The Meaning Behind Coins on Gravestones A Quiet Tradition of Respect and Remembrance

In ancient Greek and Roman traditions, coins were sometimes placed with the deceased in connection with beliefs about the afterlife and Charon, the ferryman of the River Styx. Modern military gravestone coins are not necessarily a direct continuation of those customs.

If you see a coin resting on a gravestone, it is generally best to leave it where continue reading …