Sure it's not a coin..?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by KirkCumberland, Oct 12, 2017.

  1. KirkCumberland

    KirkCumberland Active Member

    B.jpg I received this along with my shipment of uncleaned coins..Any ideas..?

    It's 35.1mm long..The head is 23.5 X 25.8mm 13.7gram A.jpg
     
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  3. rickmp

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    Looks like an upholstery tack.
     
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  4. GerardV

    GerardV Well-Known Member

    Upholstery tack seems feasible. I bet the more learned among us jump in and identify it. It's beyond my skill level.
     
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  5. Pickin and Grinin

    Pickin and Grinin Well-Known Member

    Is there any marks on the underside?
    There are a lot of very detailed upholstery tacks.
     
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  6. KirkCumberland

    KirkCumberland Active Member

    Nothing written on it..Just the image
     
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  7. LaCointessa

    LaCointessa Well-Known Member

    Perhaps seller is turning her/his place upside down looking for it?
     
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  8. Paddy54

    Paddy54 Well-Known Member

    Button for a thick coat.
     
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  9. ancientone

    ancientone Well-Known Member

    Cuff link?
     
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  10. LaCointessa

    LaCointessa Well-Known Member

    Hair decorative stick pin ornament?
     
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  11. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    Perhaps something to hold two pieces of leather together on a cuirass?
     
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  12. GerardV

    GerardV Well-Known Member

    ....a hat or a brooch, a pterodactyl...
     
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