Good Luck Talisman Challenge Coin
Decorative Art/Numismatic Object (Challenge Coin) • Unidentified commercial manufacturer; mass-produced novelty item
Style & Movement
Contemporary Kitsch / Vernacular Folk Art
Medium & Technique
Die-struck metal (likely zinc alloy or brass) with gold-tone plating, colored enamel infill, and inset synthetic crystals (rhinestones)
Creation Period
Late 20th to Early 21st Century (Contemporary)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 40mm in diameter; circular format
Subject Description
A circular medallion featuring universal symbols of luck, including a central green four-leaf clover, an upright horseshoe, and lucky clovers in the border. The text 'GOOD LUCK' is embossed in red enamel alongside other merit-based inscriptions.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent; well-preserved within a protective transparency acrylic capsule.
Estimated Market Value
$10.00 - $25.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$5.00 - $15.00 USD
Provenance History
Likely acquired via a commercial gift shop or online novelty retailer; no significant individual ownership history.
Art Historical Significance
Low; representative of contemporary mass-marketed superstition and the modern 'challenge coin' culture used for gift-giving and personal talismans.
Notable Features
Features a combination of low-relief minting and high-contrast color application; includes small inset red and green decorative stones.
Condition Issues
None visible; protected from oxidation and surface wear by the plastic case.
Conservation Recommendations
Maintain in current acrylic capsule to prevent tarnish of the gold plating and loss of enamel or crystals.