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MAXIMIN THRAX - ROMAN SILVER DENARIUS 105 viewsRef Maximinus I Denarius, RIC 1, RSC 46, BMC 9
Maximinus I Denarius. Rome mint, April - Dec, 235 AD. IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / P M TR P P P, Maximinus standing left between two standards, leaning on scepter & raising right hand in salute. RSC 46.
17mm
3gr
A LIPANOFF FAKE, CONFIRMED DIE MATCH, SOLD AS ORIGINAL ON EBAY ON Aug 19, 2010 BY gsgallery10 Antonivs ProttiAug 23, 2010
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Akanthos, silver Tetradrachm , circa 480-465 BC194 viewsOnly 12.93 grams of .999 silver. Under weight for a tetradrachm! But a nice cast replica. Different odd style(to me).
It seems to be aging in an interesting way. Some blue dots are starting to appear due to oxidation.
Sold on Ebey in 2008 as a replica. It came unmarked...
Obv:- Bull kneeling left, looking back, attacked by lion right on his back; above in ex, floral ornament.
Rev:- Quadripartite incuse square
Date:- Circa 480-465 BC
Antonivs ProttiAug 29, 2009
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Aigina, Aegina Silver Drachm Circa 456-431 BC285 viewsTwo different coin replicas of the same vendor sold at the same time on Ebey in 2006 as .999 exact copies. The weight is not the same! 3.87 gr. and 4.26 gr. Their rims and flans are also different!!
They both carry the same COUNTERMARK, that resembles a "61" or "Gi", but in Greek style. Probably the initials or mark in Greek of the maker or vendor.
These two STRUCK replicas came from Athens, Greece. All the coins sold by this vendor carry the same COUNTERMARK to indicate they are replicas.
Obv: Land tortoise with segmented shell and head seen from above.
Rev: Large skew pattern with five incuse sections, one has a dolphin ore a whale. letter A and N.Antonivs ProttiAug 29, 2009
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Aigina, Aegina Silver DRACHM291 viewsTwo different coin replicas of the same vendor sold at the same time on Ebey in 2006 as .999 exact copies for $7.50 and $7.99. The weight is not the same! 4.02 gr. and 4.14 gr. Their rims and flans are also different!!
They both carry the same COUNTERMARK, that resembles a "61" or "Gi", but in Greek style. Probably the initials or mark in Greek of the maker or vendor.
These two STRUCK replicas came from Athens, Greece. All the coins sold by this vendor carry the same COUNTERMARK to indicate it is a replica.
Obv:- Sea turtle with row of dots down the middle of shell.
Rev:- quadripartite incuse square.Antonivs ProttiAug 29, 2009
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Akanthos, silver tetradrachm tetradrachm, 480-465 BC157 views17.46 grams of .999 silver struck replica. Sold on Ebey in 2006 as an exact copy. It has a tiny COUNTERMARK that resembles a 61 or Gi, but in Greek style. Probably the initials of the maker or vendor. All the replicas sold by this vendor caries this same COUNTERMARK. This remarkable replica came from Athens, Greece.
.Obv:- Bull kneeling left, looking back, attacked by lion right on his back; above in ex, floral ornament.
Rev:- Quadripartite incuse squareAntonivs ProttiAug 29, 2009
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Athens, AV Obol (gold coin replica)299 views0.84 grams of 24k gold. This copy was sold on Ebey for $99.00 in 2008 as a replica, by a seller claiming to be the maker! But the coin came with an ANTIQUANOVA mark "Σ" and it sells on their website for 31 euros! He is also selling Akragas Diobol gold for $149.00. at ANTIQUANOVA it is 48 euros. Very dishonest seller!!!
OBV: Athenian owl standing facing w. spread wings.
R: Incuse square divided into four parts each with one Greek character: ΣVΣO.Antonivs ProttiAug 24, 2009
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Syracuse, Sicily, Silver DIMARATEO DEKADRACHM 191 views20.92 gr. (less then half of the expected weight of a Dekadrachm!!!) of Sterking Silver Sold on Ebey in 2008 as copy.
