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Would A Member Please Identify This For Me

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Greetings,

This coin looks possibly Indian although I suppose with so little detail it could be from any of a number of Asian Countries. I would be grateful if a member would identify it
Michael

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Do you have diameter and weight?
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India, Maitrakas of Valabhi
C. 500-700 AD
Billon drachm
Obv: Bust of king right, in Western Kshatrapa style
Rev: Trident surrounded by Brahmi legend.

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The coin weighs 2 grams, has a diameter of 8 mm, and is concave one side, convex the other. Appearance is of a dark bronze
Michael why did I not include those data before?
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 Posted 10/01/2017  2:37 pm  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add Michael367 to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
Finn, I am amazed and impressed. Thank you so much
Michael
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