Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

I bought this coin on EBay for about $12.00. It was so strange looking I had to buy it. I was wondering if anyone has seen a coin like this before. I have no idea what it is but was intrigued. If I got ripped off, it was a cheap lesson.

http://i9.ebayimg.com/05/i/07/50/18/b1_1_b.JPG

http://i12.ebayimg.com/04/i/07/60/9b/d1_1_b.JPG

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

At first glance it looks like India-Pakistan area temple coin. I believe circa 1700's-1800's.


They were low grade silver and were used as an offering of sorts....not sure how.

Not terribly valuable, many many different exist, just an interesting piece of sub-continent history....

gltu

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

It looks like coins from the Sassanide Empire

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassanid_Empire

It would date from 205 to 605AD

Not really sure :confused:

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

Just curious, Whats it weight??? Looks kinda thick...

Depending on weight and it's Silver finesse<SP> you mighta paid a lil bit to much for it, but not much; I mean you spent about 12.00s, no major loss even if the thing is worthless...

Now had you bought several of them or several hundred, I'd really question the purchase...

One of the other posted mentioned that they thought it was 1700's-1800's, I don't doubt that a bit... Also, I don't know how much your into numismatics or coin collecting, but any coin still readable or at that age, it probabbly worth that if not several bucks more...

All in all I think it was a decent buy... It could be a cool conversation peice if nothing else...

The real important question is, do you think it was a decent buy?

If your happy, I say Great... if not, I say well, it was only 12 bucks, beglad it wasn't 1200.. :)

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi.../60/YazdII.jpg

From Ivlianvs
It looks like coins from the Sassanide Empire

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sassanid_Empire

It would date from 205 to 605AD

Not really sure :confused:

Hmm I think that is a good call.

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

Wow, thanks! How could I determine the value of this coin if it's genuine? I've done a google search and pretty much come up with nothing.:confused:

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

If nothing else try the guys over at Cointalk.org

That is their central focus, vs Bullion...

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

Here's a similar coin:

KINGS OF SASSANIA - HORMIZD IV, AR silver drachm. Struck at Yazt, regnal year 11 (590 AD, the last year of his reign). Facing bust of Hormizd IV, head right, wearing crown with tassel to left and surmounted by crescent with |||: inside single dotted-border, crescent with stars at 3, 6 and 9 o'clock. Reverse - Fire altar with two attendants standing facing, wearing tall headgear, both hands on sword hilt, all inside single dotted-border. Large 21mm flan, 4.1g.

http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/incita...ormizdiv01.jpg


Here are several examples of other Sassanian rulers.

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

So, that's what the hell it is!
http://www.vcoins.com/ancient/calgar...idProduct=2749

Re: Strange Unknown Hammered Silver Coin
 

$235 ...that's a nice profit from $12.