will1976 Posted February 16, 2023 Posted February 16, 2023 Hello all, it's a long while since I've posted. This little coin was bought with others I wanted in a job lot and I'm trying to find out more about the finder Lt Col Leigh and if it's a known or famous hoard that was found. I'm assuming it isn't as I can't find any information about it. Any help or pointers will be greatly appreciated 1 Quote
Paddy Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 A belated reply. I can't help with Col Leigh, however the coin is not at all scarce. A couple of years ago I bought a job lot at an auction of over 100 of these early Indian sub-continent coins for very little money. I suspect in the modern age of metal detectors they are turning up in huge numbers in India. They were low value when they were made and have remained that way! 1 Quote
Sword Posted July 14, 2023 Posted July 14, 2023 41 minutes ago, Paddy said: A belated reply. I can't help with Col Leigh, however the coin is not at all scarce. A couple of years ago I bought a job lot at an auction of over 100 of these early Indian sub-continent coins for very little money. I suspect in the modern age of metal detectors they are turning up in huge numbers in India. They were low value when they were made and have remained that way! Welcome back Paddy! Great to have you back. 1 Quote
will1976 Posted July 20, 2023 Author Posted July 20, 2023 Thanks Paddy. I thought that would be the case when I could find nothing out regarding Col Leigh Quote
blakeyboy Posted July 20, 2023 Posted July 20, 2023 Ah. just realised...this is is referring to the Parthians, who used the Palintonos, or 'bent backwards' composite bow, that can be used when retreating, hence 'Parthian shot", corrupted down to "Parting shot"... 1 Quote
will1976 Posted August 3, 2023 Author Posted August 3, 2023 On 7/14/2023 at 11:53 AM, Paddy said: A belated reply. I can't help with Col Leigh, however the coin is not at all scarce. A couple of years ago I bought a job lot at an auction of over 100 of these early Indian sub-continent coins for very little money. I suspect in the modern age of metal detectors they are turning up in huge numbers in India. They were low value when they were made and have remained that way! Many thanks Paddy. I thought as much! I've found nothing out about the Colonel either 1 Quote
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