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Offline Hedge

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ID Help Jewish Coin
« on: December 01, 2022, 10:07:45 pm »
This coin is 25 mm, weighs 16 grams (quite hefty), and was purchased in Jordan near Petra.  I am new to this and haven't been able to find a match for this coin as either legitimate or fake.  What I am assuming is the reverse appears to be the facade of the temple at Jerusalem, similar to some of the Bar Kokhba coins.  I am grateful for any help that can be provided.

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Re: ID Help Jewish Coin
« Reply #1 on: December 01, 2022, 11:05:54 pm »
Your coin is a cast fake.
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Re: ID Help Jewish Coin
« Reply #2 on: December 02, 2022, 07:09:33 am »
Typical modern+ cast fake made for tourists.

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Re: ID Help Jewish Coin
« Reply #3 on: December 02, 2022, 11:18:32 am »
Thank you, I appreciate your expertise and hope it will be helpful to others.

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Re: ID Help Jewish Coin
« Reply #4 on: December 06, 2022, 12:09:01 am »
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