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Offline kc

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Need help with ID for ancient denarius
« on: October 17, 2014, 08:11:58 am »
Hello,

can you give me a hint for this denarius, please?


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Re: Need help with ID for ancient denarius
« Reply #1 on: October 17, 2014, 08:27:07 am »
Not a denarius but a drachm.  Reverse looks like one from Elis Olympia
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Re: Need help with ID for ancient denarius
« Reply #2 on: October 17, 2014, 08:39:40 am »
What's the weight? I see this type as a stater but not a drachm.

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Re: Need help with ID for ancient denarius
« Reply #3 on: October 17, 2014, 08:44:51 am »
Thank you, yes it is from Elis, Olympia and is a Stater. The weight is about 11.4g.


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