I am very new to this so I hope I am posting in the appropriate section. I have two coins that I do not know anything about. I've scoured the internet but am unable to find anything similar. The closest thing would be (perhaps) Byzantine or, then again, it could be nothing. I was hoping someone here could at least steer me in the right direction. The information I have is: one weighs 3.5 grams and the other is 4.8 grams and they are both approximately 15 mm. I've included scans of both sides of each coin and a photo of both that may give a better visual of thickness and finish etc. If anyone can help, it would be appreciated.
After hours of searching, I post this message and 10 minutes later....I stumbled upon a site that had Ottoman coins on it (isn't that always the way?). Seems a bit closer to what I have.
1. Horse+Rider Jital possibly Delhi Sultanate, but I can't make out enough detail. http://www.zeno.ru/showgallery.php?cat=1097 2. Dokdo from the Indian State of Nawanagar, 1800's.
Only a guess, but these look Indian or Afghan, possibly as late as the 19th century. Certainly not Byzantine, and unlikely to be Ottoman IMO.
Haha. Perhaps that was wishful thinking on my part. ;0) I think DCH has got it right. Thanks so much for the help!!
I can't find the thread where folks explained what this coin is, but it seems like I was told it is a jital from Kabul or Pakistan. A catalog number might also help me learn more about it. I wonder about its metal or alloy, too. I really like both sides of the coin. The horse and rider side reminds me of Don Quixote. And I always liked Brahma bulls.
I found out that my jital was identified/atrributed by Bob Reis as: Shahis of Ohind (Afghanistan), Samanta Deva type, ca. 950-1050 A.D. He said it is likely about 70% silver, 30% copper.
