This probably isn't a coin, but it looks like an ancient hunk of metal
homergreg
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I'm not sure what this is, the closest thing I can think of is some kind of small ingot. It's a little over an inch along any side of the face. It's only struck on one side, and not shaped like a coin, but the scene looks something like what you might see on an ancient coin. Thought it couldn't hurt to ask around, and that maybe the people around here had seen something like this before. Thanks for any insight!:
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You might want to determine the metalic composition by density but it
appears to be lead decreasing the chance it's very old and eliminating the
possibility it is related to coinage.
It's outside my experience.
My suggestion: Weigh it. Then compare its weight with generally used apothecary weights.
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Ron
<< <i>It looks like some sort of Hindu iconography. >>
That was my guess.
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<< <i>Thanks for the input. I just have a postal scale so the resolution on the weight isn't that good. I weighed the metal, and it's between 35 and 40 grams. In ounces it measures 1.2 to 1.4. I'm guessing it is lead, in that I took a small spot on the back and scratched the dark almost black patina and it's a dull silver color underneath. I've looked around for any significant event with with 2 on a horse, no luck yet, but I haven't looked into Hindu yet! Thanks again! >>
Two men on one horse appears often in history , its commenly associated with Masons and the Knights Templer,the motif is in fact the seal of the Knights Templer.
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<< <i>Thanks for the input. I just have a postal scale so the resolution on the weight isn't that good. I weighed the metal, and it's between 35 and 40 grams. In ounces it measures 1.2 to 1.4. I'm guessing it is lead, in that I took a small spot on the back and scratched the dark almost black patina and it's a dull silver color underneath. I've looked around for any significant event with with 2 on a horse, no luck yet, but I haven't looked into Hindu yet! Thanks again! >>
Two men on one horse appears often in history , its commenly associated with Masons and the Knights Templer,the motif is in fact the seal of the Knights Templer. >>
I suppose. The second rider looks female to me. It does resemble the Knights Templar seal but there are some significant differences.
Harking back to my old metal detecting magazines and books of yesteryear i'd go along with FB's idea that it could be a lead seal.These lead seals were used for sacks of grain etc.