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New Member
United States
23 Posts |
Hello, A relative of mine recently showed me this coin and we know nothing about it. I'e been searching for hours, unfortunately no luck! Any information will be highly appreciated! Thanks in advance!  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Hi Brooklyn, I don't have any answers for you, but the people who may will probably ask you some basic questions like the weight and dimensions. if you could perhaps take another picture with a known coin like a dime or a quarter for better reference.
this may not be a coin but a token. it also may be a copy of an original.
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Moderator
 United States
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@Brooklyn, with Athena and a horse, that looks a bit like a Drachm from Chalkon--except of more modern manufacture. Can you please post the weight and diameter? Thx. Added: here is a link to an example of what I'm talking about: https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces171244.html "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
Edited by Spence
11/27/2019 7:21 pm
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Moderator
United States
32709 Posts |
Ok thanks for posting this new information. The diameter is what I expected, but this piece seems heavy. Can you please also post a couple pics of the edge? I know that it may be tough to get very much in focus, but do your best. Thx.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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New Member
 United States
23 Posts |
Hello, Appreciate all the replies! I measured the coin in both, mm and inches. Also, the weight is 2.2g. Please, let me know if any additional information needed. Thanks again for the help.  |
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
Sorry but this is not a genuine coin.
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New Member
United States
23 Posts |
Hello, I apologize for the multiple posts, Ive deleted a few due to the mistakes submitted. (I am new to this forum) Here are the photos of the edges and a close up on the back. Thanks again for all the help.  |
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New Member
United States
23 Posts |
Hello echizento,
Thank you for the reply.
If you don't mind, can you please tell me how you can tell that this is not a genuine coin?
Would love to hear your input as well.
Thank you.
Looking forward to hear what Spence has to say about the edge photos as well.
I truly appreciate all of your help
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Moderator
United States
32709 Posts |
@brooklyn, yes I'm quite sure that @echizento is correct for several reasons:
1. This piece is cast, but should have been struck.
2. It is made from the wrong metal.
3. It weighs the wrong amount.
I don't know enough about Greek coins to point out stylistic differences with certainty, but I'm sure that they exist. Typically, there are multiple folks who will weigh in with their thoughts so please check back again over the next day or so to see their opinions too.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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New Member
United States
23 Posts |
Thank you for the information submitted, @Spence.
Sounds good. I will definitely leave this listing up and hear other opinions.
Thanks again.
Have a great night!
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