Smallest coins/tokens

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by David Betts, Apr 19, 2020.

  1. harley bissell

    harley bissell Well-Known Member

    I no longer own any but there are some really tiny gold coins from the 1200s from India called ?fanams". They used to cost me about $8 apiece and brought $15 at my coin club auctions when I listed them.
     
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  3. Steve66

    Steve66 Coin People

    My 2 smallest

    Fanam

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    Panama Pill

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  4. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    Man I knew we'd see some cool stuff posting this thread thank-you all love this family. Great piece's
     
  5. David Betts

    David Betts Elle Mae Clampett cruising with Dad

    Dang now that's small !!!!!!
     
  6. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Thank you. I have several of this denomination, all around this size. They were struck when the Greeks had not started using Bronze for coinage. Rather, since coins’ precious metal represented a true value, they needed coins that represented a tiny fraction of the daily wages that a Drachm was. A tetartemorion was 1/64th a Drachm. They were small change. Was it for a loaf of bread? A drink? I dunno. These were never found in a hoard. They were found where marketplaces were in a town or city. I am always amazed at the detail, and the incredible skill of the die-cutter.

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    CILICIA Uncertn Early-mid 4th C BCE AR Tetartemorion 5mm 0.17g Persian king running dagger and bow - Crowned hd Achaemenid king CNG E239 Troxell Kagan 4
     
  7. mrbadexample

    mrbadexample Well-Known Member

    You'd think they'd be a bit cheaper, what with them being so tiny and all. :(
     
  8. john65999

    john65999 Well-Known Member

  9. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    That is a clashed die.
     
  10. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

  11. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Cheaper? What do you mean?
     
  12. mrbadexample

    mrbadexample Well-Known Member

    Less expensive to purchase! You don't get much for your money...

    It (the 0.14g one) is over 23000 times smaller (by weight) than my largest coin. I like extremes. :)
     
  13. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Here is my largest Hand-struck coin, and one of my smallest coin—-

    I have a couple coins in the extreme...

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    Ionia AR Tetartemorion 4mm 0.13g 530-500 BCE Rosette - Incuse sq punch 5 pellets SNG von Aulock 1807 ex: @John Anthony

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    Carthage AE 15-Shekel 45mm dia 7.5mm thick 102.6g 201-175 BCE Hannibal Tanit 4hoove down Horse SNG Cop 400 RARE R1

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    Carthage AE 15-Shekel 45mm dia 7.5mm thick 102.6g 201-175 BCE vs. Ionia AR Tetartemorion 4mm 0.13g 530-500 BCE

    Diameter: 11 to 1
    Weight: 789 to 1
    Thickness of 15-Shekel is almost 2x the DIAMETER of the Tetetamorion.
     
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  14. masterswimmer

    masterswimmer A Caretaker, can't take it with me

    I've got pix but no size or weight yet. I'll have to dig it out of hibernation to get its vitals.

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  15. Shrews1994

    Shrews1994 Collecting is my passion.

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  16. mrbadexample

    mrbadexample Well-Known Member

    Wow. This is bigger than those Ptolomy octobols isn't it? :wideyed:

    I don't collect ancients as I know next to nothing about them, but I do like the couple you've posted. :)
     
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  17. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

  18. mrbadexample

    mrbadexample Well-Known Member

    Here's my largest / smallest comparison photo - the Travancore 1 cash v 1734 Swedish 4 daler plate:

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  19. Alegandron

    Alegandron "ΤΩΙ ΚΡΑΤΙΣΤΩΙ..." ΜΕΓΑΣ ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΣ, June 323 BCE

    Yes, it is heavier than the Egyptian Octodrachmae. The Carthage 15 Shekel coin is probably the largest Ancient hand-struck or stamped coin.

    Hannibal issued these after he lost the 2nd Punic War with Rome. Carthage was strapped with huge war indemnities, and this was one of the coins that came out of this time.

    This is considered a Rare coin, with very few known.

    I used to collect Moderns, but Ancients are much more interesting with very rich History.
     
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  20. Joshua Lemons

    Joshua Lemons Well-Known Member Supporter

    Country Kingdom of Travancore
    (Hindu Dynasties)
    Type Standard circulation coin
    Years 1860-1880
    Value 1 Chuckram (1/28)
    Currency Rupee (1729-1947)
    Composition Silver
    Weight 0.37 g
    Diameter 7 mm
    Shape Round
    Demonetized Yes
    References KM# 21

    Sorry about the poor photos, I only have a cell phone Polish_20200423_114935593.jpg Polish_20200423_114835918.jpg . Credit to Numista for the info.
     
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  21. alurid

    alurid Well-Known Member

    L. Chr. Lauer. C. 1880 12mm, .61g.
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