Any ideas what type of coin this is?

[Kiros32]

Found in the Bag O Wheats

 

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[Mighty_Mouse]

Picture is hard to make out. Can you post a better picture or describe what might be on it, or what it might say?

 

[Kiros32]

That's the problem, the coin is so worn, that is actually what is looks like. The side pictured has a lion in the center, three paws on the platform, there appears to be a wreath around the edge, and a crown at the top. It is very similar to an Iranian 1/2 reale, but there are noticeable differences. I can't make out anything on the opposite side of the coin, however, there is a wreath around that edge as well.

 

[PBK]

I still think it's more likely an Iranian coin, maybe a 2 dinars , with many of the details worn away.

 

[Kiros32]

Thanks again PBK. It's definitely an Iranian 2 dinars. Is this a modern coin?

 

[Kiros32]

I was able to see most of the date, and it appears to be c. 1322. That can't be right can it? I certainly doesn't look like a 9 or even an 8 however.

 

[PBK]

I was able to see most of the date, and it appears to be c. 1322. That can't be right can it? I certainly doesn't look like a 9 or even an 8 however.

A Persian calendar date of 1322 would be the same as our year 1943.

 

[Kiros32]

Damn even the mystery coin wasn't any older than the 40s ! Oh well, still had fun.

 

[AndyR1961]

persians need to sort those flippin calenders out !!!!!!!!!!!!!
All the best
Andy