Arabic gold coin? Ideas anyone?

[mgeorge]

I was given this coin as a gift when I was born. The writing looks arabic. Can anyone it identify it, how old and where it's from etc?

 

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[Mackaydon]

Welcome to Treasure Net !!
The image within the inner circle on your 'coin' to the left is a 'tughra'--though a poor rendition. The date of your right side 'coin' is found on the right side of the inner circle; appearing as an Arabic 1213 which equates to a Gregorian (our) 1803. If it's a coin, I suggest you research Ottoman, Turkey;reign of Selim III 1789-1807; and Mahmud III 1807-1839. Have you tested it for gold?
Don.....
PS: I posted two reigns since I can't quit make out the exact date.

 

[bradyboy]

your saying its Gold?
Has it been tested?
Brady

 

[Mackaydon]

Looking at it again, I'd guess it's real gold (.873) and minted during the reign of Mahmud II; between 1828 and 1833 as per this site: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces36328.html
If real, the coin was minted in Istanbul.
Don....

 

[coinsareawesome]

It appears that the year on there is 1223, but they have different numbers from 1223, ranging from 1223//21 to 1223//26. https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide...m-638-1223-21-1223-26-cuid-117746-duid-301522

 

[bill from lachine]

Folks,
I've got some coins with similar inscriptions in a generic lot many years ago...the coins were paper thin and very light so I figure modern repros.
Suggest you have it tested to see if it's real or not.

Regards + HH

Bill