4 Ancient/Old Coins.

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Hi There!
I have these 4 really old coins, and I have no idea what they are, so I need some help!
The weight, thickness and diameter of each are below.
Thanks!
2g, less than 1mm thickness, 25mm across
2g, about 1mm thickness, 21mm across
3g, about 1mm thickness, 22mm horizontally, irregular

less than 1g, less than 1mm thickness, 24mm across, feels like plastic, sounds like metal.
Last one is a Moroccan fals. Based on size it could be a 1 or 2 fals, there are many types based on mint. Year seems to be 1280AH, that should help you narrow down.
3 & 4 seem to be Roman. I'm sorry that's all I can help you with. :)
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Quote: "Limbru"​Last one is a Moroccan fals. Based on size it could be a 1 or 2 fals, there are many types based on mint. Year seems to be 1280AH, that should help you narrow down.
​3 & 4 seem to be Roman. I'm sorry that's all I can help you with. :)
​You were right! I identified it to be this one: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces22378.html
Thanks so much!
Have a nice day healthy.
Just in such a hurry, the first is Leopold of Habsburg that his lip -lights up like a spotlight.
lights up like a spotlight-https://www.google.com/search?q=VI+krejcar+Leopold+Habsburg&rlz=1C1NHXL_csCZ927CZ927&sxsrf=ALeKk01KCnZ9EUKcfIzlRZ4qfznB4DL2BQ:1626957014677&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiYnbKX1_bxAhWMCuwKHVvGBwkQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1093&bih=500

Ahoj Ivan
Quote: "MIMAEL"​Have a nice day healthy.
​ Just in such a hurry, the first is Leopold of Habsburg that his lip -lights up like a spotlight.
​lights up like a spotlight-https://www.google.com/search?q=VI+krejcar+Leopold+Habsburg&rlz=1C1NHXL_csCZ927CZ927&sxsrf=ALeKk01KCnZ9EUKcfIzlRZ4qfznB4DL2BQ:1626957014677&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiYnbKX1_bxAhWMCuwKHVvGBwkQ_AUoAXoECAEQAw&biw=1093&bih=500

​Ahoj Ivan
​Thank you Ivan!
Here is number 5: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26543.html

#2 is medieval England, but with the lettering obverse trimmed away long ago, you will need a UK expert to identify it from other features

#6 is likely from somewhere in the Holy Roman Empire, (German States, Austria, Bohemia, Switzerland, etc) circa 1575-1700. If you can get a sharper photo or read the lettering and report here, someone should be able to get it.
Quote: "tdziemia"​Here is number 5: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces26543.html

​#2 is medieval Engan, but with the lettering obverse trimmed away long ago, you will need a UK expert to identify it from other features
​Thanks!
Also, I edited my previous post to give a comment on #6. Very thin coins of low grade silver (billon) could give the feel and sound you describe.
IN the first photo with the orb, it looks like AN around 1:00, and from 4:00 to about 7:00 we can see CHVLTE S or maybe CAVLTE S
Quote: "larlar1936"​Hi There!
​I have these 4 really old coins, and I have no idea what they are, so I need some help!
​The weight, thickness and diameter of each are below.
​Thanks!
2g, less than 1mm thickness, 25mm across
2g, about 1mm thickness, 21mm across
3g, about 1mm thickness, 22mm horizontally, irregular

less than 1g, less than 1mm thickness, 24mm across, feels like plastic, sounds like metal.
​identified 3 out of 7, thank you all!
I am bothered that we cannot solve the last one.

Here is what I see.
1st photo: Imperial orb within polylobe. I think I can see SCHVLTES from 3:00 to 8:00 (maybe the S is not correct, but the other letters look clear to me).

2d photo; If turned 180 degreees, I see a crown and several other things (shields or more crowns) around something in the center. The legend starts ADO (12:00-2:00 after the picture is turned) which might signify a sovereign with Adolf in his name. There are number of these in German states in the 17th century.
Your 1st one is a London Silver Groat I think of Edward III maybe ( https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces55914.html )

The Last one looks like a Counter Token - Hans Krauwinckel II Nuremberg ( https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia49886.html )

Ian.
@Ian, brilliant on the counter token. From the legend on the orb side, it would have been made by Hans Schultes: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/exonumia184931.html
Hello.
Hopefully this will help you Identify your Groat ( http://www.colchestertreasurehunting.co.uk/H/hammered.htm ) Below is one from my Collection a Groat of Henry VI that shows the Full Wording the one you have has been Clipped hence its weight loss this one is as found and not Cleaned.

Groat (4p) of Henry VI that is a Mule CIVI TAS LON DON (City of London)

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