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Mark Antony, Denarius, Crawford 533/2130 viewsSilver denarius, SRCV I 1474, Crawford 533/2, Sear CRI 267, Sydenham 1199, RSC I 13, BMCRR East 141, Athens mint, summer 38 B.C.; obverse M ANTONINVS M F M N AVGVR IMP TERT, Mark Antony standing right, as priest, holding lituus; reverse III VIR R P C COS DISIG ITER ET TERT, radiate head of Sol right

Cast.
Joe Sermarini
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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 Protti
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Achaios, Tetradrachm821 viewsObv:- Diademed bust of Achaios right
Rev:- Athens advancing left, holding spear and shield, bull's head to left
Fig 7 is the false coin

A non ancient feel.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 11, No. 1 in 1988 - example 7
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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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 Protti
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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 Protti
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Aigina, Aegina, silver half stater207 viewsAR Half stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 11 is the false coin - 5.72g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 11
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver half stater202 viewsAR Half stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 12 is the false coin - 5.74g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 12
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver half stater142 viewsAR half stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 13 is the false coin - 5.84g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 13
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver Quarter stater149 viewsAR Quarter stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 14 is the false coin - 3.02g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 14
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater160 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, of 'Union Jack type' pattern
Fig 1 is the false coin - 12.21g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 1
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater169 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, of 'Union Jack type' pattern
Fig 2 is the false coin - 11.90g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 2
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater147 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, of 'Union Jack type' pattern
Fig 3 is the false coin - 11.82g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 3
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater156 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 4 is the false coin - 11.96g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 4
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater120 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 5 is the false coin - 11.78g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 5
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater130 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 6 is the false coin - 11.76g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 6
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater116 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 7 is the false coin - 11.69g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 7
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater121 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 8 is the false coin - 11.57g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 8
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater119 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle of the "pseudo-aeginetic" type
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 9 is the false coin - 11.61g

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 9
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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Aigina, Aegina, silver stater115 viewsAR stater, 520 - 450 BC
Obv:- Turtle seen from above
Rev:- Large incuse square, divided into five compartments
Fig 10 is the false coin - 11.82g (this obverse is particularly grotesque)

Part of a group offered to the Credit Bank in Athens as a hoard. When seen one at a time they probably wouldn't arouse suspiscion at first. Their uniform appearance, however, despite the fact that they range from ca 520 BC to ca 450 BC, give them away. It is interesting to note that they are all from different dies.

Published in the IAPN BOC Vol 18, No. 2 in 1993 - example 10
Image used with permission of IAPN
maridvnvm
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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 square
Antonivs Protti
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Alexander III56 viewsAlexander III tetradrachm, Tourist fake from Athen, " From Athens - counterfeiter has a skilled hand but no eye for style. " IBSCC Bulletin on Counterfeits BOCS Vol 4 No.4 Page 86
Din X
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Alexander Tetradrachm88 viewsGreek Athens Alexander Tetradrachm Ancient Coin Replica

On ebay as replica
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Alexander Tetradrachm46 viewsSold as a reproduction on Ebay.
Sellers desc:
Coin description: Greek Athens Alexander Tetradrachm Ancient Coin Replica.
Diameter: approx: H: 32 mm W: 29mm
Weight: approx: 17.8 grams
SRukke
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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 Protti
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