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New Member
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Not sure if anyone is still checking this thread out, but in any event, I just wanted to give an update on my first ancient coin purchases.
On a Heritage auction I bought an Alexander/Zeus, lifetime-early posthumous. The auction experience was stressful but fun!
I'm still looking for an Athena Owl and a Caesar Elephant. I've decided to stay away from purchasing a coin from a European dealer/auctioneer. Not because I'm concerned about fakes, but because there are so many purchasing variables. So I'm sticking with US auctions and US retail sites.
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On a Heritage auction I bought an Alexander/Zeus, lifetime-early posthumous. Be sure to start a new thread featuring this coin once you have it in hand!
"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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Be sure to start a new thread featuring this coin once you have it in hand!  
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New Member
United States
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I hope you guys don't laugh and roll your eyes when you see it!
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New Member
United States
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Worth $950 shipping included? Seller is trusted. The info provided: Kroll 8 (what does this mean?); SNG Copenhagen 31; Dewing 1591-8. 16.94 g, 26mm, 10h. Extremely Fine.  Edited by floyd5175
02/25/2025 09:54 am
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I only have 2 ancients and I got mine locally. I don't know enough about these to purchase not graded so I can't comment, I don't know if its even real.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'd say it's worth the money floyd5175. Nice well centered example. As you know by now, you can get ugly ones for less.
"Two minutes ago I would have sold my chances for a tired dime." Fred Astaire
Edited by thq
02/26/2025 09:50 am
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"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
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Thanks, Spence! Looks like I've got some weekend reading ahead of me!
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Valued Member
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floyd5175 I would say no. Half of that ask price would be a bit expensive for me. And to call it extremely fine is misleading. The owls are high relief. That one looks very soft and it is not from a weak strike.
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I only have 2 ancients and I got mine locally. I don't know enough about these to purchase not graded so I can't comment, I don't know if its even real. I only have three Greeks. After the first (Larissa drachm), I bought a well-made fake of it to try to better understand the differences. I still don't think I'd be able to tell real versus fake of a series I don't know very well (reference books, hundreds of auction references) if they both passed the ring test. My other two are Messana hares. With extensive auction records & an expensive primary reference, it's easier to get a "feel" for the stylistic differences and what real ones looks like. The sheer volume of fakes amongst ancients is a big reason I don't pursue them. I don't know of any good advice for people with a potential interest in the field other than to assemble a black cabinet & extensive library.
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New Member
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Okay... another broad, blanket, umbrella question:
If a coin is slabbed by NGC, what are the chances it's fake? 0%? 10%? 25%? 50%?
Okay, two questions:
Have the NGC slabs themselves been faked?
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