ODD Coin or Token I was wondering if someone could help ID

[Nightibis]

Hello all. I have a coin I got in Bahrain in the early 90's while stationed there on the USS Lasalle. I believe the material is bronze and it is heavy although it is only the size of a dime but is as thick as 3 or 4 stocked. It caught my eye and the guy sold it to me for a Dinar, around 2.70 American at the time.

I have no idea what it is. He thought it was an Indian coin of some sorts, but I have no idea whether that is Aramaic (doesn't look like it to me) or Sanskrit, (Which I have limited exposure to, but seems right). Any help or direction would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

B.

 

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[Nightibis]

I think I found it. What do you guys think? Similar?

FIRST COINS OF BHUTAN - THE SILVER AND COPPER DEB RUPEES


The tiny Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan is called the “Dragon Kingdom”. It was established as a priestly monarchy in 1652. For many years it used coins from nearby the nearby Indian state of Cooch Behar. It started to strike its own coins about 1790, after the British East India Company closed the Cooch Behar mint. The undated coins, denominated as Deb (1/2) Rupees, were originally good silver; however by about 1840 the coins became heavily alloyed with copper. The copper Deb Rupees continued to be struck until about 1910. The Deb Rupee was the only denomination struck by Bhutan until the 20th century. Though the basic design remained unchanged, there are numerous varieties, making a fascinating collecting area.

 

[Mackaydon]

B.
Interesting coin-and thanks (espeically on this day) for having served.
"The U.S. soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but becuase he loves what is behind him."
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[Nightibis]

Your welcome.