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BILLIKEN Lucky Coin Token Pocket Piece Good Luck 1908 Chicago Unknown Vintage

$ 6.32

Availability: 286 in stock
  • Condition: Unknown vintage. Slight wear. "The God of Things as They Ought To Be"
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • Theme: Good Luck
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer

    Description

    Billiken lucky coin token.   Unknown vintage.  Shipped in a thick plastic coin pouch.
    Billiken replica token.  Copper color.  Very nice condition, minimal wear.   Slightly thicker than a United States quarter coin.
    BILLIKEN, "The god of things as they ought to be"  the front states.  Copyright 1908 by the Billiken Company, Chicago.  The back reads:
    I am the God of Luckiness
    So always keep my nigh
    Misfortune's frown will disappear
    At one flash from my eye
    Be sure that I am on the spot
    When projects you begin
    I am the God of Luckiness
    My name is Billiken
    GOOD LUCK above the poem, and POCKET PIECE below the poem.
    It is quoted in Wikipedia:  "
    To buy a Billiken was said to give the purchaser luck, but to receive one as a gift would be better luck."
    Keep Billiken with you for Good Luck!  Or give him as a gift to a friend.  He will come in a nice little plastic envelope.  All orders will be shipped First Class through the USPS mail, from an established reputable Ebay seller.  shipping for any amount ordered!
    No offers taken.  Thanks for looking; email with any questions!