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Old July 5th 10, 12:32 AM posted to rec.collecting.coins
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Default 1536 COIN: BARBAROSSA CORSAIR KING OF ALGIERS?

On Jul 4, 6:59*am, spooworks wrote:
I found an old coin dated 1536 with the image of BARBAROSSA CORSAIR
KING OF ALGIERS.
Could anyone give me more information regarding this coin?

Below are the links of the coin's pics:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/...afcc4c3ab0.jpg


It seems to be made of aluminum. I take it for a piece from a parlor
game, or possibly a prize from Crackerjack or similar. I wouild date
it to circa 1950-1975.
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