Quick answer

Choose the S17 tiny metal badge if you want a low-cost, adhesive emblem that marks a deck or case, and choose the RAVN IIII coin if you want a half-dollar-size prop with reeded edges for coin magic or display. The badge is 11.5x23.2mm and attaches with 3M tape, while the coin is a solid antique bronze piece designed for Ravn IIII. They solve different problems, so the right pick depends on whether you are decorating or handling.

Size and material: what you actually hold

The S17 tiny metal badge is an adhesive enamel badge with an antique silver finish and red enamel sigil XVII, sized 11.5x23.2mm. That is roughly the width of a fingernail, so it reads as a small seal rather than a centerpiece. The RAVN IIII coin is a half-dollar-size metal piece with an antique bronze finish and reeded edges. In hand, the coin has the weight and diameter of a traditional half dollar, which makes it feel substantial and suitable for sleight-of-hand practice.

Because the badge is adhesive, it has no loose parts and no rim to grip. Because the coin is solid metal with a reeded edge, it can be palmed, spun, or used in a coin routine. Neither fact makes one better; they simply define different handling expectations.

What each piece is designed to do

The badge is a decorative marker: you peel and stick it to a tuck box, a display case, or a notebook. It is not meant to be removed and reused repeatedly, and the catalog does not list a reusable backing. The RAVN IIII coin was designed by Stockholm17 for magician Caroline Ravn and was part of a Kickstarter campaign in 2020 that funded at 508% with 972 backers. That origin story matters if you collect pieces tied to a specific campaign or performer.

The RAVN X mini-deck is a related Ravn item, but it is a half-size 54-card deck printed by WJPCC with a linen finish, not a metal accessory. If you want the Ravn theme in a playable form, the mini-deck is the functional option; the coin is the tactile collectible.

Cost and collecting angle

At catalog prices, the badge is USD 1.20 and the coin is USD 5.25. The badge is an easy add-on that lets you mark several decks without spending much. The coin costs more but gives you a single, heavier object with a specific campaign history. Collectors who focus on metal accessories often want both: the badge for labeling and the coin for handling.

Neither item is a playing card deck, so if your collection is strictly sealed decks, you may prefer to skip both. If you collect S17-adjacent objects, the badge and coin cover two different categories: enamel pin-style decoration and coin-style prop.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • Adhesive vs. handled: The badge uses 3M tape and is meant to stay put; the coin has no adhesive and is meant to be picked up, spun, or palmed. Pick the badge to label, the coin to handle.
  • Size and presence: The badge is 11.5x23.2mm and subtle; the coin is half-dollar size and visually substantial. Choose based on whether you want a small mark or a noticeable object.
  • Campaign connection: The coin is tied to the Ravn IIII Kickstarter campaign from 2020; the badge is a general S17 sigil accessory. If campaign history matters, the coin carries more of it.

Product facts

  • S17 tiny metal badge: Adhesive Enamel Badge (sigil XVII) with antique silver finish and red enamel, 11.5x23.2mm, using 3M tape. It is a small, stick-on marker for decks or cases rather than a handled object.
  • RAVN IIII coin: RAVN IIII coin: half dollar size (diameter and thickness), antique bronze finish, reeded edges, designed by Stockholm17 for Caroline Ravn. Its size and edge make it suitable for coin magic and display, not for adhering to a surface.
  • RAVN X mini-deck: RAVN X mini-deck: half-size 54-card deck printed by WJPCC with linen finish, part of the Ravn 4th edition line. If you want a Ravn item you can actually play or practice with, the mini-deck is the functional choice.

Which should you choose?

Best for

  • Collectors who want a low-cost way to mark multiple decks or display cases
  • Fans of the S17 sigil XVII design who want a small enamel piece
  • Buyers who prefer an adhesive accessory with no loose parts

Not for

  • Anyone looking for a coin to practice sleight-of-hand or coin magic
  • Collectors who want a substantial metal object with reeded edges
  • Buyers who need a playable deck rather than an accessory