Large Siver Coin Found at Low Tide. Need ID

[ShovelNose]

Got out at low tide at Myrtle Beach and found this coin in a plastic case. Slightly larger than a half dollar. Has 1974 on back right side. Could be a token but not sure. Anyone seen a coin/token like this? Also got the toe ring in the flat wet sand. Good day in the sand. Thanks JR

 

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[against the wind]

I think the coin is a Prayer Coin,, maybe Buddhist?

 

[ScubaDetector]

Are you sure it is silver? It is interesting.

 

[trapperart]

Congrats on your finds

 

[david680]

I'm going with Tibet, but I'm inclined to think its some type of medal rather than a coin. Nice find either way.

 

[ShovelNose]

Good source states its a Buddist Prayer token. It is 925. Thanks guys

 

[Rogue Relic Hunter]

does not look like silver to me. betting some type of token, rather than a coin. awesome find though!

 

[sjvalleyhunter]

The writing and the style of the coin appear to be Hindu. I too agree that it doesn't look like silver.

 

[UnderMiner]

I've found these before, they do make them in sterling silver but 99% of the time people throw in the cheaper ones that are made of 'white metal' a base metal alloy usually made of a combination of tin or zinc sometimes with a silver plating. They are meant to bring wealth or general good fortune to the person who threw it in.

 

[Rogue Relic Hunter]

I've found these before, they do make them in sterling silver but 99% of the time people throw in the cheaper ones that are made of 'white metal' a base metal alloy usually made of a combination of tin or zinc sometimes with a silver plating. They are meant to bring wealth or general good fortune to the person who threw it in.

lets hope they also bring wealth to the finder! i should prob do some beach detecting after this storm.