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Italy
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Hi, i just wanted to say hello since I'm new here... I'm italian, I say sorry in advance since my english is so bad. :/ I subscribed here 'cause there are 2 coins in my collection that are really unrecognizable for me... There are things written on them in a foreign language with different charachters, alphabet...  i hope You can help me with it! Bye!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4809 Posts |
 to CCF! Don't worry about your english as I'm sure it's better than my Italian. Lots of folks here to help answer your questions so enjoy the learning and sharing. |
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Bedrock of the Community
United Kingdom
17988 Posts |
Ciao and welcome! |
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Moderator
 United States
189603 Posts |
to the Community! I moved your welcome post to the appropriate forum for the proper attention.  Please not that you may need to show some photos. |
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New Member
 Italy
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Thanks to everyone, You are all so kind!
Sorry Jbuck, how can I upload the pictures now, about those coins...? I think not with a "quick reply" like this... what should I do? Sorry, I'm really clumsy... :S
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Moderator
United States
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Here is a quick guide... Uploading PhotosTo upload them here, you will need to use the Reply to Topic link. |
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New Member
Italy
25 Posts |
Ok, maybe I have understood what to do and I don't need the guide, but I will check that if I don't succeed. :) Here I upload the front and back of these 2 coins I talked about, one is normal size, while the second is really so small..! I hope You can see the pictures, but it's my first try, so don't hate me if it doesn't work. :) It would be great if anyone can tell me what they are :) Hear You soon!     |
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Moderator
United States
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Photos look great!  I do not know about these, but I am sure someone does. |
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New Member
Italy
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^_^ thank You so much! Well, I'm so curious to know where they are from :3
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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Ethiopia, and almost certainly Thailand, respectively.
I don't know much more about them, sorry (just recognized the writing).
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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January1may is right about the countries. Hopefully I can find the exact types and dates. #1 is a silver coin from the Kingdom of Ethiopia. Specifically, it's 1/4 of a birr from the reign of King Menelik II, 1897. Because Italy once conquered Ethiopia, it could have been brought back to Europe by a returning soldier. Very interesting. http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces44876.html#2 is from Thailand, 1 satang, 1944. 1 satang is worth 1/100 of a baht, which is still the currency of Thailand today. It is made of zinc. This coin is not very valuable but yours is in nice condition. http://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces11123.html |
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Italy
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Thanks a lot!! That's great... I could not imagine that in such a short time they would have been identified... So, as far as I saw... The ethiopian coin's value should be around 10 dollars (the one sold on ebay is in very better conditions and the current bid is 17 dollars), while the one from Thailand should be evaluated around 8 dollars... am I wrong..? About the ethiopian coin: sure Nalaberong, You are right... That must be the story of that! I remember that my father used to tell me stories about that historical period, and he knew someone (older) who went there to fight... How many memories come to my mind now... |
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Pillar of the Community
Thailand
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Hello and welcome Elbarto.
I'm afraid the 1 satang will only be about $1.
As nalaberong says it is still the currency of Thailand so technically it is legal tender but you don't see them in circulation. Everything now is rounded up to the nearest 25 satang which is the smallest coin currently in circulation.
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New Member
Italy
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Thanks Thai-Vic, so that will be 1 dollar. By the way, was correct for the ethiopian coin an evaluation of 10 dollars, more or less..?
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New Member
Italy
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...and I would have to ask the last 2 things, 1 about three coins that I'm almost sure to be copies, and the second instead about a french franc from 1960... may I ask all these things on this topic...?
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Pillar of the Community
Thailand
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If you have already identified them but are just asking if genuine or not then maybe the World Coins and Commemoratives Forum might be a better place.
Your Ethiopian coin is quite worn so $8 might be a bit much to expect, maybe $5?
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