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Antique Questions Forum / Re: LOOKING FOR HELP IDENTIFYING OLD COIN / MEDALLION

« on: July 28, 2012, 11:43:52 pm »

Hey All!  Thanks for your responses.  I really appreciate it.  There IS a broken loop-hole at the top.  I thought perhaps this was some sort of old necklace.  I have had this since I was a child, and I am 34 now.  I honestly have no idea where it came from, but I always made a point to keep it with me.  I am located in the Los Angeles area, so I am sure there are some great experts out here who could help me identify this.  I am originally from Alaska though.  Anyone know of any good dealers/shops in the LA area? 

Interesting note about it being a lead weight for a plumb line.  I will have to look more into that, although I know those are usually pointed at the bottom, right?  Hmmm... 

Thank you all for your input.  This is fun!  Like I said, I have had this my whole life, and I figured it was time to figure this thing out.  I am going to get it appraised soon, and I will be sure to report back to all of you.  Thanks again!

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Antique Questions Forum / Re: LOOKING FOR HELP IDENTIFYING OLD COIN / MEDALLION

« on: July 27, 2012, 05:52:22 pm »

Thanks for your response.  Yea, unfortunately I can't get a good read on it holding it up close either.  It is quite worn.  Appreciate your feedback.  Have you ever seen the triangle symbol?

Thanks again!

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Antique Questions Forum / LOOKING FOR HELP IDENTIFYING OLD COIN / MEDALLION

« on: July 27, 2012, 03:59:35 pm »

Hi There!

This is my first time posting. I have an old coin / medallion, and I unfortunately do not know anything about it. It is in a different language...maybe Latin? There is some detailed engraving on each side of the piece, but it has worn over time and it is difficult to read. There is a triangle with lines through it on one side, and the other side says, I believe, "alphard...something ." I looked up "alphard" and it is the brightest star in the constellation Hydra. Perhaps this is some sort of astrological medallion? As far as size, the piece is just a bit larger than a US quarter and 3-4 times the weight. I have always wondered what this might be, and I am hoping one of you might be able to help me out. I have searched everywhere online and I can't even find another image of this triangle symbol. Hmmm...

Have any of you ever seen anything like this? I am not sure if it is extremely old or just heavily worn. It is made of a heavy metal...silver maybe? Apologies, it is a bit dirty in the attached photos. I don't want to clean it if it is old. 

I HAD TROUBLE UPLOADING IMAGES TO THIS FORUM, BUT THEY CAN BE VIEWED VIA THIS LINK:

http://www.coinforums.com/world-ancient-coins/1201-looking-help-identifying-old-coin-medallion.html

THANKS FOR ANY HELP!