need some help iding 17th century coin

[Mr.Jody]

need some help id'ing 17th century coin

my brother's mother in law gave him this today.It says 17th century china wedding coin?Anyone know anything about it?

 

[West Jersey Detecting]

Re: need some help id'ing 17th century coin

my brother's mother in law gave him this today.It says 17th century china wedding coin?Anyone know anything about it?

My guess is that it is a 17th century china wedding coin

Just kidding, but have you tried Googling the term "17th century china wedding coin"?

 

[dawgwood]

Re: need some help id'ing 17th century coin

It looks as if it were given to the bride and groom who need instruction in positions for their wedding night. Maybe it was a fertility coin like some tribes have idols for good luck in that area. I have a lot of oriental coins but not one of these!

 

[Mr.Jody]

Re: need some help id'ing 17th century coin

I did try to google it , it takes me to all kinds of crap for sale.... but no meaning of the coin.I never even heard of one, till today
I told him it was a wedding coin too Neil ....Ha

 

[Marchas45]

Re: need some help id'ing 17th century coin

Well you can buy one in very good condition at http://www.rubylane.com/ni/shops/treasurechest/iteml/4148#pic1 Charlie

 

[Mr.Jody]

Re: need some help id'ing 17th century coin

Yes, I seen that, but still no meaning.,,,,

 

[taz42o]

Re: need some help id'ing 17th century coin

Tells a little about them here.

http://www.feng-shui-tips-for-wealth.com/chinese-coins.html