Pirates aren’t the only ones with a fondness for gold and silver; the coin collector understands that there’s a story contained within each circular currency.
Coins speak of our moving history, the heads of state and heroic figures we once heralded, and remind us of how far we’ve come in our journey through civilization.
A coin tattoo, be it ancient Roman or the turn of the 20th century, speak of a particular era and ideal that applies to our own relationship with wealth and prosperity, and the lessons we glean from the once-glimmering token.
From the copper penny to the Spanish doubloon, there are a number of coins that are no less than art when inked onto the skin. The beauty of the coin lies within its very own design, for men and women truly saw their coinage as opportunities to boast of their kingdom’s splendor, and the sentiment certainly hasn’t changed over time. Emperors and presidents alike can peer out from under your clothing, eyeing the world with the same keenness you yourself effect in your daily life. You understand the value of every nickel and dime, and while you may not exactly be a penny pincher, you work hard for your money, and expect others to respect it as you do.
There have been times throughout history when a man only had the coins in his pocket to declare his value and purpose. The humble coin often stood between a loaf of bread on the family table or possible starvation. Your coin tattoo honors such men, and sends the message that you are a man who makes his own way in the world, by coin and by greater denomination.
