interesting "coin" on a Jambiya

[blue lander]

I recently bought a Jambiya, I assume not very old or valuable, but the fake coins struck me as interesting. The 4 in the date is backwards. Is this kind of coin common on Jambiyas? Anybody know what it's a copy of? It looks like Greek soldier on horseback slaying a dragon or something.

Is it worth testing the hilt material on this one? It isn't translucent whatsoever so I assume it's wood or plastic. I'll be happy as long as it isn't Chinese.