Greek Coin Of Zeus? Is This Real? Whats It Worth?

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mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 02/05/2014 05:30 am Have seen this coin of Zeus, I have never looked at or collected greek coins, but I really like this! does it look genuine? and is it worth much? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff

pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 02/05/2014 07:42 am I have a tiny greek collection, but I think this looks fake. Is it from ebay from a Greek seller? It is illegal to sell ancient coins from Greece, if you look at the small print, you will see that they are usually replicas. Here is a picture of Zeus with a thunderbolt on the reverse, not the same as your coin, but I hope you can see the difference http://www.acsearch.info/ext_image.html?id=125663 Report this Post to the Staff
mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 02/05/2014 08:02 am Thanks Pish, you are correct, it is from a Greek seller on ebay. I will avoid this. Why is it illegal for them to sell ancient coins? is it to keep the history inside Greece? Thanks Report this Post to the Staff
Masis Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 946 Posts	Posted 02/05/2014 08:06 am What is it's weight and size? I'm sure if you Google for similar examples or look on VCoins, you will see the prices given for Genuine examples. Oh yes, it looks like a cast copy. A peddler might be able to sell it to some disorientated tourist clambering down from the Acropolis of Athens for 10 Euros. Quote: Why is it illegal for them to sell ancient coins? is it to keep the history inside Greece?~mashisback Yes Edited by Masis 02/05/2014 08:06 am Report this Post to the Staff
pishpash Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 3626 Posts	Posted 02/05/2014 08:10 am They are trying to preserve their ancient artifacts. More countries are doing this. There is a thread about the latest agreement between the US and Bulgaria on the forum. https://goccf.com/t/169195 If you see a greek coin you fancy, I strongly recommend becoming familiar with the FAKE thread at the top of the board, and before you spend any of your hard earned cash, post a pic here and you will get advice as to whether it is real or not. I am only just learning, I can pick out some fakes but not all of them. I check in before I bid/buy. Edited by pishpash 02/05/2014 08:15 am Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/05/2014 3:45 pm I agree with Pish this coin doesn't look good at all. Report this Post to the Staff
VisigothKing Pillar of the Community United States 4778 Posts	Posted 02/05/2014 4:26 pm I'd avoid it as well. Report this Post to the Staff
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