Looking To Buy A Greek Tetradrachm

As an after thought arnoldoe, TIFF buys some nice coins but I can't remember the auction site.

anyone know what the circular marks are on this one and what was used to make them?

recently?

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arnoldoe: Unfortunately the drill hole looks to be reasonably recent, at least in the last 20 years or so.

If you are 8 hours from a dealer who knows his stuff regarding ancient coins, perhaps it might be wise to cast your net internationally, and write or email to a few that you may be able to establish a good correspondance with you.

I know of a collector who lives in a very remote part of Australia, and he has wide international connections.

Buy a few second hand auction catalogs with ancient coins in them on line, that originate from some of the best coin auctioneers. when you feel a bit more confidant email one of these to your preference and inquire about some of their stock.

I went straight to the top to get my first Greek coin, because I knew that I didn't know quite enough about them,
to buy with confidence.

My first ancient Greek coin came direct from Spinks in London in 1979, and I live in Australia. That coin was a gold stater.