What is this coin? Arabic, 35mm

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by GeorgeM, Jan 23, 2014.

  1. GeorgeM

    GeorgeM Well-Known Member

    I could use some help ID'ing this. I'm probably just overlooking a country that will leave me smacking my forehead, but I'm not seeing this. Closest I'm finding is Morocco:
     

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    GeorgeM, Jan 23, 2014
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  3. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    It is from the Ottoman Empire, dated 1063 AH. that is 1652 AD. I can read Sultan Mohamed son of ( possibly Majed). Good luck..
    Charles
     
    7Calbrey, Jan 23, 2014
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  4. GeorgeM

    GeorgeM Well-Known Member

    Thanks! Do you recognize the denomination? That would make it a lot easier to find details on it.
     
    GeorgeM, Jan 23, 2014
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  5. willieboyd2

    willieboyd2 First Class Poster

    It is an Arabic coin imitation used for dance costumes.

    :)
     
    willieboyd2, Jan 24, 2014
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  6. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Fine . As an imitation this way , it is pretty much a belly dancing coin ..
    Charles
     
    7Calbrey, Jan 24, 2014
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  7. GeorgeM

    GeorgeM Well-Known Member

    Are you sure about that? I thought most of those were produced holed.

    I'm having more trouble getting an ID for it than I should though, so the thought that it might be a fantasy/counterfeit/concha had occurred to me.
     
    GeorgeM, Jan 24, 2014
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  8. GeorgeM

    GeorgeM Well-Known Member

    Is there a reason that false coins were made for dance costumes (a religious prohibition of some kind, or some laws against punching holes in circulating coinage)?
     
    GeorgeM, Jan 30, 2014
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