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Title: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Niko K on March 24, 2023, 11:11:10 am
The subject tells it all!

I inherited this coin, brought it to some local dealers that tell me it's a fake. Weight: 16.99, diameter around 25, thickness around 6.

And last but not least: thanks to this AMAZING forum for all the INVALUABLE help all these years!

Any help appreciated  +++ :)
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Pawel K on March 24, 2023, 03:22:55 pm
Fake. In my modest opinion.
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Niko K on March 24, 2023, 03:46:55 pm
Thanks a lot ! Greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Kevin D on March 24, 2023, 05:34:19 pm
It looks fake to me.
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: djmacdo on March 25, 2023, 08:23:50 am
The style is not right for a real owl.
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Enodia on March 25, 2023, 03:27:37 pm
We need more pictures.
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Niko K on March 25, 2023, 04:16:12 pm
Hm I see. What kind of pictures could I provide? Closer ones or with more details of the surface?

It’s interesting because even as a fake I cannot really put it in one of the fake owl categories/types that already exist.

Your help is greatly appreciated!
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Molinari on March 25, 2023, 04:19:00 pm
I think Peter (Enodia) is kidding around!

Definitely fake, sorry.
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Niko K on March 25, 2023, 04:29:13 pm
Haha no worries, thanks for the info!
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Niko K on March 29, 2023, 03:05:52 am
Any ideas on which type (seller) fake this might be ?
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 29, 2023, 05:13:42 pm
It’s interesting because even as a fake I cannot really put it in one of the fake owl categories/types that already exist.

I am not sure what you mean.

If you mean what type of genuine era/variety it copies, I don't think there is a good answer. It isn't an accurate copy of any type. 

If you mean is it struck or cast. I think it is either pressed or struck with modern dies.
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Niko K on March 30, 2023, 04:31:32 am
Thanks for your reply. I meant if there are any info about the origin of this kind of fake, country that it might come from or any other info (date maybe) or provenance!
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Joe Sermarini on March 30, 2023, 06:05:26 pm
Not something I know.
Title: Re: Athenian Owl - real or fake / help needed
Post by: Serendipity on April 02, 2023, 09:38:58 am
I always see the most amazing Athenian Owls in the FORVM shop. They always seem to fly off the shelves like hot cakes.