Posted 10/04/2017 07:34 am
Olynthos, like one of these:
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...nthos/t.html
I will say unfortunately that I don't think this is genuine:
- I can't find any gold coinage in this design
- Your coin seems "soft". The high points are not more worn than the lower points, indicating that it hasn't circulated and was made looking like this.
- I see pits or bubbles behind Apollo's head. That usually indicates casting.
The color does seem right however. Can you get a weight? Best case scenario, we have seen some jewelry reproductions made from actual gold. A stater should weigh about 8 grams.
http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...nthos/t.html
I will say unfortunately that I don't think this is genuine:
- I can't find any gold coinage in this design
- Your coin seems "soft". The high points are not more worn than the lower points, indicating that it hasn't circulated and was made looking like this.
- I see pits or bubbles behind Apollo's head. That usually indicates casting.
The color does seem right however. Can you get a weight? Best case scenario, we have seen some jewelry reproductions made from actual gold. A stater should weigh about 8 grams.
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