Can You Identify This Thing *hee*hee*

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

Author	Replies: 7 / Views: 1,415
CoinBob New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 12/12/2016 3:07 pm I have absolutely no idea about the provenance of this pendant, and whether-or-not it is made from an ancient (real) coin, or is a fake made whole-cloth for the tourist trade. My guesses, so far, are that the main elements on the obverse (the "gamboling" young bullock, the 7 circles which MAY possibly be interpreted as "eyes" [as in "eyes of Baal"] and the upthrust phallus-shaped tail of the bullock) may all be symbols alluding to the Canaanite god Baal (as in the one referred to in the Bible as a "golden calf"). If this is a genuine ancient gilded-bronze "hammered" coin, it is amazingly [almost unbelievably so] "centered." It has had a suspension-loop attached (soldered on) at a later date (perhaps by a modern jeweler), which may also account for the tooling marks seen on a small portion of the edge (that at first glance appear possibly to be the machined "reeding" of modern coins, but since it is not continuous, may also be simply the marks made by the jaws of a vice that gripped the item securely whilst the loop was attached)? In any case, the verso is not as well-preserved, but appears to have some type of inscription in an alphabet that I do not recognize. Do you recognize this as script? In your opinion, is this pendant made of a genuine ancient coin, or is it a modern fake? Any info (or hints) on identity will be greatly appreciated. * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Edited by CoinBob 12/13/2016 1:17 pm Report this Post to the Staff

moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/12/2016 5:44 pm It's a "magician" token commonly sold to the folks who believe these actually do something. The script is just symbols that are supposed to have some effect. Virtually worthless and of recent vintage. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 12/12/2016 7:30 pm @mox, any ideas what the symbol in front of the bull is? It doesn't look like taurus in horoscope symbology... "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 12/12/2016 8:31 pm I've seen that symbol on Indian state coinage, but I do not know it's name or meaning. Report this Post to the Staff
CoinBob New Member United States 2 Posts	Posted 12/13/2016 1:11 pm I'm thinking now that it may be some sort of religious healing medal/charm/talisman (maybe a Protestant copying of the Catholic saints' medals ?) ... especially thinking back on a verse from Malachi I once heard an evangelical preacher invoke as the text for a sermon on healing ... viz: Malachi 4:2 "But unto you who revere and worshipfully fear My name shall the Sun of Righteousness arise with healing in His wings and His beams, and you shall go forth and gambol like calves [released] from the stall and leap for joy." A friend suggested the "arcane" symbols (on the reverse) kinda look like "Wicca witchcraft" symbols ... especially the central element which he says looks like the yin/yang symbol that is commonly used by Wiccans (and also appears in a LOT of oriental artwork). Whaddaya think? Is either of these possibilities viable? I probably shouldn't even mention this, but another friend said he thought it's probably a dog-tag used at Disneyland (because the creature looks more like a Disney-esque goofy dog than a calf/bullock) ... hee-hee Edited by CoinBob 12/13/2016 1:15 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34430 Posts	Posted 12/13/2016 8:36 pm Quote: maybe a Protestant copying of the Catholic saints' medals ? never heard of this before... "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
Numismat Pillar of the Community United States 1666 Posts	Posted 12/13/2016 10:16 pm Reminds me of designs on Tibetan coins https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces19096.html Report this Post to the Staff
Circus Pillar of the Community United States 3079 Posts	Posted 12/14/2016 06:48 am Way to much thought it is a cheaply plated junk jewelry probably for children with it cartoonish design looks to be a dog, the squiggles and circles are just that some times used just to fill space. Sometimes junk is just junk IMO Report this Post to the Staff
	Replies: 7 / Views: 1,415

To participate in the forum you must log in or register.

All Forums Category: General Numismatic Forums Forum: Identification: Unidentified Coins, Medals, and Tokens

The First Dollar, your premier source for bullion and rare coins. See our bullion list on the site and the coin inventory on ebay.

Silver Gold Bull US is the United States leading bullion dealer. We deliver gold coins, gold bars, silver coins, silver bars and precious metals to your door. Order today!

View Last 100 New Topics

View Last 100 Active Topics

Disclaimer: While a tremendous amount of effort goes into ensuring the accuracy of the information contained in this site, Coin Community assumes no liability for errors. Copyright 2005 - 2026 Coin Community Family- all rights reserved worldwide. Use of any images or content on this website without prior written permission of Coin Community or the original lender is strictly prohibited.
Contact Us | Advertise Here | Privacy Policy / Terms of Use

Coin Community Forum

It took 0.35 seconds to rattle this change.