Now, where do these coins actually come from? You’ve probably seen them in pirate movies. That’s no coincidence. Pirates often used skull and crossbones—but swap the crossbones for a rose, and you get a softer edge of rebellion.
Then there’s the biker culture. These folks love a good skull-and-rose design. It says, "I ride free, I face danger, but I still have a heart." It’s the ultimate outlaw aesthetic with a soft center—like a leather jacket with a silk lining.
Sailors also carried these coins for good luck. They believed the skull protected them from death, while the rose brought them safely home to their loved ones. Talk about a functional, feel-good charm.
It’s like having a lucky rabbit’s foot, but way more metal. Literally metal. Pun intended.
William Shakespeare £2 Coin Skull and Rose 2016 - YouTube
