Help with identification of 1617 (?) European coin
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Hi guys! Sorry to trouble you, but after trying to research and identify this coin I have come up with nothing. I found similar looking coins, but nothing where the guy is holding what appears to be a flower pot. The coin is a little over 1 inch in diameter. Any clue or identification are greatly appreciated, thank you
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Did some research.
I did not find any images of such coin, but I found the description very similar here http://beeld.teylersmuseum.nl/Digital_Library/Emags/CBNK_0088/page_37.html
I think this may be some kind of imitation of Johann V Flugi von Aspermont (Bishop of Chur 1601–1627 https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johann_Flugi ) coin.
Portrait with a scepter and a bouquet of flowers / double-headed eagle.
Thank you so much @IVB !! I actually collect old counterfeits and such, so this is good news. Thanks again sir
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Just wanted to add some new info I found on this (for people's future searching) - it is similar to the one found by IVB above, but legend states IOHAN BAPTIST ORDI LIN. Both are contemporary imitations from Northern Italy, and there were other similar ones from Netherlands as well.
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