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ANOTHER NUMISMATIC TATTOO
The recent item about the British soldier who had the Victoria Cross medal tattooed on his back inspired me to ask if anyone knew of anyone else with a numismatic tattoo. We learned of one last week, and now here are two more!Max Spiegel writes: "I know someone (who I will allow to remain anonymous) who has a tattoo of the obverse and reverse of an Athenian tetradrachm. I thought that was awesome -- and a little crazy too."
George Cuhaj reported that Greg Ruby of the Baltimore area has a partial coin design tattoo: "The Saint-Gaudens Walking Liberty, but not in a full circle."
I confirmed this with Greg, who writes:
George is telling the truth about my tattoo. I got the
St. Gaudens Walking Liberty design done on my right calf in early 1998,
shortly after returning from the FUN Show. I spent about three hours in
the chair having the artwork done. I can see myself becoming a sideshow
attraction for the upcoming Baltimore ANA Convention.
At $5 a peek, Greg could have a lucrative concession at the
convention! -Editor
Wayne Homren, Editor
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