Anybody have any idea what this coin is?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by biohc, Oct 1, 2015.

  1. biohc

    biohc Well-Known Member

    Here's another mysterious coin from my hoard. I've done a little looking but as I have no idea where to look, I had no luck. it's 19MM in diameter and pretty thick. MVC-132S.JPG
     
    biohc, Oct 1, 2015
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  3. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    not a coin

    some kind of replica, token, souvenir
     
    Treashunt, Oct 1, 2015
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  4. Amos 811

    Amos 811 DisMember

    looks kinda like a UFO with its landing gears down, could be a coin from outers pace :p
     
    Amos 811, Oct 1, 2015
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  5. biohc

    biohc Well-Known Member

    Now, there's the definitive answer as to what it is...
     
    biohc, Oct 1, 2015
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  6. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    It's a token to commemorate the landing of the Martians back in the early 1960's.
     
    Collecting Nut, Oct 1, 2015
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  7. dltsrq

    dltsrq Grumpy Old Man

    It's a replica (not very convincing) of an 8-prutot coin of Herod the Great (37-4 BC). The Greek inscription BAΣIΛEΩΣ HPΩΔOY is "of Herod the king". You can find a number of genuine examples for comparison here.
     
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