Amulet? Perhaps Coin?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by benne911, Dec 31, 2018.

  1. benne911

    benne911 Active Member

    i picked this up at an antique shop in my area recently. Paid only a few bucks. They had it listed as an Amulet. It’s about 2 to 2.5 Inches tall... it’s about as thick as a large sized Roman coin... it’s metallic.

    I posted it on an antique forum and some people stated it was from Thailand. They think but cannot say for sure that it is a tourist piece perhaps from the 1970s.

    Does the Patina look fake or real. Any thoughts? Thanks in advance.

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  3. Mike Margolis

    Mike Margolis Well-Known Member

    Buddhist or Hindu icon for a personal altar or ceremonial use
     
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  4. benne911

    benne911 Active Member

    Can you tell if it’s old ... or most likely a modern piece?
     
  5. Mike Margolis

    Mike Margolis Well-Known Member

    Not sure from a photo and not an expert but they do make a lot of religious trinkets in many Asian countries that resemble that. You might search online
     
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  6. weryon

    weryon World traveler - In Thailand

    This is a Phra Ruang amulet. The back has been made to look like it was made during the Lopburi era (Thailand) , but it's a copy.
     
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