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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;sunflower, post: 829751, member: 23219&quot;]Zuhara: You did good. The two pieces I picked up are actually very different from each other. Yet, they do resemble your website pics enough that I can easily image that they are close relatives. Calipers would be helpful. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>About the new one: The smaller one is a coin for sure. The notes on the coin holder indicate: AH1223, Turkey, 1/2 Cedid Mahmudiye, gold, similar to KM644 (catalog abbrev).</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The larger one appears more like a medal to me than a coin. It is very ornate. However, after looking at the website you directed me to, I am starting to wonder if it is indeed a coin afterall. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Regarding the website, I found enough similarity to feel comfortable that I am getting closer. There were major differences. Anyways, it appears I did do very well with price, not that I was questioning that a whole lot. I have been doing other business with this shop owner, and have found him to be an honest gentlemen. I never ask for a lesser price, as I know he will offer if he is able to.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>This coin collector/dealer I purchased from is retired Military. He has been collecting all his life. He lived in Turkey for at least a year. I could tell he had many coin stories to share, but he had too many customers in the shop and his wife was on him to get the shop closed (A few of us were still there almost 45 min. after closing). Many of the coins he now has for sale came from his private collection. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Oddly, regarding the larger one, I was having some regrets. I had to leave an old Civil War era 5 dollar Liberty behind. I could not muster the funds for both coins. After consulting with Max (the shop owner/collector), he agreed that the Harem gold would be harder to come by again from my current location in Kansas. :mouth:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thank you again for your hard work. I sure appreciate the help. Right now, the thought of having Harem gold is sort of humorous to me. And regardless of its exact description, it is a beautiful piece art wise. </p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thanks.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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