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United States
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Hello all, I was wondering if there are any experts here in the realm of ancient Greek coins? I collect coins from Ephesus that feature the small bee. Mainly the small bronze issues. I'm working up to a drachm, but I don't want to get slighted, so I'm weary of ebay. Could any of you experts give me your best advice on this particular coin? Feedback is greatly appreciated!! http://www.ebay.com/itm/cAc-Ionia-E...em2a221be224 |
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Canada
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Ruling => ummmm, would it be bad-form to swoop-in and buy the coin that Dionysos is recommending?
10, 9, 8, 7 ....
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United States
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I am no expert but I also collect ancient coins of Anatolia. The coin weight and size appear correct, it is a very nice example and with a price that reflects that. cAc is a very popular dealer, I have never bought from them but I do look at their auctions. They all tend to be out of my price range, at least for what I want. Again I see nothing wrong with the coin at all. It is a XF piece!
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 United States
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Great, thanks all for the feedback!! I put in an offer with the ebay dealer... We'll see what he says.. I actually bought an diobol from first numismatics with a similar bee. Far smaller, of course. So I'll see what kind of counter-offer I'm given and then I'll decide which one to go with. I think it's one of the finest designs to grace a coin. I have it tattooed on my calf!! Again, thanks all!! Mark |
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Congarts, dawg .......... ummm, which coin did you end-up putting an offer on? ... your "original" coin, or Dionysos' suggestion?  |
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United States
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I put an offer in on the ebay piece... If he takes it I'll buy that one, but if he doesn't I'll buy it I'll order from first numismatics. I saw that you're interested in the first, so hopefully my offer will be taken on the ebay one! That way everyone's happy, hah. I'll let ya know what I hear! |
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*whateva*  ... I'm just kidding anyway (kind of) ... please keep me posted, for I may decide to pull the trigger on that coin? |
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United States
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Certainly, brother!! You'll be the first person I notify, and thanks for waiting on this for me... That's very cool, and generous of you. Thanks again!! The dude has 48 hours to respond, but hopefully I'll hear sooner!!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I've been wanting one of these type too--but I'm hold out for a deal.
I did a quick search on FORVM's fake database and found nothing matching.
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United Kingdom
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Great coins, hope you both manage to add one to your collection soon.
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United States
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Hey steve, good news, I settled on a nice deal with the fella on ebay!! Now comes the arduous task of selling off some coins to offset the cost of this new guy! Again, thank you to all for the feedback!! |
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United Kingdom
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I can personally testify - Chimiara Antique coins are geniune. I wouldnt think of them selling a fake, and if they did, not on purpose. Heres one I got from them in an uncleaned lot - The nicest greek I own:   Edited by Ben
09/12/2012 11:00 am
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Yah, I'm gonna have to pass on this one => sadly, I have bought too many coins lately to splurge on this beauty ...  |
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United States
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Yah, I'm gonna have to pass on this one => sadly, I have bought too many coins lately to splurge on this beauty ... I can't believe what I just read.  Jerry, take the wife out and forget this particular coin. There will be others. Take care cuz |
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Posted 09/11/2012 6:17 pm
