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Kris C

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Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« on: May 15, 2016, 03:01:32 pm »
my father found this Ring that has a Ancient Coin inside of the ring

1 side looks to be Athena with helmet

the opposite side is a Angel with 2 wings standing tall Holding a Spear in 1 hand. 

There is Writing on the side with the Angel which looks to say AAEEAN0POY




Kris C

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #1 on: May 15, 2016, 03:03:20 pm »
Athena with helmet

Kris C

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #2 on: May 15, 2016, 03:07:39 pm »
Angel with wings Holding a Spear

Writing is under the ring part


is that a Fallen Angel ? Seraphim ??

Kris C

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #3 on: May 15, 2016, 03:21:34 pm »
Maybe it is Nike the Godess of Victory on the back ??

last night I found a Website that showed the exact wording in greek I think, but I cannot find it right now


Kris C

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #4 on: May 15, 2016, 03:26:09 pm »
this is the Same quote that is on my ring

if anyone knows what it means  =)


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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #5 on: May 15, 2016, 05:11:16 pm »
It's not an ancient coin but a modern piece of jewelry. The legend means 'of Alexander'. This is the genuine coin type that inspired your ring:

https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=1834640
Andreas Reich

Kris C

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #6 on: May 15, 2016, 05:15:54 pm »
(Back up your accusations of it being a Modern coin inside a ring )   hahah

What makes you think this  coin is a Fake ??

it is a Coin inside a ring ....it is Not a Ring with a Picture on the front of the ring

there is a Coin Inlayed inside a Silver 925 Ring

Heavy silver ring with a Coin inlayed into the middle of it


what makes you think its a Fake coin inside this Real sterling silver ring band ?

the Ring is Modern yes....but the coin looks really old that's inside the ring

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #7 on: May 15, 2016, 05:36:19 pm »
It is indeed a modern fake. The art style is ridiculous compared to what the ancient die cutters made.
Don't laugh at an expert like areich.
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Kris C

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #8 on: May 15, 2016, 05:37:53 pm »
thanks =)

good to know what it is at least ....

just weird how they would Insert a Fake into a nice heavy band

found it in a rich part of town also hahahaha

thanks for helping me solve the puzzle

the ring is 2 pieces not 1 piece...the Band....and the Coin  2 peices

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #9 on: May 15, 2016, 05:48:27 pm »
Originals of that type are always gold.

The one in your ring looks to be silver: and for that reason alone cannot be ancient.
Curtis Clay

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #10 on: May 15, 2016, 06:07:12 pm »


thanks for the Information   Much Appreciated

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Re: Athena on 1 side Angel on the other side
« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2016, 02:41:27 pm »
You're welcome.
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