Still stumped by Unknown Coin UPDATE 4-14-06

[Southcacalaky]

I had found this coin a few weeks back at the German POW camp It appears to be copper and detected as a penny. It is slightly larger than a regular penny. I have spent about eight hours total researching it, obviously in all the wrong places. On one side of the coin, which I believe it to be the front, it has the word MARINVS on top. At the bottom , which has been a bit smashed says, AC or possibly AS XXVlll . See what you think. The reverse is a design, nothing more. It does to be a bit off center. Any help appreciated, HH Art...

Well I received an email back from stacks.com today and here is their opinion:

Dear Art,

This is not a coin, but a token of some sort. The trident symbol on the front can be interpreted as a Tamglia (Turkish brandmark, clan symbol) while the mystic know on the reverse is a common Turkish image of symbol. The name on the token is Latin, so this may be a token from a Italian Trading Colony in the Crimea, 13-1400?s.

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I am still researching, a bit better lead now, keep you all updated, HH Art...

 

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[cillosis]

Re: Still stumped by Unknown Coin

Hi. I don't know if any of these bits of information from googling help, but they might point you in the right direction.

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http://www.curlesnewstead.org.uk/pdfs/curlechapter07.pdf
...Finds. Some small fragments of early pottery, among them one of a decorated bowl of Terra Sigillata (Type,
Dragendorff 37) with transition decoration; part of a mortarium with the stamp MARINVS; and some leather. A 'second brass'
coin of Domitian (Type, Forunae Augusti), struck during the eleventh consulship of the Emperor, A.D. 85.
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http://www.netmarshall.co.uk/Papal%20Bulla.htm
According to this site, MARINVS is that latin translation of "Martin", the name of a Pope.
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http://marine.antique.free.fr/nav_etud01-02.php
Oc. (latin, "marin", "de mer")
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http://www.translation-guide.com/free_online_translators.php?from=English&to=Latin
This says the latin translation of MARINVS of MARIN is "husband".
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[tsgman]

Re: Still stumped by Unknown Coin

Art, maybe this site can help. Tim

http://www.stacks.com/categories.php?auction=CG0705

 

[Southcacalaky]

Re: Still stumped by Unknown Coin

Art, maybe this site can help. Tim

http://www.stacks.com/categories.php?auction=CG0705

Thanks tsgman, I have sent out four emails so far, only one response and the person said he was not familiar with it. Still trying, Art...

 

[Southcacalaky]

Re: Still stumped by Unknown Coin

No, i's not a Roman Marinus coin. It looks medieval to me. A German soldier probably carried it for good luck.

Thanks, I tend to believe possibly medieval but not sure. I sent an email with some pics to Cambridge University to see if they can help, I'll keep you all posted, Art...

Send these guys an e-mail along with where you found it and the pics:

http://www.cngcoins.com/

Thanks DJ, I sent them an email as well and no response as of today, Art...

 

[trk5capt]

ART, No Matter What That Is A Great Find, Hope Someone Can Put A Positive ID On It, But If No One In This Group Can ID IT You Know It Has To Be Rare!!!! Best Of Luck & Good Hunting Your Buddy JOHN...

 

[jon43]

i hope it is rare. i sure would like to know what it is? nice find

 

[Southcacalaky]

Well I have just about put this to a final rest. I almost have all the information regarding this coin. Everone will probably be surprised as I was and just as I get the rest of the info, I will post the answer. Valuable ?? You decide, HH Art...