for more of these type of coins.

Diane Schamp
DianesDangles LLC at Artfire
BeadSouk at Artfire