Ancient silver coin from India

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Abhishek pandey
Joined: 10 Nov 2019
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Posted: 10 Nov 2019, 17:30 #
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Hello all,
My mom inherits this coin from her grand mother. Its made of silver and has ancient god symbols graved.
It seems to be very old but not sure of its exact history and value.
If someone can help please.
Thanks in advance

Abhishek
Seeker55
Joined: 14 Apr 2018
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Posted: 10 Nov 2019, 18:04 #
Edited: 10 Nov 2019, 21:25
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Welcome to Numista!

This is a Hindu temple token, called a Rama-Tanka, from India.
Silver-plated copper alloy.

Here's an article about these
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_temple_tokens

I see some similar ones offered at about $7 including shipping.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=m570.l1313&_nkw=hindu+temple+token+rama
PetrusAscanus
Joined: 22 Nov 2014
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Posted: 12 Nov 2019, 12:48 #
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there are many variaties
http://indiannumismatics.com/proddetail.php?prod=152104
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