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papysnake30 Posted messages 449 Registration date   Status Member -  
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Hello everyone (I don't think this is the right forum, but oh well...)

I have a coin, but I don't know how to determine its value. It looks like a 2-euro coin; on one side, there's a guy with glasses, and he appears to be Asian—maybe an ancient emperor, but I'm not sure.
On the other side, there are elephants in the foreground, perhaps representing India, and in the background, there seems to be a type of temple, or at least I think so; it's so small...

If you can't help me further, could you tell me which website I could visit to do some research?

Thank you in advance.

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  1. utit2
     
    Hello, I traveled to Thailand and I can tell you that this piece comes from Thailand. It's 10 baht.
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    1. Manory
       
      Good evening, this coin indeed comes from Thailand; it is a 10 satang coin from 2539 (1996) that commemorates the 50th anniversary of King Rama IX's reign.
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    2. mimi673
       
      Hello; I have a coin that is worth 5 cents and on the reverse, there is an oak leaf. What is its origin, please? Thank you in advance.
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    3. juju
       
      Hello everyone, I have a coin that looks like a 2€ coin, but on one side there is a man with glasses and on the other side there is a temple.
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    4. Panthère
       
      Hello, this 2 euro coin has one side with an Asian person wearing glasses and the other side with a temple, has no value, it's a fake coin. On Google, type fake 2 euro coin with a temple and an Asian person, and you'll get your answer... Asian countries are not part of Europe... I hope I have answered your question correctly.
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  2. vinzzz50
     
    Attention scam!!! My daughter got fooled; she was given change at a supermarket in Mont de Marsan in the Landes 40, and this coin was part of it
    After some research on the internet, it turns out to be a Thai coin worth 10 baht, which is 0.20 euros, so check your change.
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  3. michel
     
    Can you send me 1 photo of the piece (if possible front and back)?
    Thank you
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  4. DMJ
     
    HI, I OWN 80% OF THE NUMISMATIC ENCYCLOPEDIAS IN THE WORLD AND 15% OF ANTIQUE COINS. SEND ME A PHOTO OF BOTH SIDES AND IF I FIND IT, I'LL TELL YOU WHICH COUNTRY IT'S FROM.

    SEE YOU!
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    1. un_gars_qui_cherche_juste_l_origine_d_une pièce_(médaille?)
       
      Hello,

      My father gave me a coin or a medal and I would like to know its origin; perhaps you could help me?
      If so, thank you!

      So, I will describe what it looks like:

      First of all, there is no value inscribed on it. The only numbers are a date: 1739.
      On the face where the date is inscribed, there are 2 crowned lions standing facing forward, holding a shield representing a lion in profile armed with a sword. The shield is also crowned. Below this illustration, there are 3 letters written: O, V, and C.

      Around the edge of the same face, it says: CRESCUNT 1739 CONDORDIA
      then: RES PARVAE

      On the 2nd face, a knight in armor - on his mount - is depicted, brandishing a sword (like the lion). Just below, there is a crowned shield with a lion inside (a bit like the Peugeot logo).

      Around the edge of this face, it says: MON:FOED:BELG:PRO:HOLL:IN USUMSOCIET:IND:ORIENT.

      And finally, there are oblique stripes on the edge.

      The object seems really old to me. If you had any information that could help me, that would be great!

      Thank you in advance.
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      1. Jerome > un_gars_qui_cherche_juste_l_origine_d_une pièce_(médaille?)
         
        Netherlands, probably a thaler. OVC = East India Company.
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    2. lulu1234
       
      Merci, vous me devez beaucoup.
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  6. aquarelle Posted messages 7181 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   1 311
     
    Hello,
    It would be best to find a numismatic site to ask your question; you will have a much better chance of getting a response because this is mainly a computer site after all.
    Have a nice day
    --
    "To find a solution to one's problems, one must put in the effort."
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  7. nader
     
    Hello,

    I just started the same research on this coin today.

