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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;medoraman, post: 1631906, member: 26302&quot;]Its generally accepted the electrum coins from Lydia are the first coins in the world. They are early 7th century BC. With looking, you can find small silver 6th century BC coins for less than $50. </p><p><br /></p><p>As to &quot;perfect&quot; coins, you really are probably talking machine struck, which happen regularly starting in the 17th century. Many hand struck are pretty darn good, but are never as &quot;perfect&quot; as machine struck. Heck, Chinese cash coins dating back 2200 years are extremely tight tolerances, but they are cast, and I am not quite sure of yoru question Tim.</p><p><br /></p><p>Scottishmoney, I go the other way with your dolphin. I DO consider it a coin, but I do not accept the dating. They used to be thought to be that old, but last I read most people date them more around 5-6th century BC nowadays. Really nice example of one. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie1" alt=":)" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" />[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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