Won a jewely box at auction...what are these?

Discussion in 'Metalware' started by Mike Mac Dnald, May 7, 2024.

  1. Mike Mac Dnald

    Mike Mac Dnald Active Member

    Appears they could be altered coins? Which country? Know they're not worth a whole hoot, just curious. Thanks for looking.

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  2. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Saudi Arabia, Riyal, look silver, around 1950
     
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  3. Mike Mac Dnald

    Mike Mac Dnald Active Member

    Thank you. So, why do you think someone attached the metal piece to them?
     
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  4. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    I've seen Riyals made into spoons, quite similar to these, and same time period - mid 50s; but no idea about the purpose of the pointy addition.
     
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  5. NanaB

    NanaB Well-Known Member

    My husband had a letter opener like that, which I dont remember what coin the country was from. It currently resides w/ one of our adult kids.
     
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  6. Mike Mac Dnald

    Mike Mac Dnald Active Member

    Good idea. If I put these up, I'll list them as letter openers.
     
  7. daveydempsey

    daveydempsey Moderator Moderator

    Cocktail sticks ?
     
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  8. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    for stabbing ...
     
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