In Goddess We Trust
Goddess Coins
Goddess Coins
The Story of Goddess Coins
Many moons ago, back in 1990's, at the Crossroads Learning Center in Seattle, Washington, a group of Tantric Yoga students were initiated into a Hindu practice for Dhaneshwari, a left hand Goddess of Prosperity. Part of the practice involved giving a coin to Dhaneshwari. We came up with the idea of making coins in my metal studio - with the yantra on one side, the mantra on the other. The first Mantra/Yantra Medallions were born - hand carved in wax and cast in Sterling Silver. Since then, the coins have gone through various incarnations as I refine the process and expand the pantheon of Goddesses. Goddess Coins can be used to call a Goddess energy to you and from inside you.
I have been making the Aphrodite Coins for years now, but as of 2008 she was joined by Athena, aka Minerva. Athena can be seen with her helmet, spear and her totem familiar, Bubo the Owl. These Olympian sisters are soon to be joined by Artemis, aka Dianna. I make some Sterling Silver and others with Bronze. The words "In Goddess We Trust" are on the front and back. Along with the name and year on the back in the middle, the upper ring reads "If We Build It She Will Come." They weigh slightly less than an ounce, and the outer edge is polished to a smooth finish that feels wonderful in your hand.
The coins are made in small batches using the Lost Wax Casting method. Unlike coins that are minted with a press, coins that are cast have unique characteristics that can make them more valuable over time. I rarely do more than 20 per year thus far - making these very limited runs. Some older coins are available. The 2008-9 edition is the last year I made any coins with an outer rim, most notable on the Aphrodite coin below, farthest to the right. The process is evolving and the story is unfolding. I see Goddess Coins as a symbol for bringing Goddess consciousness into this reality and for giving it the value it deserves.
Many moons ago, back in 1990's, at the Crossroads Learning Center in Seattle, Washington, a group of Tantric Yoga students were initiated into a Hindu practice for Dhaneshwari, a left hand Goddess of Prosperity. Part of the practice involved giving a coin to Dhaneshwari. We came up with the idea of making coins in my metal studio - with the yantra on one side, the mantra on the other. The first Mantra/Yantra Medallions were born - hand carved in wax and cast in Sterling Silver. Since then, the coins have gone through various incarnations as I refine the process and expand the pantheon of Goddesses. Goddess Coins can be used to call a Goddess energy to you and from inside you.
I have been making the Aphrodite Coins for years now, but as of 2008 she was joined by Athena, aka Minerva. Athena can be seen with her helmet, spear and her totem familiar, Bubo the Owl. These Olympian sisters are soon to be joined by Artemis, aka Dianna. I make some Sterling Silver and others with Bronze. The words "In Goddess We Trust" are on the front and back. Along with the name and year on the back in the middle, the upper ring reads "If We Build It She Will Come." They weigh slightly less than an ounce, and the outer edge is polished to a smooth finish that feels wonderful in your hand.
The coins are made in small batches using the Lost Wax Casting method. Unlike coins that are minted with a press, coins that are cast have unique characteristics that can make them more valuable over time. I rarely do more than 20 per year thus far - making these very limited runs. Some older coins are available. The 2008-9 edition is the last year I made any coins with an outer rim, most notable on the Aphrodite coin below, farthest to the right. The process is evolving and the story is unfolding. I see Goddess Coins as a symbol for bringing Goddess consciousness into this reality and for giving it the value it deserves.
Athena Coin - Sterling Silver
Aphrodite Coin - Sterling Silver
Athena Coin - 2009
Sterling Silver 2009 Edition Athena Coin - New Style Rim 2 left!
$
80.00
Athena Coin - 2009
Bronze 2009 Edition Athena Coin - New Style Rim Only 1 left!
$
50.00
Aphrodite Coin - 2009
Sterling Silver 2009 Edition Aphrodite Coin - New Style Rim Only 1 left
$
80.00
Aphrodite Coin - 2009
Sterling Silver 2009 - Old Style Rim - Last One.
$
108.00
Aphrodite Coin - 2009
Bronze Aphrodite Coin - 2009 Edition New Style Rim - Sorry, sold out.
$
50.00
Athena Coin - 2008
Sterling Silver 2008 Edition Athena Coin - New Style Rim Only 1 left.
$
80.00
Athena Coin - 2008
Bronze 2008 Edition Athena Coin - New Style Rim 2 left
$
50.00
Aphrodite Coin - 2008
Sterling Silver 2008 Edition Aphrodite Coin - New Style Rim 2 left
$
80.00
Aphrodite Coin - 2008
Bronze 2008 Edition Aphrodite Coin - New Style Rim Last One
$
50.00
Special Edition - Minerva Coin 2009
Sterling Silver 2009 Special Edition Minerva (The Roman Name for Athena) and a bit more "mini" image of Athena.
New Style Rim - One of a kind.
New Style Rim - One of a kind.
$
108.00
Special Edition - Minerva Coin 2009
Bronze 2009 Special Edition - Minerva (The Roman name for Athena) and a bit more "mini" picture
with New Style Rim. The only Bronze Minerva.
with New Style Rim. The only Bronze Minerva.
$
80.00
Special Edition - Minerva Coin 2008
Sterling Silver 2008 Minerva Coin with Old Style Rim ( "Minerva" is the Roman name of Athena)
The only one of this style for Minerva.
The only one of this style for Minerva.
$
180.00
Ruby Slippers