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Maybe the least words could be the next round. I like that idea. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I call the contest over with Hondo Bogus the winner by a good margin. Thanks to all who entered. Over to you HB  The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
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Thank you, ttkoo, for an excellent contest!  I like triggersmob's idea of "fewest words" but that presents challenges as to what a word is and what a coin is. For instance, this Thailand Fuang (1/8 Baht) has neither words nor numerals - only a pictogram.  A more traditional coin is this Austria 10 Heller 1915 which has no words - only a numeric denomination and date.  The contest is to post a coin with the fewest written characters - either numbers or letters. 1 point for each character, and the lowest total wins. For example, the 10 Heller above would score a 6. A few stipulations for your entries: - Only actual coins may be entered - no notgeld, tokens, medals, or any other type of exonumia. - It must have been minted within the last 1000 years because I have little knowledge of ancients. - Pictograms, morphemes, Hŕnzě, etc. will be scored as the English translation shown on Numista. - Alphanumeric mint marks count the same as other letters or numbers, but privy marks do not. Three days from 8:00 AM Forum time today to show off your minimalist coins! Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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A very challenging request from Hondo Bogus. I think my lowest character coin is a 1738 Denga from Russia It has 9 characters It is not the prettiest coin, so here is a link to Numista for a similar coin. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces11217.html The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
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04/01/2024 04:31 am
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Oh nice one TM  The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
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04/01/2024 05:45 am
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Unless I find something worthy... Go fish.  |
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What points would you allocate to his? I'm at a loss, triggersmob.  Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures
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I think you could go down to 1 or 2 characters with Swedish Copper Plate money, or Chinese/Japanese coins.
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I'm at a loss, triggersmob. I think 0 characters x 1 point = 0 points  The Ox moves slowly, but the Earth is patient.
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