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vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 08:02 am Hello all, Ive got this small coin which I can't identify myself. It looks like late roman? Because of the small cross. But it also can be umayyad or something else. Does anyone recognize this piece? Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 08:33 am If you can clean it up a bit we might be able to tell. I see what may be a monogram but I can make it out. Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 08:58 am Ill try to clean it Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4981 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 11:59 am no clue here, what size vince? I'm thinking it's not roman, but I can't exactly say why I think that.... cleaning may help indeed. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 1:03 pm Hmmm, this looks like it will be a tough one to pin down. My first thought was central Asia...like one of the more abstract Jouan-Jouan's. I hope Noob stops by for a visit and offers his opinion... Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 1:51 pm Thanks all for your reactions. Diameter is 13 mm and thickness is 2 mm. Maybe merovingian? Ive put it into distilled water. Maybe it gets better. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 2:04 pm I don't think it's Merovingian...I could be mistaken, but I believe they minted primarily (perhaps exclusively?) in silver and gold. Your coin looks bronze, Vince...is this correct? Report this Post to the Staff
vince1977 Pillar of the Community Netherlands 847 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 3:07 pm Yes it is bronze. Little crack in the middle.. Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 09/04/2015 5:18 pm I am at a loss on this one as well. I am not sure what it is? Maybe a short soak and some toothbrush work might reveal more. I am not even sure of the orientation at this point. I am not sure if that is some type of tamgha on the first photos right field. Could be so many possibilities. Report this Post to the Staff
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