Need help reading South Asian [solved]

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bbybugs Catalogue referee
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Posted: 11 Mart 2022, 21:00 #
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13.39 g
⌀ 37 mm (not including loop)

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danilaks
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Posted: 12 Mart 2022, 02:43 #
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I think it's in Thailand. But big letter and first letter is "aum", usually found in Buddhism.
Idolenz Catalogue referee
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Posted: 12 Mart 2022, 03:15 #
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That's not Thai but some Indian script
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ashlobo
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Posted: 12 Mart 2022, 05:16 #
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It’s a temple token. The script is nagari. It is a Sanskrit Shloka. I can read it, but I it’s beyond what I can understand
Parimal
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Posted: 12 Mart 2022, 16:09 #
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The inscription on reverse of the token is 'Gayatri mantra'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gayatri_Mantra
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bbybugs Catalogue referee
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Posted: 12 Mart 2022, 17:25 #
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Thank you all for your help!
Then, I can create the catalog now.
Status changed to Solved (bbybugs, 12 Mart 2022, 17:26)
auscoin
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Posted: 12 Mart 2022, 22:41 #
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For anyone interested in the meaning of the mantra https://www.yogaspirit.com.au/blog/gayatri-mantra
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