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i have this coin in a foreign language it sems to be middle eastrn or russian it has a smaller gold coin in the middle on one side of the gold coin there is a temple with smaller houses two down the left side with trees surounding it on the other side there is a man wearing glasses he is facing to the left and u can see the top of some sort of robe he is wearing there is a silver ring surrounding the whole outside of the coin about 5,6 mm with some sort of writing on the side with the temple ther is dot at the top like this . .: and down the bottom a swirl then circle some writing and a 10

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Hello Larissa,

Unfortunately, from your description, it doesn't ring a bell.  I would need pictures to try to cross reference it with my library.  Even then, there are no promises.

Sorry I couldn't help you.

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Joe Hylas
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Numismatic professional with over 30 years experience can answer your questions about US coins, their values, how best to sell them and where to buy them. Interested in starting a collection? Find out which areas are undervalued and how to acquire those coins at the best price.

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Ex-Head Precious Metals trader for Deak-Perera International with 42 offices worldwide. Industry experience since 1978. Has worked co-operatively with US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Austrian Mint, Chamber of Mines of South Africa, World Gold Council and Platinum Guild International. Professioanl numismatist specializing in US Coins. Always buying collections, will travel if size of collection warrants. Website: www.AllCoins.US

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Physician's Money Digest

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Paul Harris Fellow

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