There are glaring problems with this coin and unfortunately, I can not divulge the issues due to the numerous fakers out there. Either way, I would suggest you look at the following list of coins to compare against yours. Look at it carefully, including legends, garments, etc to see if you can find a match (hint - you won't):
What exactly makes it look fake to you? Just curious as it looks real to me but I don't know what I'm talking about.
Well first off I looked at the link you posted for the identification of the coin and the letters on the obverse are in the wrong place. Also I think the wear looks kinda weird. I might be wrong but I think it looks like a replica.
I have plenty of them with holes. In areas where people were poor and no possibilities it was a common practice to make lacknace and bracelets.
2 I also found a coin bended in that style for making something from it. It has about 2mm thickness and look to me to be prepared for making a button. Foto added
I have plenty of them with holes. In areas where people were poor and no possibilities it was a common practice to make lacknace and bracelets.
2 I also found a coin bended in that style for making something from it. It has about 2mm thickness and look to me to be prepared for making a button. Foto added
Making holes had another purpose as well. In the Ottoman Empire, a woman getting married took a dowry from her home. She could take as much as she could carry. So the silver coins were punctured and sewn onto the dresses. You can get a lot this way. 😃