The Significance of Coins on Headstones

Have you ever wondered about the coins that seem to be placed on top of military headstones at cemeteries? You might be surprised to find out their meaning.
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Leaving coins on the headstones of those who served in the Military, especially those who died in combat, dates back at least as far as the Roman Empire. The practice became especially popular in

Have you ever had the occasion to visit a cemetery and noticed headstones that had coins left on them?  Here are some interesting reasons for the 'tokens'

I visited the graves of Bruce and Brandon Lee back in 2000. It was impossible to not be moved by all the offerings left at the site. There were flowers, le
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Visit any American cemetery and you're sure to find coins, especially Lincoln pennies, adorning grave markers. These coins have various significances, from mythical to religious to personal. ...

Although the places, times and reasons may differ, coins have been widely used as part of funeral traditions. In some cases, the coins may be intended to serve to pay the deceased person's way once they reach the afterlife. Sometimes people leave coins at graves hoping to earn a bit of good luck. A more recent purpose for the headstone coins is to...