Pierced Dime Recovered in Post-World War II levels at Site

ID: 4846 ~ Source: UNO Archaeology Lab ~ Creator: D. Ryan Gray
This file appears in: Temple of the Innocent Blood
Pierced Dime Recovered in Post-World War II levels at Site

Pierced dimes feature in many magical practices associated with African-American conjure, where they were worn on the body (often around the ankle) for protection or used for healing.

This file appears in: Temple of the Innocent Blood

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