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Valued Member
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Well look at that.. We can ignore the other pictures I forgot they existed haha
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Try using the upload feature here. Would need to see both sides of the coin. What I can say from your picture is that the coin is Kushan ancient Afghanistan circa 1st century AD. Would need to see the other side to say it it is. Here is a link about the Kushan empire. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kushan_Empire |
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looks like a Kushan coin
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04/22/2015 10:31 pm
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The coin is worn so my best guess is that it's Kanishka I 120-150 AD.
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Valued Member
United States
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Ha you guys are awesome seriously. I know it doesn't take much effort from someone who knows the trade but I'm a antique, gun,light,knife, newers coins kind of guy and y'all have made my day just using what y'all have given me as reference I've found so many coins online extremely similar and that is awesome for me. I'm a collector of many things and just because of y'all I might start collect older rare coins now because some of the stuff y'all have is very interesting :)
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Glad we could help. Ancient coin collection is a fantastic hobby. No where else can you hold pieces that are a few thousand years old in your hands. And for the most part they are not very expensive. Your coin comes from and area that is just starting to be explored and studied more. Hope to see you with more ancient coins.
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Valued Member
United States
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Pretty sweet :) thanks for the help
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United States
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I know this is off base but do people trade coins here? I'mbig into traded things mostly coins sadly currently basically just modern for now.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Cool coin. I have a very good example of your coin, that you might benefit from seeing. These coins are found in far worse condition then the one you posted for sure. Kushan Empire Kanishka I 127-151 AD 22.07mm x 8.15g AE DiDrachm ot 1/2 Unit ; s. 127 -150 AD Obv. Crowned, diademed king standing facing, holding spear and sacrificing at altar at left, Bactrian legend around: žAONANOžAO KA ... Neta;žKI KOžANO (King of Kings Kanishka Kushan) Rev.Goddess Nana standing right, nimbate, holding bowl and protome of animal, Bactrian legend left: NANAžAO, tamgha at right. Gold and Bronze issues of this coin were struck by this ruler.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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There is enough of your "Tamgha" to ID the coin to Kanishka I. The Tamgha is a tribal/ regal symbol, kind of like a coat of arms. It serves the same function today as it did in antiquity, it allows the viewer to recognize the issuing authority. You did have to read to know who was pictured.
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Valued Member
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This site is awesome y'all are so helpful and knowledgeable. I've had that coin since I was a little kid before I ever collected and nobody has been able to help me until I got bored and found this place. Love this site guys its great.
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United States
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As far as buying, selling and trading here. Until you have been with us for a while and have contributed to the forum discussions you will not be able to do that. Please read the rules of the Board for more information.
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Posted 04/22/2015 10:15 pm
