Is This A Copy / Fake? Athena Owl Tetradrachm 454-404 BC Silver Coin (?)

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TakenByForce New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 10:45 am Hello, So recently I was lucky enough to find what appears to be two ancient coins in a lot of coins I purchased. One of the coins I identified as I think a Hemiobol 359 336 BC - Philip II, Kings of Macedon but it was pretty obviously a copy since it had the word inscribed on the coin. Still cool find nonetheless. The other coin I found appears to be a Tetradrachm 454 BC - 404 BC) I think though I am not sure. It seems to be in good shape and weighs 14 grams and feels heavy in the hand which would match since the coin it is supposed to be is silver and around 17 grams. However, considering this coin came from the same lot as the Hemiobol copy and that the coin just seems to be in too good of a condition I am thinking it is probably not real. However I have no experience with this subject. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you. Abraham Hemiobol: Tetradrachm: Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 10:54 am The man-headed bull coin is a well-documented fake of what is supposed to be a silver issue from Gela, Sicily. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 11:04 am The owl is likely fake and doesn't seem to be the good quality silver it should be. Here's one from the fake reports that might be a match. Look to the details, like Athena's eyelid, for comparison. Report this Post to the Staff
John1 Moderator United States 56855 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 11:32 am Both look fake to me. Obviously the one with copy stamped on it. John1 Report this Post to the Staff
TakenByForce New Member United States 6 Posts	Posted 07/29/2022 5:22 pm Ah that pretty much confirms my suspicions then unfortunately, most definitely a fake. Thank you for the help! Report this Post to the Staff
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