Little help?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Hiddendragon, Nov 20, 2021.

  1. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    I'll never figure this one out on my own. Please help me ID it. unknown.jpg
     
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  3. derkerlegand

    derkerlegand Well-Known Member

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  4. The Eidolon

    The Eidolon Well-Known Member

    When I have a coin in a script that I can't read, a custom search on Numista by weight, diameter and composition can often narrow it down enough to spot it out of the lineup of possible answers.

    For example, a search for your coin's properties:
    weight: 1 g (they give you within +/- 0.5 g)
    diameter: 16 mm
    Shape: center hole
    composition: non-precious (this covers bronzes and coppers, among other things)
    gives only 14 results, including your coin. For older coins, such as Italian states before 1800, I often fail to find unknown coins, but for modern stuff a custom search often really helps. You can add or drop parameters (such as a date range) if you get too many or no valid results.
     
  5. BRandM

    BRandM Counterstamp Collector

    That's a handy tip, Eidolon. Thanks.

    Bruce
     
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  6. Hiddendragon

    Hiddendragon World coin collector

    Thanks everyone!
     
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