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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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I was offered the following coin and I agreed to buy it. I know the seller (we did some transactions of both sides) and the coin is 27,5 euro's (which I think is a good price) Its a coin with good detail and the weight seems ok. What do you think of it? Thrace-Apollonia Pontika, AR Drachm, c.400-350 BC (No legend) Round-faced Gorgon, protruding tongue, snaky ringlets encircling face Anchor, crayfish to left, A to right SNG BM Black Sea 161var 14mm - 2,84 gr    Edited by Dutchgulden
10/15/2013 2:19 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
Looks OK to me. Correct weight, flan appears authentic, all the devices seem legit. Good price.
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
I think it's good also. Nice looking coin.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
4964 Posts |
i don't know about authenticy, but if it's real it would be a nice one for the price I think. post pics when you get it!
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Pillar of the Community
 Netherlands
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Thank you all, I payed for it and shall post good pictures when they arrive!
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
21786 Posts |
I can't say for certain about this coin, but it looks OK in the pictures.
I would like to examine it 'in hand' confirm the weight, compare with as many other illustrations I can find, and discuss with a couple of my professional numismatic friends.
We would probably discuss it over a friendly lunchtime meal!
I very much realize the I am in a more fortunate position to do this. Perhaps Sap may know who these Sydney based friends are. We are all members of the ANS.
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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I have received the coin today, here are some better photos! Love it!   |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
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That is a very nice coin Dutch.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 Yeah baby! |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
2480 Posts |
I got a similar one a month or two ago. It was kind of an accident. Monitoring the auction as each lot closed, awaiting a particular coin, was Skyping with my mom, glanced up at the wrong part of the screen and though my coin was on the block, hit bid, and won-- this coin, not the one I was waiting for (which I also got a few lots later). Not a bad mistake though, it's a keeper  Gotta be more careful though, could've been disastrous.  |
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Pillar of the Community
Netherlands
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Ahw thats a VERY nice coin as well, good sharp photo!
A really nice mistake (dont know which coin you missed by bidding on this coin?) :D
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I was waiting for the Thrace, Byzantion cow-riding-dolphin coin which was a few lots later. Got it :)
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Posted 10/15/2013 4:03 pm
