Help Identifying Coin

Hello all. I normally collect world coins from the 15th thru the 18th centuries. I recently picked up a lot of 8 coins from a CNG auction. The below pictures are of a coin that wasn't pictured in the lot photo. It is outside of my knowledge. Sorry about the lousy photos, I was having trouble as is obvious. It measures about 16mm x 18mm. Just looking for some guidance. All CNG had on the holder was "Jerusalem".

 

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Try Googling coins of Morocco.

 

@Deacon Ray might be able o help with your coin.. I don't think it's from Jerusalem but I'm no ancient expert

 

I think this article discusses your coin but doesn't attribute it to a reference:

http://www.coinbooks.org/esylum_v05n42a11.html

 

Thanks guys. This is further than I have gotten.

 

Welcome to the Ancients Forum, @Chris B ! I looked at your images and tried to find them in the ancient coin reference sites that I use, but was unsuccessful. Thanks to @kevin McGonigal , and @Roman Collector who mentioned Morocco. Mysia, Spain, and Thrace use pentagrams on their coins also. It could be medieval, possibly from the time of the Crusades.

Sorry I can't help further One of my friendly dealers specializes in Middle Eastern coins:
Dr. Pankaj Tandon of CoinIndia at: coinindia@vcoins.com You could ask his opinion.

 

So far this is the closest one I have found with the help of my good friend Google. While it is similar to the one side of my coin I don't feel like it is leading me down the correct path.


Coin of King Juba II of Numidia

 

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/c...fld=https://www.forumancientcoins.com/Coins2/

 

Here's a Moroccan Franc. Somewhat similar. Also, I like your Wild Man coin avatar!

 

I think @wcoins has nailed it!

 

As Deacon Ray said, looks like you nailed it. Thanks so much.

 

You're welcome. Here's another:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/catalog/roman-and-greek-coins.asp?param=12558q00.jpg&vpar=1288&zpg=10716&fld=https://www.forumancientcoins.com/Coins/