    In my opinion, it is a coin from Thailand featuring the effigy of the current king Bhumibol Adulyadej.

    I don't know its value, but it is a coin in baht.

    Good evening and best of luck with your research.
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  8. brazil44
     
    The coin is worth nothing, I had 2 and I sold 1 for 18 cents to an expert.
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  9. papysnake30 Posted messages 449 Registration date   Status Member 126
     
    I know, I was hoping for information similar to what you just gave me.

    Thank you
    @+++
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  10. scratch
     
    In truth, it's 10 Thai baht; I don't know its value in euros, but it can't be worth much.
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  11. Jéhane
     
    Hello,
    I have the same piece as you and I'm also looking for its origin. (I don’t see an elephant but it must be the same).
    If you happen to find out where it came from, I would appreciate it if you could let me know.
    I will do the same if I find out.

    Thank you

    Jéhane
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  12. papysnake30 Posted messages 449 Registration date   Status Member 126
     
    C'est bien une pièce thaïlandaise, mais je ne sais pas laquelle exactement.
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  13. Fanta2008
     
    I think the item you’re looking for is this one:

    Go to:
    http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/58/175-342.jpg
    and at
    http://cafe.rapidus.net/paquetlo/baht%20face%20A%20001.jpg
    If that's not it, sorry for not being able to help...
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  14. antoine28
     
    If you want answers, I suggest you go to the digger's forum.

    You can be pretty sure that you'll get a reply if you include a photo.
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    1. jean 30
       
      Hello
      regarding your piece, it is about King RAMA 9 currently in power in the Kingdom of SIAM
      for its value one euro equals 46 bahts so 10 bahts equal 4.6 cents in euros. WCKI
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    2. lulu1234
       
      It's good but specify.
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  15. yabedabedou
     
    Well, well, well... I have the same one and I also mistook it for a two-euro coin.
    I had to do some research before arriving at this site.
    Could we think of a circulation of a coin similar to the two-euro one that's worth much less???
    A bit like counterfeit money, except that this one is the real deal!
    I got it in Belgium, what about you?
    Who knows, we might be discovering a great scam!!!!!
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    1. numism#
       
      This "scam" has been known since the introduction of the 2€ coins. The automatic machines are sensitive enough to detect the difference.
      Particularity: the 2€ coin is magnetic, while the 10 bath coin is non-magnetic.

      The 10 bath coin predates the 2€ coin, so before screaming about Thai counterfeits or fake money, one should rather know the origin of the 2€ coin...
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  16. ROROLYON
     
    The "guy" in question works as a king
    it takes place in Thailand
    the piece is worth about 20 cents of euro... if it interests anyone
    Roland
    Lyon
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    1. brazil44
       
      Your play intrigues me; call me at 0240063997 and we can talk about it.
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    2. lulu1234
       
      C'est super, appelle-moi au 06 78 99 56.
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  17. yann
     
    Hello
    I have exactly the same piece as you, except that I don't have the elephants!!!
    I have no idea which country it comes from
    If you find out, contact me thanks
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  18. RV
     
    Good evening, I would need a photo of this piece or one that is similar from the Eurotoff or Mikoyan or Numismativy blog, or even better, an email to my mailbox genea@aliceadsl.FR.
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  19. line
     
    Good evening, I have the same piece with the elephants, with no value displayed, I can't find anything.
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  20. aquarelle Posted messages 7181 Registration date   Status Moderator Last intervention   1 311
     
    Hi,
    if my answer was helpful to you, I'm glad.
    Have a great rest of the day
    --
    "To find a solution to one's problems, one must be willing to put in the effort."
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  21. Fanta2008
     
    Hi!
    It's me again!
    I FOUND IT!!!
    This Thai coin represents ONE SATANG!
    I admit I didn't find it in 2 seconds... But I found it!

    GOODBYE!!!

    Fanta2008

    P.S: If that's not it, sorry for not having found it...
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