Early Greek Electrum Coin - Authentic?

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Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/01/2014 11:34 pm From anyone out there who knows, I would like confirmation that this early Greek coin is Authentic, and a rough value would be nice, please? More than that I cannot add. Thank-you Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 11/01/2014 11:39 pm This one is beyond me. Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/02/2014 01:10 am Thanks for the feedback, Ski. I am hoping that others who have more knowledge than I do in this area will come in too. Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 11/02/2014 01:53 am Never seen the type before and I can honestly say I've seen a few hundred of these on VCoins and ebay in the past few years. The punch mark indicates the coin is archaic in nature but I've never seen one like that before, not the design either. Where's it being sold? Reputable dealer? Edited by zxcccxz 11/02/2014 02:57 am Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/02/2014 03:42 am The dealer is someone who I have bought a couple of dozen coins from previously. He is local and he buys from the European (and other) auction houses and on-sells for a profit. Here are some examples I found on Asia-Minor coins. I think that this is close to a match And then there is, Report this Post to the Staff
arnoldoe Valued Member Canada 266 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 01:02 am http://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotvi...1e4fcca87267 Here is the exact coin Report this Post to the Staff
Valecrucis Valued Member United Kingdom 435 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 04:37 am And if it has been sold by CNG, then that really is the end of the story, with regards to any questions over its authenticity that could be reasonably raised here... Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 05:01 am You're right VC. The photo is identical. It remains to be seen if the coin is the same as in the photo when it arrives. It comes with a C.O.A., and I expect it to be from CNG. arnoldoe - I don't know how you found it, but my hat is off, to you. Great detective work on your part. Edited by Topcat7 11/03/2014 05:02 am Report this Post to the Staff
Valecrucis Valued Member United Kingdom 435 Posts	Posted 11/03/2014 05:07 am ...and if your local dealer is selling to you at a significant premium above the CNG price (including their auction house charges), which would be likely...he has to make a living too...then why not cut out the middleman and start buying from CNG yourself TC? Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/11/2014 05:47 am Arnoldoe - thank you so much for your contribution. Because of that I went ahead with the purchase and it has arrived. It IS the same coin and I did get a good deal, so, again, thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
Valecrucis Valued Member United Kingdom 435 Posts	Posted 11/11/2014 09:36 am Congratulations TC....it's a pretty special addition to any collection. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4970 Posts	Posted 11/11/2014 10:27 am congrats to you TC, that's a super cool archaic greek! it reminded me of this song from my childhood.. JKDtUzRIG6I i have this silver archaic with a tuna behind the boar, it's a favorite of mine.. Edited by chrsmat71 11/11/2014 10:28 am Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/11/2014 3:22 pm C.M. HILARIOUS! I am so glad that I read your reply at 5:00 am, and in the privacy of my office or the family would have thought I was 'looney tunes'. I laughed until I cried. Geat childhood. All I got was The Andrews Sisters and "The Three Little Fishes". Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/11/2014 3:24 pm From what I can work out V.C. the middle man 'took a hit' on this one. Report this Post to the Staff
arnoldoe Valued Member Canada 266 Posts	Posted 11/11/2014 3:53 pm I just reverse image searched it on Google and the first result showed that image, I also saw it sold ebay, a little afterwards that someone bought for around $220 Edited by arnoldoe 11/11/2014 3:53 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 11/11/2014 4:45 pm Arnoldoe - Would you be able to click on my username and send me an email that 'walks' me through that 'reverse image' thing on 'Google' please? I'd like to learn how to do that. The buying on ebay WAS me. Report this Post to the Staff
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