Posted 10/04/2014 7:02 pm
It's hard to say based on tiny pictures obscured by plastic glare and the grade on the slab isn't that helpful.
These Mithradates VI AV staters are somewhat plentiful. The obverse dies often look like they were quite rusted when the coins were struck. That seems to be the case here.
I wouldn't recommend buying it if you can't look at it in person or if you can't get better pictures.
There are several places to check for prior sales prices. acsearch.info is a good first stop (I've linked to a search results for "Mithradates VI AV stater").
You can also check CNG's extensive archives (again, I've linked to the relevant search).
It will be impossible for you to make a reasoned comparison though if those are the only pictures you have.
These Mithradates VI AV staters are somewhat plentiful. The obverse dies often look like they were quite rusted when the coins were struck. That seems to be the case here.
I wouldn't recommend buying it if you can't look at it in person or if you can't get better pictures.
There are several places to check for prior sales prices. acsearch.info is a good first stop (I've linked to a search results for "Mithradates VI AV stater").
You can also check CNG's extensive archives (again, I've linked to the relevant search).
It will be impossible for you to make a reasoned comparison though if those are the only pictures you have.
