United States
18th century
999 fine silver, toned uncirculated
Diameter 1½ in. (3.8 cm)
Provenance: Tucson Trade, Arizona
Sailors' touch pieces were carried as personal talismans by mariners, believed to offer protection at sea, and examples in fine silver with intact suspension loops and strong surface detail are seldom encountered in uncirculated condition. This example in 999 fine silver shows a ship under sail with the legend IN TEMPE STATE SECURITAS, a phrase invoking safety in storms, and retains a pleasing natural tone consistent with age and handling. The toned uncirculated grade indicates the piece was carried or stored rather than circulated as currency, preserving the surface detail and silver luster beneath the patina.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
United States
18th century
999 fine silver, toned uncirculated
Diameter 1½ in. (3.8 cm)
Provenance: Tucson Trade, Arizona
Sailors' touch pieces were carried as personal talismans by mariners, believed to offer protection at sea, and examples in fine silver with intact suspension loops and strong surface detail are seldom encountered in uncirculated condition. This example in 999 fine silver shows a ship under sail with the legend IN TEMPE STATE SECURITAS, a phrase invoking safety in storms, and retains a pleasing natural tone consistent with age and handling. The toned uncirculated grade indicates the piece was carried or stored rather than circulated as currency, preserving the surface detail and silver luster beneath the patina.
We ship free anywhere in the world, fully insured, packed by hand.
