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could anyone identify this coin and possible origin
cmaclean
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Looks like a modern copy of an obole or denier of Richard the Lionheart, struck for use in his French territories. The obverse has clearly been copied:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces56743.html But the reverse bears little resemblance to the original.
I'd assume the reverse is a copy of an English short cross coin of Henry II, Richard I, John or Henry III eg:
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces55927.html
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Token collector [1600-1899] with some coins
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Thanks for the help, interesting find nonetheless, thanks again
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Thanks for the help, interesting find nonetheless, thanks again