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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Medieval, Islamic and Crusader Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Mary K on December 20, 2015, 09:28:56 pm

Title: Real Ancient Islamic coins or Fake?
Post by: Mary K on December 20, 2015, 09:28:56 pm
Hi All
I have received these coins from the south of Iran and I have doubt that if they are real! weight: 2.5 gram
what do you think?
I've attached the photo.
Title: Re: Real Ancient Islamic coins or Fake?
Post by: lv88 on December 21, 2015, 01:07:59 pm
Looks like 10-12th century Iran area.
Do you have better photos?
Title: Re: Real Ancient Islamic coins or Fake?
Post by: S3VERVS on December 21, 2015, 03:57:01 pm
Strike looks good but flans are way too perfect round and weight 2.5 g. is very suspicious.
Title: Re: Real Ancient Islamic coins or Fake?
Post by: Mary K on December 22, 2015, 02:44:33 am
More photos:
Title: Re: Real Ancient Islamic coins or Fake?
Post by: Nero 30 on December 31, 2015, 04:23:07 am
Welcome to the Forum, the soft details, edges, weight and general look raise concerns, I would tend to think that they are fakes but please provide us with diameter.
Title: Re: Real Ancient Islamic coins or Fake?
Post by: lv88 on January 23, 2016, 10:34:24 pm
modern forgeries of buyid gold coins.
authentic types go in 100-300 range