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    Posted 9 years ago

    SpiritBear
    (813 items)

    A friend translated it to be 1277, which should be 1861 if I recall, from Egypt. Ottoman Empire period.
    He said the other side was a blessing of sorts.

    This is the coin that got me into collecting foreign coins back several years ago. I got it for a quarter.

    It's not valuable, but it's a favourite.

    I years ago figured out the denomination but have forgotten. Anyone know?

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    1. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      Mon, I ask good looking women in the market if they remember what I came in there for ?
    2. Peterdrury Peterdrury, 9 years ago
      wow. so cool. should be worth lots. not exactly common.
    3. SpiritBear, 9 years ago
      Blunderbuss.....??????

      Peter Drury, it's not rare, either. LOL.
      2 in mint condition sold for $60 in a British auction several years ago when I figured out what it was.

      Every little bit of wear, spot of corrosion, and little scratch drive value down.
    4. blunderbuss2 blunderbuss2, 9 years ago
      Spirit, I was referring to where you figured of the denomination & then forgot. Now, where was I ?
    5. Militarist Militarist, 9 years ago
      This is a 10 Para coin
    6. SpiritBear, 9 years ago
      Thank you. :)

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