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Author Topic: Ancient medallions or Modern copies?  (Read 1472 times)

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Ancient medallions or Modern copies?
« on: May 18, 2019, 10:03:05 am »
Hello, Please see these 2 medallions. Thank you.


1/ Jellyfish

Weight  4,95 gr

Diameter 2 cm


 

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Re: Ancient medallions or Modern copies?
« Reply #1 on: May 18, 2019, 12:11:31 pm »
Almost certainly modern, going by styled lack of known ancient parallels.

The Gorgon head is likely very modern copy.

The flowery one might be "antique" - 19th c, or mid-20th c - but is not ancient.

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Re: Ancient medallions or Modern copies?
« Reply #2 on: May 18, 2019, 01:59:38 pm »
Thank you very much! All the Best to You!!!!
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