Is this a coin?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Kinkfloyd, Aug 16, 2017.

  1. Kinkfloyd

    Kinkfloyd New Member

    I'm super new to this but I found this in my backyard and have no idea what it could be? It's metal, but I'm not sure which kind. 20170816_100620.jpg 20170816_100628.jpg
     
    Kinkfloyd, Aug 16, 2017
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Welcome @Kinkfloyd. Your coin looks Islamic. I don't collect these, so that's all I have. Sorry
     
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  4. Multatuli

    Multatuli Homo numismaticus

    Oh yes! It seems to me probably a copper fallus (there are too much crusts e deposits on the flan), type Mamluk Baibars, from Damascus (Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt and Syria).
     
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    Kinkfloyd New Member

    Thanks for the info! Is there a way I can gently clean some of the sediment away? Is warm water okay?
     
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  6. Multatuli

    Multatuli Homo numismaticus

    Yes! I usually dip the coins into kerosene or olive oil and forget them for a few weeks. After that time, I clean them with a hard-bristled toothbrush.
     
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