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Andy888 Valued Member Canada 324 Posts	Posted 11/18/2017 3:08 pm Hey y'all, I have a small bag of 12 ancient coins that were apparently acquired from India about 30 years ago. Here is one of the coins. Does anyone know anything about it? Thank you in advance :) Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 11/18/2017 3:11 pm It is from Sri Lanka, from the Chola era 10th and 11th century AD. Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 11/18/2017 6:47 pm The octopus king, or at least that's what I always called them to remember what they are. It's absolutely amazing how many of these survived. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34423 Posts	Posted 11/18/2017 9:29 pm Ron, is that a crescent above the pile of balls to the right of the king? If so, wouldn't this coin be from the mainland rather than Sri Lanka? "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
Palouche Pillar of the Community Spain 2752 Posts	Posted 11/19/2017 03:47 am Mainland Southern India Can't make out the ruler on your coin from your photo.But here's a brief general description.. Paul Edited by Palouche 11/19/2017 03:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
Andy888 Valued Member Canada 324 Posts	Posted 12/01/2017 1:12 pm thank you to everyone for your help! Report this Post to the Staff
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