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Sorry for the nondescript title, I really have no idea what this coin is. I do not recognize the lettering or pictures - I'm hoping one of you will. I do know that it was set in a gold bezel, and the coin is not gold or silver. The diameter is approximately 0.53 inches or 13.56mm. Maybe it is a token? Any help would be much appreciated, Thanks in advance!

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It is an ancient Judaean coin, dating from the Maccabean period before the time of Christ. I'm not an expert in the series, but it's something like these examples on Wildwinds of king Yehonatan (John Hyracanus II, 67-40 BC).

The coin appears genuine, but has been damaged by the bezel housing it.
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