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The Story The phrase has circulated through military culture for generations — attributed to Roman emperors, carved into barracks walls, printed on unit patches. Whether Marcus Aurelius said it or not is beside the point. What matters is that soldiers adopted it, because it...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY A pair of mechanical goggles transforms a familiar Liberty portrait into something from an alternate industrial age. Gears, rivets, circular lenses, and flowing hair give the figure the look of an inventor caught somewhere between Victorian machinery and imagined technology. The 1934...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story Two sides. One idea. MEMENTO MORI — remember that you will die. A skull sits at the center, surrounded by ornate scrollwork. Turn the coin over: CARPE DIEM — seize the day. A skeletal rider raises a flail as rays spread behind...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story A fire burns in the hearth. The tree is decorated. A star hangs overhead. At the center, a woman dances as if the evening has momentarily forgotten to move forward. Set within an 1881 coin-inspired composition, the scene captures the warmth and...Regular price From $43.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story A skeleton holds his cards close, caught somewhere between the hand he was dealt and the move he is about to make. Set within an 1890 coin-inspired composition, the image brings together two symbols that have always belonged at the same table:...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY The Jolly Roger was designed to be understood at a distance: skull, crossed bones, no explanation needed. This coin brings that pirate emblem into a more elaborate maritime scene — a skull beneath a decorated tricorn hat, with an anchor, cannon and...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY Four skulls surround an anchor beneath the words CARPE DIEM — seize the day. The imagery brings two ideas together: mortality and resolve. The skulls remind you that time is finite; the anchor gives that awareness somewhere to stand. Set against an...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY Born from H. P. Lovecraft’s Cthulhu mythos, this design turns cosmic horror into coin art. A skull dominates the center, its face giving way to curling tentacles that spread across the surface — something recognizably human overtaken by something older and stranger....Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY The Corinthian helmet became one of the most recognizable forms of armor in the ancient Greek world. Its narrow eye opening, sculpted cheek guards, and sweeping crest concealed much of the wearer’s identity, turning the individual into the image of a warrior....Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY A skull emerges beneath an elaborate feathered headdress, surrounded by dozens of smaller skulls arranged across the coin face. The portrait has lost its name, age, and identity, yet its presence remains. E PLURIBUS UNUM and the 1883 date frame the composition,...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY An eye fills almost the entire coin face — no triangle, pyramid, or figure surrounding it. The detailed iris and pupil turn a familiar symbol into something direct and strangely personal: an image of seeing and being seen at the same time....Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY The historic Medio Balboa coin depicts an armored profile beneath a distinctive morion helmet. This version keeps the recognizable armor, helmet, and MEDIO BALBOA inscription, but replaces the human portrait with a skull. What was once a commemorative image becomes something closer...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY He stands where most people would rather not — beaked mask on, surrounded by twisting branches and skulls, with another beneath his feet. The figure does not retreat from what surrounds him. He simply remains. Set within an 1881 coin face, the...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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THE STORY One side wears a crown. The other draws a sword. Queen Victoria’s portrait becomes a skull while her crown and veil remain — status stripped down to mortality. Turn the coin over and Saint George is already in motion, charging on horseback...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story The scythe is raised. The hourglass is still running. At the center stands the Grim Reaper — winged, robed, and surrounded by the familiar language of coinage. A skull rests below while IN GOD WE TRUST and the 1936 date remain within...Regular price From $37.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story Two skeletons are caught mid-dance — one in a top hat, the other leaning back as if the music has not stopped simply because life has. The scene draws from the Danse Macabre, or Dance of Death, a centuries-old artistic tradition built...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story At the center, a serpent coils within a circular frame. Around it, two figures face inward beneath an ornate crest, creating a composition that feels less like a portrait and more like an old emblem whose meaning has survived longer than its...Regular price From $41.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story A skull emerges from a mass of flowing curls and ornate scrollwork, its exposed spine descending into the composition below. LIBERTY, IN GOD WE TRUST, and the 1964 date remain visible around it — familiar elements of coinage transformed into something darker...