Unknown coin - Celtic? - Indian? - I don't know.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Topcat7, May 7, 2022.

  1. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    Hi, I have posted this coin before, but I didn't get a response so I am trying again.
    I suspect the coin may be Indian, but it could be Celtic. (Equally, it may be neither.)
    It measures 10.5mm., and weighs 0.59gm. It is bronze/copper.
    If anyone has any ideas at all, I would like to hear them, please? Magical Snap - 2022.03.18 16.29 - 007.png Magical Snap - 2022.03.18 16.33 - 010.png
     
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  3. LukeGob

    LukeGob Well-Known Member

    That is interesting. Can I ask, is it flat? Or is one side concave & the other convex?
     
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  4. tenbobbit

    tenbobbit Well-Known Member

    It reminds me of coins of the Western Satraps ( india )
    The Thunderbolt on the Reverse is a common image.
    Worth a look ;)
     
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  5. Topcat7

    Topcat7 Still Learning

    It is flat.
     
  6. LukeGob

    LukeGob Well-Known Member

    Flat, to me, would make early Celtic less likely. The few coins I have are slightly cup shaped. Indo-greek maybe? Off chance it's a mid-4th C. barbarous imitation of...something? The 2nd pic might be upside down & be the cuirass part of a devolved bust with the head mostly cut-off? Tracing the border with my finger, it looks likes there's probably more off-flan. Just a guess, & I like 4 & 5th C. barbs, so I'm prob inclined to see them. Take it with a grain of salt.
     
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