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Numismatic and History Discussion Forums => Greek Coins Discussion Forum => Topic started by: Ann Y on June 09, 2021, 07:11:46 pm
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Hello,
I'd appreciate any thoughts and input :) I recently purchased this with the intent of wearing it as jewelry as it is punched in a way to be worn as a necklace. However, to my surprise upon arrival it is massive and heavy and not fit for wearing for my taste. I came upon this forum in my search for answers and am wondering if there is any authenticity to this coin and what history would be behind it as I am not a coin collector and have absolutely no experience in this field. The person I purchased it from stated that it was part of an inherited collection of jewelry.
Would appreciate any help or input and thanks in advance!
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Welcome to the Forum. What you have is a copy of a Syracuse tetradrachm. It wouldn't fool an ancient collector but a nice jewelry piece.
Something like this
https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=5159707