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story At the center, a horned bull skull rests beneath an all-seeing eye. Wings spread outward. Roses bloom below. A serpent winds across the base. Each symbol carries its own history, but together they form something more personal: strength that has endured, awareness...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story Medusa stands among the remains of an ancient temple — broken stone beneath her, towering columns behind her, serpents in place of hair and a coiled serpent body anchoring the composition. Unlike the familiar image of Medusa’s severed head, this interpretation shows...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story Medusa appears in profile, her face composed while serpents coil and twist around her, transforming the familiar Liberty portrait into something darker and more commanding. There is no severed head, no hero, no moment of defeat. Just Medusa herself — watchful, unflinching,...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story Bowler hat straight. Bow tie centered. The cat looks out with the calm expression of someone who has already noticed everything worth noticing. Set within a 1937 coin-inspired composition, the portrait turns an ordinary cat into an impeccably dressed gentleman — eccentric...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story The goggles remain in place. The flight helmet is still fastened. Beneath them, the pilot has become a skull. Set within a 1942 coin-inspired composition, the design brings the romance of early aviation together with a stark reminder of its risks. The...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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The Story One side says what you should do: GO TO BED. Three sleepy sheep drift across a moonlit scene, already counting themselves for you. Flip the coin and there is the real problem: ONE MORE CHAPTER. An open book, shelves stacked behind it,...Regular price From $45.00Regular priceUnit price per
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Wearable Coin Art — Morgan-Style Pendants Rooted in Coin Carving Tradition
First minted in 1878, the Morgan Dollar became an enduring symbol of American history. Coin artists later transformed familiar currency into something more personal—reworking portraits, inscriptions, and national symbols into miniature pieces of art.
The Coin as Symbol
VEILHINGE continues that tradition through modern Morgan-style replica coins, reimagined with skulls, mythological figures, memento mori, and darker symbolic forms. Each design begins with a hand-carved master, then is reproduced through lost-wax casting and individually hand-polished. Openwork designs are cut by hand. The result is a wearable artifact with its own meaning.
What You'll Find Here
Explore modern Morgan-style coin pendants featuring skulls, mythological figures, memento mori, and dark Americana imagery. Each replica coin is held in an open four-prong frame that preserves its inscriptions, dates, and reverse design without drilling.
How to Wear It
Wear a coin pendant alone as a statement piece, or layer it with a simpler chain for a dark Americana or biker-inspired look. Explore more necklaces or pair it with pieces from Skull Sanctuary.
Style Guide
What You'll Find Here
Explore modern Morgan-style coin pendants featuring skulls, mythological figures, memento mori, and dark Americana imagery. Each replica coin is held in an open four-prong frame that preserves its inscriptions, dates, and reverse design without drilling.
How to Wear It
Wear a coin pendant alone as a statement piece, or layer it with a simpler chain for a dark Americana or biker-inspired look. Explore more necklaces or pair it with pieces from Skull Sanctuary.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these made from real Morgan Dollar coins?
No. These are modern replica coin bases inspired by the Morgan Dollar design, transformed through hand cutting and finishing. They are coin art — not historical currency. The inscriptions, dates, and borders are part of the design language, not proof of authenticity.
Are the pendants hand-cut?
Openwork coin designs are cut by hand. Relief designs begin with a hand-carved master, then are reproduced through lost-wax casting and individually hand-polished.
Can the coin be removed from the pendant setting?
Yes. The four-prong setting can be carefully opened to remove the coin. However, repeated bending weakens the metal and may cause the prongs to deform or break, so frequent removal is not recommended.
What is Morgan Dollar coin carving art?
Coin carving is a folk art tradition where artists transform coin faces into new images using hand tools. The Morgan Dollar — minted 1878–1921 — has long been a favored canvas for this art form due to its large size and detailed relief. VEILHINGE coin art is inspired by this tradition, using modern replica coin bases as the starting point.
What does the skull replace on the coin?
The original portrait. The inscription, date, and border remain — the face is reimagined as a skull or symbolic figure, creating a tension between the language of official currency and the imagery of mortality or personal meaning.
Can I wear this every day?
Yes, with proper care. Avoid prolonged exposure to water, sweat, chemicals, and friction. We recommend wearing the pendant over clothing whenever possible to help preserve its finish.
What does "E Pluribus Unum" mean on the pendant?
Latin for "Out of many, one." On the original Morgan Dollar, it represented national unity. On this piece, the phrase takes on a different weight — worn by someone who has decided what they stand for, regardless of what the many say.