Ancient Syria Antioch Nero, Ad 54-68 AR Tetradrachm

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mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1953 Posts	Posted 06/12/2026 07:51 am opinions on this coin--thinking of bidding--thanks-- Report this Post to the Staff

livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2264 Posts	Posted 06/12/2026 08:40 am It's been improperly cleaned, brushed, edges filed. Unless you can get it really cheap I would not buy it. You'd have more difficulty selling it someday with its problems. Check Vcoins, CNG Coins, ebay from a trusted dealer and other sites for a better one in my opinion, raw or graded. I bought most of my ancient coins years ago 1980s-2010 when prices were lower. Here's mine, paid $19. Of course prices for everything were lower back then LOL. Edited by livingwater 06/12/2026 09:14 am Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34453 Posts	Posted 06/12/2026 09:13 am Quote: It's been improperly cleaned, brushed, edges filed. @liv, the cleaning and brushing are most likely modern modifications, but the edge-filing could have been done early on in the life of this coin, as a method for harvesting small amounts of good silver, right? If so, then I would propose that the edge-filing isn't a show stopper. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
livingwater Pillar of the Community United States 2264 Posts	Posted 06/12/2026 09:16 am Could be edge filing was done while it was in circulation. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3447 Posts	Posted 06/12/2026 10:01 am I would not let minimal brush marks or minor edge filing prevent a purchase But a collectible really ought have some redeeming qualities ! In this case I see almost none . VF ? Seriously ? I would hate to see a VG ! Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 190340 Posts	Posted 06/12/2026 10:06 am I would have to pass, especially after seeing livingwater's example. Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
mikev50 Pillar of the Community United States 1953 Posts	Posted 06/12/2026 11:18 am going to pass--thanks for the info-- Edited by mikev50 06/12/2026 11:19 am Report this Post to the Staff
jecz79 Pillar of the Community Portugal 689 Posts	Posted 06/23/2026 6:07 pm Prices of classics have gone crazy in recent years. Only one I bought recently was a Hadrian sestertius with a nice portrait but I still half regret it because of the price. In that one you showed I would object more to the plastic box than to the coin condition. How can anyone pretend to judge strike in a coin worn and corroded? Report this Post to the Staff
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