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Offline Axel M

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Ptolemaic coin
« on: August 12, 2023, 08:17:55 pm »
Hello !

Can you give me some information about this coin ?

Thank you
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Re: Ptolemaic coin
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2023, 09:26:19 am »
I am a bit suspicious of that coin.  Weight?  Shots of the edge would help.
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Offline Axel M

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Re: Ptolemaic coin
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2023, 10:17:54 am »
Hello, this coin is set in a jewel. Seems a legit Tetradrachm, 2,5 cm , silver.
Have we ever seen an extra dot on the A of the mint ?
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Re: Ptolemaic coin
« Reply #3 on: August 14, 2023, 05:01:58 pm »
Quote from: Axel M on August 13, 2023, 10:17:54 am
Hello, this coin is set in a jewel. Seems a legit Tetradrachm, 2,5 cm , silver.
Have we ever seen an extra dot on the A of the mint ?

Both 'A' letters on the right side of the reverse seem to look rather similar and ordinary.

That said, it may nevertheless be wise to have an ancient coin authenticity expert check this coin up close. Replica 'coins' are sometimes used in jewelry instead of real ones.

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Re: Ptolemaic coin
« Reply #4 on: August 14, 2023, 10:36:18 pm »
Thank you for your sound advice. The scale seems to be in favour of a replica, too bad ... better luck next time.

Thank you
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