What is it? Coin with hebrew...

[messsiahhh]

This was posted on some other forums that i lurk without any additional information other than 'what is it'?
anyone have any ideas?

 

[trikikiwi]

I have spent quite some time searching and this is the closest I could find
http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=155192&st=0&start=0


I too have an Israeli work mate. I will run it by him on Monday.

Mike

 

[PBK]

It appears to be an occult medallion. The top photo shows what is known as the Second Pentacle of Mars, a talisman of good health:

"This Pentacle serveth with great success against all kinds of diseases, if it be applied unto the afflicted part."

http://books.google.com/books?id=wYd-HKmn8jUC&pg=PP1&dq=The+complete+book+of+amulets+&+talismans

 

[ivan salis]

jewish ( mystical) good health charm

 

[trikikiwi]

Nice work PBK
Mike

 

[messsiahhh]

I have spent quite some time searching and this is the closest I could find
http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=155192&st=0&start=0

I too have an Israeli work mate. I will run it by him on Monday.
Mike

haha, thanks. you found my secret lurking location

It appears to be an occult medallion. The top photo shows what is known as the Second Pentacle of Mars, a talisman of good health:

"This Pentacle serveth with great success against all kinds of diseases, if it be applied unto the afflicted part."

http://books.google.com/books?id=wYd-HKmn8jUC&pg=PP1&dq=The+complete+book+of+amulets+&+talismans

very nice research sir!