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I'm thinking about making an offer on this Tet. Before someone says it looks like casting bubbles on the obverse, let me say it is being offered by one of the most reputable dealers in the market today, so I am relatively certain of it's authenticity. What I want to know is what do you think would be a reasonable offer?   |
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Assuming its real and the specks on it is mearly porosity then I would be in the $150 - 200 usd range. I would like to have it in my collection. $225 max!
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jw, Love this style, I'd be very happy with coin, but I don't think it will be cheap, at least $200, but your the master, hope you get your price...  |
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Well, I made an offer. A fairly low offer. The dealer has come back saying he will let me know when he gets back to his office on Wednesday, but he is inclined to accept the offer. Now I guess I have to hold my breath for a couple of days.
Still, if anyone cares to offer their opinion on this coin and it's potential value, I would appreciate it.
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Canada
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Not in the best shape but I think it was quite reasonably priced by the seller. If you get it for less, you got a pretty good deal imo  |
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United States
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Can anyone suggest a reason for the "holes" on the obverse?
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fantastic, don't know what its worth but I can tell it is out of my price range...i hope you get it. keep us posted!
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United States
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Terrible corrosion cleaned and polished. There is little wear since the gamma on the amphora wears off easily so this one grades VG/VF. I woder if it s sea salvage?
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Can anyone suggest a reason for the "holes" on the obverse? My guess would be that one side was more exposed and horn silver developed that was aggressively removed--and a bit overpolished too. I would be "happy" if I could get this coin for ~$175-200; good luck on your bid!  Edited by DVCollector
08/27/2012 6:03 pm
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Nice style of coin, jwharper ... I myself am eyeing-up one of these new-wave owls (I am thinking of spending a bit more to get a slightly better version ... ummm, but does that surprise you?) ... anyway ... => obviously, if it is not a cast coin, then it is a steal of a deal (and that's your thing, right?) ... good on ya, brother!! |
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good on ya, brother Ah, Jerry, you make me feel good (in more ways than one  ). |
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Athens AR Tetradrachm Date: 92-91 BC Diameter: 28.0 mm Weight: 16.6 grams Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena Reverse: Owl standing on amphora; dolphin and trident on right, A on amphora, AP below References: Thompson 1067 Characteristics: Toned, reverse slightly double struck. Lovely coin !   |
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Steve, another great coin--with a very Romanized Athena. |
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Ireland
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Probably a little of topic, but what exactly do you mean by casting bubbles? I understand that ancient flans (ooooh look at me, being all technical!!  ) were generally not produced through casting...are modern forgeries more likely to be produced this way? And are such bubbles an indication of a casting process? |
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dougsmit => what do you think of the coin that I posted? (thanks)
... I think that it is perfect (but what do I know? ... is double-struck good, or is double-struck bad?)
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08/28/2012 12:43 am
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Posted 08/27/2012 1:32 pm
