Is this an old coin?(writing in arabic)

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Makanudo, Oct 23, 2016.

  1. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    I bought it at the local flea market and the seller said it was hungarian.
    It is 10mm in diameter and has arabic writing and numbers on both sides.
    Any ideas appreciated.

    Thanks

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  3. Arteme

    Arteme New Member

    Not sure about date or mm, but this isn't from Hungary.
     
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  4. J.A.K.

    J.A.K. Foriegn Fanatic

    You might want to post this in the ancients forum, lots of knowledge over there.
     
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  5. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    I am not sure it is ancient and therefore havent posted there.
    Once posted a subject about XIV coin there and got some critique
     
  6. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i'm not sure what that is at all, but i'm also pretty sure it isn't hungarian...unless it is some rare type i don't know about (totally possible!). here may be what the seller was thinking of...

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    these farily common 12th century coins are about 24 mm and has "pseudo-arabic" legends. i know a couple of smart guys you may know what this is....

    @THCoins and @Quant.Geek will you guys take a look at this one?
     
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  7. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Looks like it could be this coin:
     
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  8. THCoins

    THCoins Well-Known Member

    Dont know what the link said, for it does not work here.
    But this is an Ottoman akce, Sultan Mehmed.
     
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  9. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Thanks THCoins.

    The llink says exactly that:

    Ottoman Empire
    Mehmed II the conqueror 2nd reign
    AR Akce First issue
    Mint: Adrana (Edirne)
    Date of Issue: 855 AH / 1444 AD
     
  10. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    The source(link) says weight is 1gram and diameter is 10.6mm.
    Mine is 0.89grams and 10.5mm at widest.
    Does it look authentic?
    Thanks!
     
  11. THCoins

    THCoins Well-Known Member

    Looks perfectly OK.
     
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  12. Quant.Geek

    Quant.Geek Well-Known Member

    Sorry for the late response, but THCoins is correct!
     
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  13. Makanudo

    Makanudo Well-Known Member

    Thanks people!

    I couldnt find this one catalogued on Numista or any other sites for that matter.
     
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