What Pharaoh?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Feb 25, 2020.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    I remember watching a thread on a similar item at this forum sometimes ago. Every thing on reverse is reminiscent of Ancient Egypt during the time of the Pharaohs. I wish I could know the age of this oval piece which is not far from a coin's shape. It weighs 4.04 grams. Thanks for your assistance.

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  3. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    king tut.jpg ..hehe..just kidding...:smuggrin:
     
  4. ancient times

    ancient times Legatus Legionis

    it is an ancient Egyptian scarab, the hieroglyphics on reverse is usually the name of a pharaoh or his queen, try this site to translate it, www.omniglot.com or find an archeologist to translate it.
     
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  5. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

  6. DonnaML

    DonnaML Well-Known Member

    Warning regarding ancient Egyptian scarabs: be careful. There are a lot of forgeries out there
     
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  7. Ocatarinetabellatchitchix

    Ocatarinetabellatchitchix Well-Known Member

    Be really careful. Do not forget the pharaohs' curse. Remember Howard Carter and his 10 teammates........:wideyed:

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  8. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I read hieroglyphs and can't make out those symbols. In certain periods of history the use of scarabs spread to the Levant, so my guess would be a Semitic inscription is represented.
     
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  9. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks a lot for all your opinions and photos. It was one among a lot of ten genuine coins. I'll keep it anyway, even if it were not genuine.
     
  10. ancient coin hunter

    ancient coin hunter 3rd Century Usurper

    I believe it is authentic but Levantine in origin, so the inscription could be in one of several scripts - of Byblos, Tyre, etc. See if a little research on your part can narrow it down.
     
  11. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

  12. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Levantine scarab in Egyptian style. Circa 1570- 1075 BC. Possibly Isis sitting on a chair, Horus before her. By that time, Phoenicia was under the occupation of the Pharaohs. Always learning...
     
  13. David@PCC

    David@PCC allcoinage.com

    It reads "v'amah achat m'al" "kadesh" "kabed YHWH v'hamiskhkan"

    Translated it's a warning to not disturb the ark of the covenant.

    Did you also buy the piece that goes with it?
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  14. Ocatarinetabellatchitchix

    Ocatarinetabellatchitchix Well-Known Member

    Thank you Dr.Jones.
     
  15. ominus1

    ominus1 Well-Known Member

    ..Dr.?!?..i thought it was just Indiana...:rolleyes:
     
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