Small Rupees with Round Red Howlite – Mix
Small Rupees with Round Red Howlite – Mix
The visible batch is not homogeneous – it includes coins from various countries in the region. Recognizable among the pieces are Pakistani rupees with a crescent and star and the inscription "Government of Pakistan," as well as a coin with a lion holding a sword – a characteristic symbol of Iran before 1979, known as the "Lion and Sun." This means that the mix includes issues from the trade border area of Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Iran.
The coins were re-formed into pendants by soldering brass sleeves and setting a central stone. Each piece has a compact diameter typical of small circulation coins in the region. The relief in the form of Arabic calligraphy, floral wreaths, and national symbols remains mostly legible, although it has been worn away in places due to circulation.
At the center is a round, slightly convex cabochon made of red-dyed howlite. The stone has a smooth surface, a semi-matte sheen, and subtle veining typical of howlite, visible beneath the coloring. The shade ranges from brick red to a deeper carmine. The brass mountings create a striking contrast to the coins' cool, silvery tone.
Natural signs of wear are visible on the discs' surfaces: abrasions, patina, local discoloration, and traces of hand-soldering. Such adaptations were common in tribal jewelry in border regions, where coins—regardless of the country of issue—served both decorative and symbolic purposes. The price is for one piece, selected randomly from the available lot.










