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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Pellinore, post: 2316294, member: 74834&quot;]Here are three Umayyad bronze coins (this is the reprise) dating from the early 8th century, all with an animal on the obverse. The middle is from Tiberias, I believe, the other two are from Hims. They measure about 16 mm and weigh between 1,66 and 3 gr.</p><p><br /></p><p>I was told, from left to right, a gerbil, a leopard and an elephant, but you might have other suggestions. </p><p>Were these coins so diverse to cater to 8th century coin collectors, or did those animals have a special meaning?</p><p>I hope some of you may be able to tell me more. </p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]467326[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]467327[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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