Mystery Coin in Mountain Padang, Java Indonesia

Still remember the archaeological site of Mount Desert in West Java which become warm because of the discussion of his research material considered controversial? The research was carried out on site 2013-2014 geologically, not archeological team formed by the former President. That makes the controversial among other commentary that rush, want to find some gold cars buried in the pyramids, and the financial report of a team goes wrong.

One of the findings that are considered important is "ancient coins". The coin was found at a depth of 11 meters below the surface of the ground, which was then lifted to the surface along with drilling materials. Uniquely, another source said the coins were found in the trenches who made the team about four metres of drilling machine drill. Nah loh why is there a difference? Obviously because that conduct activities not archaeologists, so no recording.

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The brownish green color coin. Look at the picture, looking for signs of corrosion or rust. The size of the coin is very small, with a diameter of 17 millimeters. Physical coins have very rusty. But it can still be identified, among others, resembling a Mayan traditions and relief calendar Sunda Wiwitan. So said the team, which is considered far-fetched by the archaeological team.

Next the team presidency to bring the findings of "the mysterious coins" to the Metallurgical laboratory of the UI. It is said, the results of the analysis showed the dominant coins contain copper. There are small elements of iron, lead, and nickel. From there the team presidency concluded not coins serve as Exchange but rather a sort of amulet or talisman. They also predicted the coins date from the 5,200 b.c. even mentions the 4,700 BC.

However the opinion contradicted some of the archaeologists. Their reasons, these coins are not much difference with the Netherlands East Indies era coins. Looks Malay Arabic script on the middle section. Outside there is a new Java script. All coins are of the opinion that comes from the period of 1945.

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Coins Cents

When looking at the size of the coins, chances are indeed coin Netherlands East Indies. To my knowledge, the coin has a diameter of 17 mm coin is cent. I try to search by the book Standard Catalog of World Coins, published 1991.

The coin was first published in 1855, but was a proof or trial prints. The next published consecutively in 1856 until 1860. Somehow, the catalog mentions that money rises again in 1902, 1908, and 1909. During the 42 years means there is a vacuum of publishing. According to the catalog, all coins made of copper.

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The next coin is cent rises again in 1914, 1916, 1921, 1932, and 1933. But not longer than copper but bronze. For security, on coins come mintmaster's marks (maybe some kind of watermark on banknotes) in the form of sea horse (sea horse).

After it was published again in 1933 to 1939 and 1945. This time use the mintmaster's mark (the mark specifically) in the form of grapes (wine). Most coins dating from the period 1945. As many as 400,000 copies printed for the needs of the community.

Indeed there are still unsolved puzzles of this coin. Is it true that this coin is cent and how new forms of rust after cleaning. The next question is, how do these coins can go into the ground.