Silver Coin for identification

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Varanini
Joined: 2 Dec 2020
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Posted: 2 Dec 2020, 11:27 #
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Good day All,

I have what appears to be a silver coin which has writing on it that is un-identifyable to me.

It is approximately 4cm diameter and using a normal kitchen scale seems to be about 25 grams or thereabouts.

The coin, upgraded to a pendant, came from my Italian grandmother in italy.

Kindly see photos

I would appreciate it if one of the members could assist with identification, and a bonus would be a value if applicable, other than raw metal value.

Many thanks

Ivo

Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 2 Dec 2020, 12:35 #
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Ethiopia 1 Birr
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces17175.html
fabulous coin, despite jewelry modification.

you can discover Ethiopian number and date system here
https://en.numista.com/numisdoc/calendar-ethiopian-40.html
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Varanini
Joined: 2 Dec 2020
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Posted: 2 Dec 2020, 14:27 #
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Thank You Sir,

Appreciate your assistance.

Regards
Ivo
Sjoelund
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Posted: 2 Dec 2020, 16:21 #
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A lot of them are forgeries.....
Globetrotter
Coin varieties in French:
https://monnaiesetvarietes.numista.com
Mr. Midnight Catalogue referee
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Posted: 2 Dec 2020, 16:51 #
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Alas, true of so many coins. Especially big silver coins. 8.
Jamais l'or n'a perdu la plus petite occasion de se montrer stupide. -Balzac
Topic moved to "Coin identifications and valuations" (ZacUK, 2 Dec 2020, 18:48)
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