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doggiemad
20th December 2012, 11:54 PM
i've tried looking for these coins i've just purchased this lot and have no idea about them. i have been told they are silver and will test the one with the hole in when they arrive but i'd like some idea about them possibly date and which country thanks for any help in advance

sorry i can't show you more closer photos this is all ive got until they arrive

TiasTreasures
21st December 2012, 04:32 AM
If a magnet picks them up they are NOT silver. Other than that, I can't help.

CopperLocker
22nd January 2013, 03:03 AM
Depending on the year is the tell tail sign of the material of the coin. I've researched a lot of foreign coins on the net. Look for these coins history. You will find a lot about them after your research is done. Also testing with a magnet will not always result with the coins metallurgy. Acid testing is the only true way to test for precious metals.

damian_steele
22nd January 2013, 11:14 AM
They look like they might be Turkish 5 Para coins. There's a good chance they are nickel.

FPMandC
1st March 2013, 12:33 AM
They are Egyptian, Probably KM#304. Hard to tell the dates without better picture. Made of nickel and probably worth about $1 each.