Baphomet Hobo Coin Necklace

THE STORY

As above, so below.

Baphomet is an image of balance: one hand raised, one lowered; human and animal, light and shadow, instinct and reason held within the same form. Rather than choosing one side, the figure represents the discipline of understanding both.

This necklace places Baphomet at the center of an openwork coin design, framed by the inscription E Pluribus Unum—“out of many, one.” The surrounding metal has been removed so the winged figure stands clearly against the wearer, while the four-prong setting holds the coin without drilling through it.

Inspired by historic hobo coin art, the piece transforms a familiar coin form into something personal: a symbol of self-knowledge, independence, and balance carried close to the body.

WHAT IT REPRESENTS

Duality

One hand rises while the other lowers. Opposing forces are not presented as enemies, but as parts of a complete whole.

Self-Knowledge

Baphomet represents the willingness to recognize both the controlled and instinctive sides of yourself without denying either.

Independence

A symbol for those who form their own beliefs rather than accepting the identities assigned to them.

Out of Many, One

E Pluribus Unum gives the composition another meaning: different forces, experiences, and contradictions brought together in one identity.

Wearable Coin Art

The openwork construction turns a replica coin into a detailed piece of dark symbolic jewelry while allowing the original circular form to remain intact.

THE STORY

As above, so below.

Baphomet is an image of balance: one hand raised, one lowered; human and animal, light and shadow, instinct and reason held within the same form. Rather than choosing one side, the figure represents the discipline of understanding both.

This necklace places Baphomet at the center of an openwork coin design, framed by the inscription E Pluribus Unum—“out of many, one.” The surrounding metal has been removed so the winged figure stands clearly against the wearer, while the four-prong setting holds the coin without drilling through it.

Inspired by historic hobo coin art, the piece transforms a familiar coin form into something personal: a symbol of self-knowledge, independence, and balance carried close to the body.

WHAT IT REPRESENTS

Duality

One hand rises while the other lowers. Opposing forces are not presented as enemies, but as parts of a complete whole.

Self-Knowledge

Baphomet represents the willingness to recognize both the controlled and instinctive sides of yourself without denying either.

Independence

A symbol for those who form their own beliefs rather than accepting the identities assigned to them.

Out of Many, One

E Pluribus Unum gives the composition another meaning: different forces, experiences, and contradictions brought together in one identity.

Wearable Coin Art

The openwork construction turns a replica coin into a detailed piece of dark symbolic jewelry while allowing the original circular form to remain intact.

Design Details

• Baphomet relief hand-cut at center — 1893 date and star border intact around the open frame
• Four-prong coin ring frame — E Pluribus Unum inscription fully visible from all angles
• Skull bail cast separately above, structurally integrated into the frame
• Coin diameter: 38 mm (approx. 1.5 in)

Material & Finish

Coin

• Copper base, silver-plated — modern replica coin in the Morgan Dollar style, not antique currency

Pendant Setting

• Copper base, silver-plated (Complete Necklace option only)

Chain

• Stainless steel (Complete Necklace option only)

Finish

• Antique silver tone
• Silver

Craft

Each piece is hand-cut.

The silver-plated copper surface develops character with wear — edges deepen, relief shadows intensify, and the piece takes on the quality of something carried for years. Each piece ages into its own version of itself.