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« on: May 27, 2011, 06:56:25 PM »
tree on one side and vase on other to frightened to clean it any more it could be copper or bronze

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« Reply #1 on: May 27, 2011, 07:09:41 PM »
never heard of or seen one like that before, it looks like a foregin writting around the edge

going by the colour it does look silver
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« Reply #2 on: May 27, 2011, 07:35:29 PM »
done the silver test no joy
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« Reply #3 on: May 27, 2011, 07:37:43 PM »
No body likes sticking their neck out, but hey when it comes to making a fool of yourself I've got it down to a fine art..so here goes.
I know I've seen something similar and the only thing that sprung to mind is the procurator coinage from Judea. Now Ive looked at a few and though they are not the same they do bare similarities in design ie tree or foliage on one side and urn or goblet on the other.
As I say I'm not sure but I'll keep looking. Brilliant find anyway
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« Reply #4 on: May 27, 2011, 08:07:15 PM »
Sorry, you've got me stumped on this one  Embarrassed
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« Reply #5 on: May 27, 2011, 08:45:12 PM »
Quote from: db4 on May 27, 2011, 06:56:25 PM
tree on one side and vase on other to frightened to clean it any more it could be copper or bronze
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This an American Oak Tree Shilling................no vase....just wondered peter did they issueds smaller denomatiions?

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« Reply #6 on: May 28, 2011, 12:04:39 AM »
Very nice find db4,the letering around the edge looks very much like Hebrew,Chefs id of a Judean coin could be right,would be a very unusual coin find if it is.
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« Reply #7 on: May 28, 2011, 06:52:40 AM »
Well I've burned the midnight oil and some of the mornings, but to no avail though I now have a PhD in Rabbinic coinage  Grin
The plot thickens...the coinage from any of the three Judean revolts also bear similarities to yours and bearing in mind that these were big uprising and troops had to be sent from all parts of the empire, plus the possibility of trade with the Eastern Mediterranean does make it quite possible.
I've only just realised that it's a BIG coin, definitely one for the FLO or coin expert, as it could be quite an important find for this part of the world.

Any chance of some closer shots to show the inscription?
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2011, 09:36:22 AM »
Wow i like it its a cracking find and hope its a rare coin that will be something special .bravoooo again db4 .nordine
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2011, 09:41:06 AM »
fantastic find !!!  even though Im the last person to id it ! lol  Looks really interesting. Smiley
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« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2011, 09:46:55 AM »
thanks chef these are the best i can do hope it helps ta.

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« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2011, 10:09:53 AM »
Yes 100%, the writing on it IS in the Hebrew alphabet and so given that it is not modern (I've checked), it only leaves a few periods when Hebrew was used on coins instead of Greek and the size points to the periods of "home rule" either 100-47BC or more likely around the first or second (Bar Cochba) revolts of 67-68AD and 132-135AD.
It's a brilliant find and as I can't find a direct reference it is definitely worth getting an experts opinion. Oh and please let us know Wink

And for the romantics amongst you, the thought that this coin might just of been picked up by a legionary in the rubble of Masada should send a shiver down your spine. If you want to know why you din't mess with Rome, have a read of how the Romans ended the siege and we think our troops are good Cheesy
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« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2011, 11:25:36 AM »
yes but the romans did all that ramp building for nothing lol.the locals topped themselves before the bloody romans could take them.bloody romans what have they ever done for us eh  Cheesy
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« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2011, 11:26:34 AM »
what a find db  Cheesy brilliant mate  Grin
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« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2011, 11:53:04 AM »
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