jaskel Posted July 4, 2016 Report Share Posted July 4, 2016 I was searching the internet and i could not identify these two coins. Can you tell me where this coins or token from? Need help please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Second is Burma 5-PYAS (KM33) Chinthe. This scalloped coin was issued from CS1314 to CS1328 (1952-1966). Chinthes -- mythological half-lion half-dragon creatures -- are all over Burma (now Myanmar), especially as the undefeatable guardians of Buddhist temples. See one here http://www.coinzoo.net/asia-world-coin-collection/item/burma-5-pyas-km33 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskel Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 Second is Burma 5-PYAS (KM33) Chinthe. This scalloped coin was issued from CS1314 to CS1328 (1952-1966). Chinthes -- mythological half-lion half-dragon creatures -- are all over Burma (now Myanmar), especially as the undefeatable guardians of Buddhist temples. See one here http://www.coinzoo.net/asia-world-coin-collection/item/burma-5-pyas-km33 Thanks you very much. Finally got to know at least what is it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaskel Posted July 5, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 The first coin is a silver coin. The wordings I totally don't understand which country used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted July 5, 2016 Report Share Posted July 5, 2016 First one here looks to be this http://www.the-saleroom.com/en-us/auction-catalogues/baldwins/catalogue-id-srbal10026/lot-9986bd7a-6403-4067-a5f4-a5090119e408 Art Medals, India, Silver Medal of Good Fortune, the Goddess Lakshmi standing on lotus flower, dropping coins into the water, swan to left and elephant right, rev decorative motifs, SHH below, 51mm, 50.49g From your picture it is not possible to be sure, but you can check weight and having the medal in hand should be easy for you to decide. If not it is something very similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccg Posted July 6, 2016 Report Share Posted July 6, 2016 There are many "temple coins" in silver that people buy for the express purpose of using as an offering at a temple. Reportedly, some temples in India have built up massive hoards of precious metals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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