Vintage Navajo Silver Coin Necklace

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Vintage Navajo Silver Coin Necklace

Mid-Century Vintage Navajo Silver Coin Necklace, made from 42 Mercury Dime bench beads and 8 Silver Walking Liberty half dollars (mounted on the reverse), with a 2″ sterling silver Thunderbird pendant, inlaid with a turquoise stone. The coins are strung on a substantial silver snake chain  with a hook and loop clasp.  Silver half dollars are dated from 1943-1947.

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