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freshmeat

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Help with Tetradrachm
« on: June 11, 2005, 03:06:06 pm »
PLEASE, I NEED HELP FOR THIS COIN
9,2 GR
0,325 OZ
ΓΈ29 m/m
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Offline Rupert

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Re: Help with Tetradrachm
« Reply #1 on: June 11, 2005, 07:17:29 pm »
I'm not specialized in Hellenism but a) the features of your coin look very "soft" (not just worn), and b) I think 9 gr. is too light, so I'm afraid it might be a modern cast.

Experts' opinions please?

Rupert
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Offline Salem Alshdaifat

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  • I am coincoholic ,I need help plzzzzz.
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Re: Help with Tetradrachm
« Reply #2 on: June 11, 2005, 09:05:18 pm »
it seem weared coin for sure it should be
Seleucid Kingdom, Antiochos VIII, 125 - 96 B.C.
. Silver tetradrachm, around 16 gm, Antioch mint,obverse diademed head right, fillet border; reverse BASILEWS ANTIOCOU EPIFANOUS, Zeus, cresent above head, standing left, star in outstreached right and long vertical scepter in left, laurel wreath border.
but your coin seem to be cast coin.
all the best
Salem
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