Strange Coin with Caricature of Man in Turban

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   I've found a coin in my mother's home that has a caricature of a middle-eastern fellow on one side and a picture of a builting with 8 ziggurats, two at the front entrance, on the rear.  There are no other markings, dates, or text.  The coin is octagonal in shape.  Here's a couple of photos:

The Rear of the Coin

The Front of the Coin

Does anyone have a clue what this may be and where it's from?

Thanks,
James

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bkstump Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote bkstump Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: Strange Coin with Caricature of Man in Turban Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 9:22am
	I've found a coin in my mother's home that has a caricature of a middle-eastern fellow on one side and a picture of a builting with 8 ziggurats, two at the front entrance, on the rear. There are no other markings, dates, or text. The coin is octagonal in shape. Here's a couple of photos: The Rear of the Coin The Front of the Coin Does anyone have a clue what this may be and where it's from? Thanks, James

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bkstump Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 08 Jun 2010 Location: Indiana Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote bkstump Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Jun 2010 at 9:40am
	A quick followup to the strange coin post. My mother was remarried to a man who served in Vietnam. He had brought a number of coins back with him to the states. I pretty sure that this coin had to be one of those that he brought back. Thanks again, James

Tacunit Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 01 Nov 2010 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote Tacunit Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 01 Nov 2010 at 12:35pm
	I have the same exact coin James, and I myself have been looking for answers but alas none. If you find anything on it please let me know. Thanks, R2J

donaaronio Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List New Member Joined: 18 Nov 2010 Status: Offline Points: 1	Post Options Post Reply Quote donaaronio Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 18 Nov 2010 at 10:26am
	It is a token from a popular arcade called Aladdin's Castle, no longer in business.