SILVER DIMES In Hoodoo
Silver Dimes, Aka Mercury dimes were issued between 1916 and 1945. These dimes were about 95% silver and depicted the of Liberty woth a phrygian cap (winged cap) This winged figure that was thought to be Roman God Mercury is no other then Lady Liberty her self.
Now in the true southern hoodoo not all dimes used were mercury dimes. In reality silver dimes were very difficult for slaves and even some freed Black men or women to get, so they usually had to substitute coins or coin like objects such as metal buttons to perform a ritual. So when you make a payment to a spirit you can use regular coins don't need to be real silver.
When dimes became more available The main types of dime that were used were the Barber dimes, Mercury dimes, and Roosevelt dimes.
In folk magic, images of money can be often used to draw money, luck, justice. These coins is carried to attract a particular essence of luck and money to let the spirit know you need that little extra help. There also carried and used for justice.
Now a lot of cultures from China to Europe, and the United States used silver coins for their magical rituals.
But when it comes to Southern African-American hoodoo tradition dimes were used in mojo bags and also were worn ether around the neck or ankle.
Another myth is that a coin from a leap-day is more powerful. I'm here to say it's not silver in it self is powerful just like gold is and can make a good charm.
In 1967 more than 20 percent of the patients in 4 Louisiana parishes were recorded as reporting to their Nurse or Doctor the use of copper, gold, or silver wires, coins, or rings tied around the neck, waist, or ankle. Today, the use of dime amulets is typically used for spiritual purposes over physical healing and silver is a must in your magical cabinet.
One of the important uses for silver dimes is payment given when purchasing graveyard dirt. (See my post on buying graveyard dirt)
Some Uses For A Dime is to be worn as a anklet or put them inside one's shoes to fear not walking over evil.
Making a charm: Take you mercury dime put in the middle of a piece of red flannel cloth add some money or luck oil. I also add a pinch of success, money powder on top of the dime pull it together and tie with string. This is a good powerful charm to have.