Silver Dekadrachm. "Medaglione di Dimarateo" Syracusan Coinage under Gelon and Hieron I. The obverse depicts a slow quadriga driven to the right by a male charioteer wearing a long chiton; Nike, holding a crown, is flying above to the right; below, a rampant lion faces right. The reverse showcases the profile head of Arethusa facing right within a nimbus with four dolphins around (the whole type representing the fresh-water spring on the island of Ortygia and the sea surrounding it); she wears an olive wreath, and her hair is waved and dressed in a krobylos, with a long, curving lock extending down behind the ear; the legend surrounds her.Antonivs ProttiAug 20, 2009
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Athens, Slver Athenian DEKADRACHM234 views20.22 gr. of Sterling Silver, (half of the weight of a Dekadrachm!!!!) Sold on Ebay in 2008 as a copy. Obv: Helmeted Athena
Rev: Owl, facing with wings spread
Antonivs ProttiAug 20, 2009
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Delphi Silver Tridrachm 480 BC98 views .999 Silver Struck copy, tridrachm, - 480 BC, Sold on Ebey in 2006 as an exact copy. Came from Athens, Greece.
OBVERSE: Two rams’ heads in juxtaposition, faces downwards; above, two dolphins, in a border of dots. These rams are actually glasses (“ΡΥΤΟΝ”, typical glasses inspired by the Persian art). The greek word ΔΑΛΦΙΚΟΝ (dalfikon) means delphi.
REVERSE: Four deep incuse squares, in each of which a dolphin and flower. The dolphins refer to the cultus of Apollo Delphinios, who assumed the form of a dolphin
DATE: 475BC Antonivs ProttiAug 20, 2009
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Abdera - 473BC – 448BC Silver Tetradrachm570 viewsStruck copy, .999 Silver, 17.05 gr. Bought in 2006 on Ebey as exact copy. Came from Athens, Greece.
Silver tetradrachm, 465-450 BC
OBVERSE: Griffin seated left , rig.999 Silver ht foreleg raised.ΚΑ-ΛΛ-ΙΔΑ-ΜΑΣ (KA-LL-IDA-MAS) around.
REVERSE: ABD-HR-IT-ΟN (ΑΒΔΗΡΙΤΩΝ) around small quadripartite incuse square, all within incuse square.Antonivs ProttiAug 20, 2009
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LOKRIS, Lokris Opuntii - Silver Stater - 12.61 grams214 viewsSolid and heavy, bought on Ebay in 2009 as a copy for $14.95 at the BUY IT NOW button. The reverse and the observe 180 degrees from each other. Ajax is upside down... I don't know why. Would the originak ancient coin be this way, too? Or it's a mistake? Or...Is it because it is a copy?
Obv. Wreathed head of Persephone left.
Rev. OPONTIWN, Ajax advancing right, holding sword and shield decorated with serpent; below AIA and helmet. Antonivs ProttiAug 16, 2009
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Gela, Sicily Silver didrachm - 6.40 grams186 viewsGela, Sicily Silver didrachm, 465-450 B.C.
Bought on Ebay in 2009 as "Unconfirmed, re-strike, and I don't know anything about this coin. It came from a old coin collection". It came from New York.
For me it's a small piece of one of the most fascinating type of coins.
CEΛAΣ, forepart of man-headed bull swimming right / Bearded horseman right, wearing only crested helmet; his right hand holds aloft spear; horse prancing
BMC SicilyAntonivs ProttiAug 16, 2009
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Philip Arrhidaeus, Philip III, silver tetradrachm 13.80 grams194 viewsSilver tetradrachm, 13.80 grams.
Bought on Ebay in Feb 2009 as "looks authentic but I am not an expert" and "I am selling for only $14.99 because it is without certificate of authenticity". Came from Lebanon. The HD pictures show all the evidences in great detail.
Obv:- Head Herakles right wearing lion skin headdress
Rev:- BAΣIΛEΩΣ ΦIΛIΠΠOY, Zeus seated left holding eagle and sceptre: Monogram over bunch of grapes in left field, I beneath throne and below strutAntonivs ProttiAug 16, 2009
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PTOLOMY PHILADELPHOS - Ptolemy II - silver tetradrachm361 viewsSilver tetradrachm, 16.24 grams.
Bought on Ebay in Feb 2009 as "looks authentic but I am not an expert" and "I am selling for only $14.99 because it is without certificate of authenticity". Came from Lebanon. The HD pictures show all the evidences in great detail.
Tyre Diadem-ed head of Ptolemy I right, wearing aegis / ΣΩTHPOΣ ΠTOΛEMAIOY, Eagle standing left on thunderbolt. TYP monogram over club left field, regal date monogram right field. Antonivs ProttiAug 16, 2009
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SYRACUSE, SICILY-Silver DEKADRACKM404 viewsSolid .999 Silver replica bought in July 2009, 44.04gr.
SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (35mm, 42.05 g, 12h). Unsigned dies by Kimon. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; in exergue, a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; ???? below / Head of Arethusa left, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace, hair restrained in an open-weave sakkos; surrounded by four swimming dolphinsAntonivs ProttiAug 07, 2009
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ALEXANDER THE GREAT, Alexander III- Silver Tetradrachm.221 views"Alessandro il Macedone
Re di Macedonia, Egemone della Lega ellenica, Faraone d'Egitto, Re dei Re."
"ALEXANDER THE MACEDON, KING OF MACEDONIA, HEGEMONY OF THE THE HELLENIC LEAGUE, PHARAOH of EGYPT, KING OF KINGS"
This solid .999 Silver STRUCK replica reflects light like mirror. Making it difficult to photograph.
Made in 2006 in Athens-Greece. Antonivs ProttiAug 07, 2009
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ATHENS Silver Tretradrachm - Athena/Owl249 views17 grams of pure exuberant beauty. This shiny, silky and solid .999 silver replica was bought in 2006 on Ebay as an exact copy. STRUCK in GREECE in 2006
Obv. Head of Athena to right, wearing crested helmet ornamented with olive-leaves and floral scroll.
Rev. AQE Owl standing to right, head facing, olive-twig and crescent, all within incuse square. Antonivs ProttiAug 07, 2009
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LEONTINI, SICILY- 14.11 gr. Silver tetradrachm - Unclean...184 viewsThis replica was won on Ebay for 7 Euros. The seller knew nothing about it. It has a very intriguing look to me. I could use some expert opinion about it. Thanks.Antonivs ProttiAug 06, 2009
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SYRACUSE-SICILY, Silver tetradrachm 123 viewsI bought this replica in January 2009 from a person who knew absolutely nothing about ancient Greek coins. Didn't know the purity of silver, didn't even know if it is a replica or an original... Looks beautiful when seen up close, and feel real solid in hand. 16.86 gr. Antonivs ProttiAug 06, 2009
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Pantikapaion gold stater struck in .950 Silver127 viewsObv.: Head of Pan left, wreathed with ivy
Rev.: ΠAN, Griffin standing left on stalk of corn, head facing, spear in mouth
I bought this replica on Ebay in 2008. The weigh is 9.23 gr. And was told it was STRUCK in .950 Silver. A little under weight in my opinion. But no doubt it is a strikingly beautiful piece of it's type.Antonivs ProttiAug 06, 2009
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SYRACUSE, SICILY- DEKADRACHM304 viewsThis one is 42.13 gr. of .999 Silver exact copy. SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (35mm, 42.05 g, 12h). Unsigned dies by Kimon. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; in exergue, a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; ???? below / Head of Arethusa left, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace, hair restrained in an open-weave sakkos; surrounded by four swimming dolphinsAntonivs ProttiAug 03, 2009
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SYRACUSE, SICILY- DEKADRACHM194 views40gr of .999 Silver exact copy. SICILY, Syracuse. Dionysios I. 405-367 BC. AR Dekadrachm (35mm, 42.05 g, 12h). Unsigned dies by Kimon. Struck circa 405-400 BC. Charioteer driving fast quadriga left, holding kentron in right hand, reins in left; above, Nike flying right, crowning charioteer; in exergue, a military harness, shield, greaves, cuirass, and Attic helmet, all connected by a horizontal spear; ???? below / Head of Arethusa left, wearing single-pendant earring and necklace, hair restrained in an open-weave sakkos; surrounded by four swimming dolphinsAntonivs ProttiAug 03, 2009
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Syracuse, Sicily-Dekadrachm141 viewsexact copy struck on 40 gr. of shinny .999 Silver Dekadrachm. "Medaglione di Dimarateo" Syracusan Coinage under Gelon and Hieron I. The obverse depicts a slow quadriga driven to the right by a male charioteer wearing a long chiton; Nike, holding a crown, is flying above to the right; below, a rampant lion faces right. The reverse showcases the profile head of Arethusa facing right within a nimbus with four dolphins around (the whole type representing the fresh-water spring on the island of Ortygia and the sea surrounding it); she wears an olive wreath, and her hair is waved and dressed in a krobylos, with a long, curving lock extending down behind the ear; the legend surrounds her.Antonivs ProttiAug 03, 2009
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