The attached coin (coins?) were undoubtedly minted in Mexico, and certainly appear to be silver. However, it appears as though two coins have been glued together, and no wording or dates appear on either visible face. The size of a penny, the weight of the combined coins is 4.8 gm. Does anyone recognize these coins? Were coins of this type minted in Mexico that have no identifying information on one side (graphics only), with the date and other identifying information on the other side (in this case, the sides that form the glued joint)? Or, is it possible that these are not coins at all, but rather something that was once part of a larger piece of jewelry?
I think you attached the wrong pics. The attachments are of Egyptian coins that weigh a lot more than 4.8 grams combined. =)
Yeah, if that's a Mexican coin pictured, I'm going to throw out all the numismatic reference material I own.
I have no idea where the photos of the Egyptian coins came from. Seems like the forum has a mind of its own. The photos I see are the ones that I attached (mexican).
Let's Try This Again: Need help identifying coins First, I don't have the foggiest idea where the photos of the Egyptian coins came from. Second, I have to apologize to the owner of those coins, but I have to blame the mixup on this posting system. I certainly did not post those pictures. So, let me try this again. If a photo of an elephant shows up, I disclaim all credit. The attached coin (coins?) were undoubtedly minted in Mexico (I think), and certainly appear to be silver. However, it appears as though two coins have been glued together, and no wording or dates appear on either visible face. The size of a penny, the weight of the combined coins is 4.8 gm. Does anyone recognize these coins? Were coins of this type minted in Mexico that have no identifying information on one side (graphics only), with the date and other identifying information on the other side (in this case, the sides that form the glued joint)? Or, is it possible that these are not coins at all, but rather something that was once part of a larger piece of jewelry? The attached coin (coins?) were undoubtedly minted in Mexico, and certainly appear to be silver. However, it appears as though two coins have been glued together, and no wording or dates appear on either visible face. The size of a penny, the weight of the combined coins is 4.8 gm. Does anyone recognize these coins? Were coins of this type minted in Mexico that have no identifying information on one side (graphics only), with the date and other identifying information on the other side (in this case, the sides that form the glued joint)? Or, is it possible that these are not coins at all, but rather something that was once part of a larger piece of jewelry?
It looks ok now. What you have is the center part of a bi-metallic 10 peso coin, like this one: http://www.alaingarcia.net/conozca/i/10-pesos-mexico.jpg
Looks like a medal to me. Then again, both sides (assuming this is one piece) show designs that have been used on Mexican coins. The eagle is from the national coat of arms, and the other side is the middle part of the Aztec Calendar Stone (Piedra del Sol). Does anybody here know whether this combination - in brass or so - is used for the pill (central part) of Mexican bimetallic coins? Just asking because the groove could be something that holds the pill and the ring together ... Christian
I think you nailed it. It does look like it may be the pill from a bi-metallic coin. Good job! :hail:
Hehe, pretty much at the same time when I posted that reply, Numismat made the same suggestion in "the other" topic: http://www.cointalk.com/t198383/#post1346596 He was even a minute faster, and posted an image link. I am not 100 percent sure yet, as the color of Kimster's piece looks a little different (brass-ish). But that may just be the photo ... Christian
Yea that happens with double posts. =) The groove around the edge is a device to keep the center part in place. I've removed the centers from worn and damaged 1992-95 dated coins of this type which have a .925 silver center, they have the same groove. This one appears to be from the later type which is not silver.
