Hammered coin And not so old watch

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Stiz, Jul 19, 2015.

  1. Stiz

    Stiz New Member

    Hey so I just found a coin from I think 1200 it seems there called hammered coins, it looks like it says Chit June20 1230
    I also found a watch looks like from 70s but can't find out anything about it it says Swiss made (base metal) and the make is TopsAll

    Can anyone help I just want info about them :)
     

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  2. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    The image on the "coin" is a tomb - says OBIT June 20 1830. OBIT meaning "Died." Not actual currency I would think. Perhaps a memorial reminder for someone or something.
     
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  3. Stiz

    Stiz New Member

    Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh so it's just a piece of rubbish basically? I just love old things haha
     
    Stiz, Jul 19, 2015
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  4. Stiz

    Stiz New Member

    I actually think on the back the guys name is George or something similar
     
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  5. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    I could see the name George and the end of the word "Memory" before it. I certainly wouldn't call this "rubbish." ;) If you can decipher more of that side you might be able to learn who this was for.
     
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  6. terry5732

    terry5732 Well-Known Member

    The watch is cheap junk
     
    terry5732, Jul 19, 2015
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  7. gimbler-dave

    gimbler-dave Well-Known Member

    gimbler-dave, Jul 19, 2015
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  8. gimbler-dave

    gimbler-dave Well-Known Member

    Too bad the condition of the coin is so poor. The asking price for the one on eBay is $78, but the condition is much better.
     
    gimbler-dave, Jul 19, 2015
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  9. Stiz

    Stiz New Member

    I'm not bothered about the money I just love history haha
     
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  10. gimbler-dave

    gimbler-dave Well-Known Member

    Welcome to the board Stiz! That eBay listing should give you all the background to your interesting find. ... Dave
     
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