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Johncoin New Member Canada 2 Posts	Posted 07/28/2014 4:48 pm I was metal detecting yesterday in British Columbia Canada and pulled this coin out from the ground....it was quite dirty so I read online to soak it in olive oil. I took these shots before I put it in the oil. It is smaller than a quarter and larger than a nickel and looks like it might be copper...I realize there is very little to go on in these images but thought I would ask if anyone had a guess as to what type of coin it is. I am new here so hopefully I have provided enough detail...I know very little about coins unfortunately. Thank you!! [[Move]] Report this Post to the Staff

NumisRob Bedrock of the Community United Kingdom 17903 Posts	Posted 07/28/2014 4:59 pm Hi John and Welcome to CCF! I think it's a very corroded cupro-nickel Belgian franc of the type issued between 1950 and 1988. There's a picture of one here: http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces1244.html My Trade List: https://goccf.com/t/194596 My Wants List: https://goccf.com/t/191710 Edited by NumisRob 07/28/2014 4:59 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Johncoin New Member Canada 2 Posts	Posted 07/28/2014 5:31 pm Thank you...yes, I can see the similarities...it likely could be...I am amazed at how quickly you posted this reply...amzing detective work!! Report this Post to the Staff
ASLAN TVorlon Pillar of the Community United States 1234 Posts	Posted 07/28/2014 5:44 pm I'm amazed too... it took more than 10 minutes... we must be slipping Nicely done NumisRob Johncoin Report this Post to the Staff
Petrus Pillar of the Community Belgium 2895 Posts	Posted 07/29/2014 10:37 am I confirm your work Numisrob. You are very much correct Report this Post to the Staff
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