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After a long day with the family, glad to be home and post some of my Christmas coins..  Alexander the Great.. 356- 323..BC.. Test cut..  16mm x 4.21g.. My first Alexander coin, don't know much about this coin, any info would be great, need to save up for a Tet.  
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United States
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I am not an expert or specific collector of these but I would guess based on limited knowledge and resource...Abydos Mint, Posthumous Issue, Price 1537....I think Dionysos might be able to do better, he collects these coins almost specifically and has a huge gorgeous collection.
After looking the mint device(s) could also conclude a Milatos Mint. "M" rather then a tripod for Abydos. Similar to Price 2151
Edited by Ancientnoob
12/25/2012 11:38 pm
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Great lookin' new coin ... it has a nasty, yet wonderful massive head-wound!!  => congrats, it's a wonderful addition to your collection ... A-Dawg is correct => I'm sure that Dionysos will be able to help you out with ID-ing your new coin ... Merry Christmas, Eng |
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Thanks Anoob, and Steve Merry Christmas to you and your Family.. |
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United Kingdom
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These Drachms and Tet's are favourites of mine; if I ever feel I have completed a type collection of ancients (not likely) I would go back and start to build a bigger collection of these with crossed and uncrossed legs and also from different mints etc. My first ancient coin I bought was one of these...  This is my drachm (Sardes mint-bumble bee mint mark, posthumous issue)  And this is my Tet (with test cut to the head) I would be happy to receive your coin for Christmas :) The test cut on yours is not so bad, its location meaning it doesn't detract too much from the coin. Have a dancing fruit ^^    I notice on the left of your reverse you seem to have double striking (noticable mainly on the bird and the arm) Edited by DavidUK
12/26/2012 04:11 am
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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David UK:
Test cuts usually leave a grievous wound behind. This test cut ain't too bad.
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12/26/2012 05:16 am
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I'm using a tablet, so forgive my short replies. I'm not used to this thing. Anyway, very nice new addition. I'll wait till I get home to post my new coins. Congrats my friend
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United States
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That is a nice Alexander III coin. I have yet to own one, but will in the future.
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United States
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Thanks for the comments,jw can't wait till we see your new coins too.. |
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United States
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still a cool coin, test cut or no. nice chirstmas present!  i got some cash for christmas, so over the next couple of days i'll get myself some nice presents. I'm going to leap boldly from the wagon instead of just falling off of it!  |
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United States
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Sweet Alexander Tet! Nice details and eye appeal IMHO!:) |
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Canada
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Great Tet! Nice Christmas Present!  |
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United States
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You know we call these Alexander the Great Coins- These are really Alexander the AWESOME coins! The cut just adds to the history and authenticity of the coin IMHO!
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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Great coin. Being new to ancients, are these test cuts very common on the ancients and how much do they affect the value?
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United States
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Well it does depend- Test cuts are very common on the Heavily circulated standards of the ancient world.. Mainly Athens Tetradrachms and the coins of Alexander he great although less so-The do effect value unfortunately-everyone wants mint state or as close to it as possible. I would say 20% to not at all. Ancients are funny coins, the same coin posted could sell for $300 bucks at an auction but could be had with some hunting for half that. It depends on who is selling it and who is buying it. I have seen test cut Athens tets sell for $800 yet I bought and a non-test but EF one for a small fraction of that, with a little haggling. The cuts effect the value but some people like having the complete history of the coin and thus at the end of the day doesn't really deter from the coin. Some people might disagree, but people often collect ancients for different reasons. People like different stuff- some like Legends-some like Faces others wont settle for less then Mint (and will pay for it) others would be happy happier if it where crusty!
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Very nice coin, congrats.
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Posted 12/25/2012 11:43 pm
