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Pillar of the Community
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This looks interesting but I have no idea what it might be.  
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Looks like a pretty chunky piece. I haven't a clue what it might be.
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United States
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Valued Member
United Kingdom
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Interesting coin, I have had a look with my thought path, and I cannot find another like it?
My thoughts were, 1, it looks jewish... but cannot see anything like it.
The second, is that the reverse looks like it could be a 'bird headed god'? but the shape doesn't suit, and I think its more of an Egyptian thing with the bird headed god? which I don't think there are too many old Egyptian coins?
May be looking at the reverse wrong though.
I really wanted to find this coin! I spent an hour looking, but... I am going to have to leave to the experienced eye
Good luck
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Pillar of the Community
 United Kingdom
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Thanks guys, it has me stumped as well. I thought possibly Judean. I will have to think about it.
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Pillar of the Community
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Pillar of the Community
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What is the diameter and the weight?
Paul Bulgerin
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Pillar of the Community
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15mm 2.3g according to the seller.
The bit I am calling the reverse with the square "thing" in the middle, looks to have an arrow and quiver on the right. No idea what the square thing is. I wondered if it might be a lyre, but it is the wrong shape with too few strings!
Starting to remind me of the computer from lost in space. Robbie?
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Pillar of the Community
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I got it for £5 including postage, so if it turns out to be totally yuk it doesn't really matter. I will repost after I have had a look at it in the hand.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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15mm is about average for a barb
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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It seems a little thicker than normal, it will be going straight into the DW as soon as it lands.....
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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After looking at your coin more I think its some form of soldier and standard reverse.(bottom photo) the top photo looks like a bust facing right.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I I drew what I think looks like the eye nose and beard. Looks like you have a barbarous radiate.  Edited by jessvc1
04/05/2014 6:23 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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You could be right Jess. I am looking forward to getting it, I love a mystery. I love that second coin you posted.
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Pillar of the Community
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I believe this coin is a local imitation of a bronze (quarter unit/half unit) of the first Kushan king Kajula Kadphises, in the style of Hermaios ruling 30-80 AD. You can read a bit of BASILWS (King) in corrupt Greek. Interesting, complete with Hercules resting on his club!
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04/05/2014 8:11 pm
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Pillar of the Community
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Evening Noob! Are you hiding from the media?
I didn't expect that. I will try to find examples once it arrives. It might clean up a little more, but I am not holding my breath.
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