Need ID help - Ottoman (?) coin?

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Joe Campbell, Dec 3, 2022.

  1. Joe Campbell

    Joe Campbell Well-Known Member

    Hello there. Usually you guys solve these embarrassingly fast but this one is tough.

    0.61 grams. Gold colored but probably is toned silver or lower purity silver.

    Appears to be Ottoman or maybe Egyptian? Not sure. Obviously holed.

    Pulled from a world bucket earlier today. Any insight at all is greatly appreciated.

    Thanks.
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  3. Joe Campbell

    Joe Campbell Well-Known Member

    Update: It’s definitely in the family of Ottoman Empire coins from 1808 (1223).

    There is a 1 1/2 Kurus, 3 Kurus and 6 Kurus coins that are identical in design but are larger (the 1 1/2 Kurus is 2.6g, my coin is 0.6g).

    I still can’t find what mine is.
     
  4. The Eidolon

    The Eidolon Well-Known Member

    The hole looks larger than typical for jewelry-mounted coins.
    I would assume it is a belly dancing coin.
    Those are often based on Ottoman-styled coins, and holed similarly.
     
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