I was trying to identify this coin, but I found just about nothing on the internet except that it was probably a "Masonic coin". On the front it has the letters (starting from the top and going clockwise in a circle) H. T. W. S. S. T. K. S. It is slightly larger than a quarter. On the back, there are three rings with text. The outer ring says "Eureka Royal Arch Chapter No. 167, Rochester, PA". The middle ring says "Constituted July 14th, 1849. The middle just has the words "One Penny" printed.
2007-06-02 03:59:36 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
To take your answers a bit further, what you have there is specifically a Royal Arch Mason penny, as the R.A.M are part of the York Rite of Freemasonry. The letters do have a meaning, but only if you've gone through the rites.
2007-06-05 03:19:01 · answer #1 · answered by sword_and_shield1 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-28 00:03:33 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a souvenir coin from a particular lodge. However, the "one penny" has a meaning from within the Masonic initiation, as explained to me someone I know who is a Master Mason. During the initiation ceremony (I don't know if this is for Entered Apprentice, Fellowcraft, or Master Mason), the candidate wears a very simple pair of trousers which do not have pockets. He is forbidden to take anything of value with him into the initiation. However, there is a point in the initiation at which it is ritually "demanded" that he give something of value to one of the individuals conducting the ceremony, or he will not be allowed to continue. After allowing the candidate to sweat in a bit of consternation for a minute or two, one of the other participants gives him a penny (or similar small coin) with which he can fulfill the demand. The lesson is that there will always be someone to help a Mason who is truly in need, and that he should not be afraid to either give or receive when the cause is just.
2007-06-02 05:13:24 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
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I was trying to identify this coin, but I found just about nothing on the internet except that it was probably a "Masonic coin". On the front it has the letters (starting from the top and going clockwise in a circle) H. T. W. S. S. T. K. S. It is slightly larger than a quarter. On the...
2015-08-18 21:23:36 · answer #4 · answered by Lucine 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a lot of Mason Pennies around, made for different lodges. Most however were made before world war II. The ones I see, or have seen, seem to come from the late 1880's up to 1930 or so. You can tell by the lettering for styles have changed over the years. Best bet since you have an address, write them and see if they will give you the history of the token. I have done it several times and have not been turned down yet.
2007-06-03 13:05:23 · answer #5 · answered by Taiping 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 18:19:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's a souvenir from a fraternal organization. If you belong to a club or whatever, there are companies that make metal coins in any design you want. Not really worth anything except to a member of that ladge. The lady below me explains nicely why it's a penny. I wonder if that guy gave away a secret?
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2007-06-02 04:04:26 · answer #7 · answered by Kacky 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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that coin is actually from what is called the "Chapter" which is under the York Rite. In order to find this out you need to petition the Blue Lodge, be accepted and raised to the 3rd* as a Master Mason, then petition the Chapter and earn the R.A.M. degree. Good luck in your travels. 2B1ASK1
2016-03-26 21:17:18 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Instituted, Feby,5 1913
2016-02-12 17:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by joshnicksam 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-08-24 04:24:47 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