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Offline Jochen

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Afghanistan #2
« on: September 28, 2004, 05:59:26 pm »
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Hi!

Here is the next one, bought ca.1964 in Afghanistan. Looks cast for me.
Anyone who have seen this type? Weight 7.28g, diameter 24mm.

Any information appreciated!

Regards,
Jochen  
 
 
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Re:Afghanistan #2
« Reply #1 on: September 28, 2004, 06:00:16 pm »
And here is the reverse.

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Re:Afghanistan #2
« Reply #2 on: October 03, 2004, 01:52:48 pm »
It is a tetradrachm of Hermaeus, c.40-1 BC, but I am also fairly sure it is cast, rather than struck as it should be.

The weight is a bit low (mine weighs 7.68 gm), and the diameter is a bit small (mine is 26.5 mm), both of which also suggest it is false.
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Re:Afghanistan #2
« Reply #3 on: October 03, 2004, 02:31:48 pm »
Thanks, Jochen
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Re:Afghanistan #2
« Reply #4 on: October 17, 2004, 12:07:55 am »
Hi Jochen,I've  been hoping I could help you on a question since you helped me,First it is a posthumous issue of Hermaeus issued by Indo-Scythians,I think it is genuine just not in very good condition,weights low because of deteriation of silver,and flan is worn
Bopearachchi Serie 14, from 55 - 25 BC
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Re:Afghanistan #2
« Reply #5 on: October 17, 2004, 03:53:18 pm »
Thanks, Andrew! But for the many cast bubbles I still have to doubt its genuity!

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