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Hi all Having purchased my first Old coin recently I couldn't resist another one when it appeared in my local shop, the mini history lesson was awesome so I couldn't stop myself. It is labelled as Egypt, Alexandria mint, silver, 4th century AD, Tetradrachm       I have tried to find a match but have had no joy, should I pop it out its holder for better pics/ inspection ? TIA |
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It's not silver per say but potin, it has a slight sivler content. This tets can be difficult to ID sometimes especially with a lack of the legend. But I believe this one is Diocletian similar to Milne 4769.
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Found it  The reverse is " Dikaiosyne " holding a set of scales, she is the greek personification of justice. Milne 4748 Thanks for pointing me in the right direction AGAIN Echizento, awesome knowledge you have there.  I don't like divulging what I pay but I would like to know that I am not over paying, I got it for £15 which seemed a very fair price to me. Would you say this was fair  Thanks again |
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Depending on condition they run from $35 to $75 US, so I think you got it for a good price.
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Awesome coin PishPash. I will make sure that the legend is at least legible on the next one I buy which will certainly help. Thanks again to both of you for your help Until next time. |
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Hi tenbobbit, I see your from the same town as myself. I would say, excellent coin, excellent price, glad my items are finding their way around. You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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Hi MetDet
Is this really one of your coins ?
I have picked up several coins from the same shop recently which I use as trade tokens and keep some which I find interesting of which this is one of them.
I paid a little more than £15 as an individual piece but got others with it that brought this ones price down, plus I traded some threepenny bits in the other week which I have used as a pot for purchases like these.
Its a lot more interesting that's for sure.
Have we met or are you an anonymous contributor to the shop ? Did I meet you holding a nice Egyptian copper Billon ?
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Tenbobbit, see the sticky at the top of the page Picture the Ancient Collector, page 2 for a photo of MetDet.
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Yes sir, you indeed did meet me holding my 'pocket' coin. Small world eh? I do 'contribute' quite a lot, you might say!
I will drop you a message at some point tomorrow.
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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LOL! I have hair now PP. Nice coin bobbit
You will never soar like an eagle if you hang around with turkeys.....
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This is a great place to meet new friends, small world.
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Blimey, it certainly is a small world. Look forward to speaking to you again, thanks for the coin |
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Your very welcome, I have a few Romans that I can show you but will chat about that another day!
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