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What is this coin? Islamic? Help!
« on: May 01, 2008, 11:51:46 am »
Hi experts;
3.3 grams and 14.5mm. No idea where to start on this one. Any help appreciated. Thanks,
Ray
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Re: What is this coin? Islamic? Help!
« Reply #1 on: May 01, 2008, 12:17:28 pm »
Not Islamic. Northern India, Rajputs, anonymous "bull & horseman" jital, c. 11th-12th C.  Cf. Tye Jitals 32ff.

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Re: What is this coin? Islamic? Help!
« Reply #2 on: May 01, 2008, 01:21:42 pm »
Hi David;
Thanks for the ID. I have some other similar coins to ID, can you give me a web site dedicated to ancient Indian coins that I can look at? Thanks again.
Ray
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Re: What is this coin? Islamic? Help!
« Reply #3 on: May 01, 2008, 01:45:53 pm »
The best site for oriental coins (Islamic, Indian, Chinese etc) is http://zeno.ru/.

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Re: What is this coin? Islamic? Help!
« Reply #4 on: May 01, 2008, 01:49:26 pm »
Hello dave;
Thanks for the link! You have been very helpful.
Regards,
Ray
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