Mystery Coin of the Day

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Ancientnoob, Feb 26, 2015.

  1. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    I thought it would be fun to let you guys take guesses at this coin.

    Silver 28 mm x 3.89 grams

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    Last edited: Feb 26, 2015
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  3. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Hunny bunches of O's...all kidding aside awesome coin, i have no idea, love the sand still in place, great details, another great coin Nathan..:)
     
  4. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    I'm just KIDding you, AhRITE?
     
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

  6. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    You're a funny guy, Bill.
     
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    Ancientnoob Money Changer

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  8. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Kidarite Coin - silver drachm - Fire Alter with attendants - 360-380 AD... did I win? :woot:
     
  9. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    I would say you did. I have the coin dated a little later AD 380-400. Kidarite Huns King C naming Varo in Brahmi under the fire alter.

    For those who might be interested, the Kidarites where a Hunnic tribe who claimed Kushan ancestry. It is believe the Kidarites where a recognized by Sassanian Persia as a nation.
     
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  10. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    maybe kidara?
     
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  11. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    ooops...to slow. i was close.
     
  12. Ancientnoob

    Ancientnoob Money Changer

    Very.
     
  13. medoraman

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    Yeah, Kidarite. No, I wish I had a hoard of these, just a couple. The faces are usually poorly struck due to lack of die pressure from the strike. A full face example is strikingly expensive. Yours is very nice.
     
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