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DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/08/2012 9:11 pm These dekadrachms are so valuable that tourists cannot possibly chance upon one. Predictably, this coin is far underweight and confirms it's a copy; the real ones weigh 42-43 grams. Report this Post to the Staff
Roy777 New Member Lebanon 16 Posts	Posted 03/09/2012 04:12 am Alright guys, I've emailed Dr. Ilya Prokopov(author of countless papers on fake coins) about the coin, I figured he is able to distinguish whether or not it's a fake, his reply keeps me hopeful: "Dear Roy, Thank you for your kind letter and quality photos. I'll check my database. I've seen a few like your Athenian bronze coins. I have to compare and think about the atypical and bizarre patina. I'll write you next week. Cordial Regards, Dr. Ilya Prokopov Chief Expert "Gold&Numismatics"" I will let you know what he says next week. Report this Post to the Staff
Roy777 New Member Lebanon 16 Posts	Posted 03/21/2012 02:56 am Hello guys, as promised here is the reply: Dear Roy, I checked carefully all my records about this coin type. It seems that most of these coins were made in late 19c. -beginning of 20 c. For a large group of them a coin of Christodoulou has been used as a prototype. It is possible that your Athena coin is no more than 100 years old and thus has acquired a kind of authentic look. However, without seeing it live I cannot be more specific. Cordial regards, Dr. Ilya Prokopov Report this Post to the Staff
DVCollector Bedrock of the Community United States 10045 Posts	Posted 03/21/2012 12:50 pm That's interesting...Dr. Prokopov is a very good person to ask Despite the odds, I had hoped you came across a genuine Dekadrachm...before we knew the weight. And, sometimes ancient silver coins with sand patina can take on a similar appearance. Report this Post to the Staff
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