Please help identify this coin

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  1. texmancoins

    texmancoins New Member

    Coin has no date or writing. It appears to be made of silver although I can't say for sure. It's about the size of a quarter. The patterns are very detailed and it almost looks as if it could be a medal of some kind. Can someone help identify this coin for me?
    Thanks! - Novice coin enthusiast
     

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  3. doug5353

    doug5353 Well-Known Member

    The overall look is French or Italian, with a modified fleur-de-lis on the reverse. The nose and the head covering make me think of the medieval Medici family, bankers and politicians...

    That's as far as I can take it - bet Siberian Man knows the rest.

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  4. Treashunt

    Treashunt The Other Frank

    Not a coin, a medal or a token
     
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  5. derkerlegand

    derkerlegand Well-Known Member

    looks an awful lot like a portrait of Dante Alighieri. [​IMG] Reverse looks like arms of Dante's city - Florence Italy. [​IMG]
     
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  6. doug5353

    doug5353 Well-Known Member

    I think you nailed it, especially with that coat of arms.
     
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  7. texmancoins

    texmancoins New Member

    Phenomenal. It appears I came to the right place. Thank you!
     
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