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markn · June 16, 2014, 09:08:43 PM

Quote from: 'serial' pid='52682' dateline='1402918568'I can't find it on your website how much is it selling for?

It's living in our collection. Not for sale.

serial · June 16, 2014, 09:12:13 PM

Aaaaaaahhhhh can I ask its value?

Wait just found it wow pricey but rare!

trout · June 16, 2014, 09:49:44 PM

QuoteIt's living in our collection. Not for sale.

"Perfect" Love your collection as far as I have seen it you Blokes and more than mildly jealous :yahoo:

robbiegal · June 16, 2014, 10:06:08 PM

beautiful

specimen?

purplepennyhunter · June 17, 2014, 08:49:24 AM

Yeah it's a specimen in 66. A lot have been graded SP64 and SP65 but a 6 is rare. They didn't take good care of their own collection well but this one just leaps out of the slab at you.

Triggersmob · June 17, 2014, 07:53:36 PM

That sure is a pretty coin PPH. A lot nicer than the 1949 I just added to my collection.

proof27 · June 17, 2014, 08:19:40 PM

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Sorry trigger, wasn't meant to put it in your thread.

Triggersmob · June 18, 2014, 06:23:36 PM

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Sorry trigger, wasn't meant to put it in your thread.

Not a problem at all, this thread is for everyone.
Nice coin BTW.

markn · June 18, 2014, 06:24:36 PM

Quote from: 'proof27' pid='52780' dateline='1403002180'Sorry trigger, wasn't meant to put it in your thread.

That's nice. Dare I ask, is it real? The surfaces look a bit granular.

proof27 · June 18, 2014, 08:14:48 PM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='52872' dateline='1403081676'
Quote from: 'proof27' pid='52780' dateline='1403002180'Sorry trigger, wasn't meant to put it in your thread.

That's nice. Dare I ask, is it real? The surfaces look a bit granular.

I was hoping someone with your skills could tell me.

trout · June 18, 2014, 08:21:18 PM

My entire collection of ancient's consist of just 2 coins given to me by Sel a couple of years back so I have NO idea whatsoever as to wither this coin is genuine or not .
I am pretty certain that Sap would have a pretty good idea tho :ok:

markn · June 18, 2014, 08:28:37 PM

Quote from: 'proof27' pid='52894' dateline='1403088288'
Quote from: 'markn' pid='52872' dateline='1403081676'
Quote from: 'proof27' pid='52780' dateline='1403002180'Sorry trigger, wasn't meant to put it in your thread.

That's nice. Dare I ask, is it real? The surfaces look a bit granular.

I was hoping someone with your skills could tell me.

I am no expert on Greek coins but I have to say the reverse is a dead giveaway that it's cast. Where did you get it? How much did you pay?

proof27 · June 18, 2014, 08:35:20 PM

Quote from: 'markn' pid='52901' dateline='1403089117'
Quote from: 'proof27' pid='52894' dateline='1403088288'
Quote from: 'markn' pid='52872' dateline='1403081676'
Quote from: 'proof27' pid='52780' dateline='1403002180'Sorry trigger, wasn't meant to put it in your thread.

That's nice. Dare I ask, is it real? The surfaces look a bit granular.

I was hoping someone with your skills could tell me.

I am no expert on Greek coins but I have to say the reverse is a dead giveaway that it's cast. Where did you get it? How much did you pay?

Paid $60, ebay, thought it was good looking coin, I have so much to learn.

robbiegal · June 18, 2014, 08:44:24 PM

they are appealing coins
this is one that one day I will get myself

CIVIC COINAGE 'CLASSIC OWL'
ANCIENT GREEK SILVER TETRADRACHM COIN
Silver, 17.15 grams, 24.94 mm. Athens, Attica. After 393 BC. Obverse: no legend, large head of Athena right, in crested Attic helmet, with frontal eye and wavy hair above forehead, ornamented with three olive leaves above visor and spiral palmette on bowl, wearing round earring. Reverse: AQE, larg owl standing right, head facing; olive-sprig and crescent above. Sear 2526-2528; SNG Copenhagen 63. Extremely fine, with a single banker's test nick to diadem.

markn · June 18, 2014, 08:51:38 PM

Quote from: 'proof27' pid='52906' dateline='1403089520'Paid $60, ebay, thought it was good looking coin, I have so much to learn.

As I said I am no expert. But the very granular look to the reverse is usually an indication of a cast replica. And a coin that is probably worth several hundred dollars selling for $60 on eBay is also usually an indicator of a fake. If you want a definite answer I suggest you wait for SAP or head over the Forum Ancient Coins and post it up there. They'll let you know for sure.

Don't worry I still make mistakes all the time. A Mexican 8R arrived here today that looked alright on eBay. Paid $60 for that too. Pity some numpty gave a perfectly fine AU coin an quick polish to make it look better. More the fool me.