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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Medieval, Islamic and Crusader Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Joe Sermarini on October 21, 2006, 12:18:34 am

Title: Help with modern Islamic lion and date
Post by: Joe Sermarini on October 21, 2006, 12:18:34 am

(https://www.forumancientcoins.com/Coins/16927q00.jpg)

8.501 grams, 21.4 mm, and way out of my area.  Thanks.

Title: Re: Help with modern Islamic lion and date
Post by: Bacchus on October 21, 2006, 03:47:32 am

Hi Joe,

This is  a 20cash from Mysore in India dated 1843.  Ref Mitchiner 1054
Ruler = Krishna Raja Wodeyar (1799-1868)  Value is probably circa $5

Malcolm

Title: Re: Help with modern Islamic lion and date
Post by: Joe Sermarini on October 21, 2006, 09:02:38 am

Thanks.  Cool looking coin for $5.  I wil put it up in the auction.