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Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 01/01/2016 4:44 pm I just saw a Dilitron from Syracuse on ebay which I believe to be the real deal. Though, I'm not sure so I would like to hear your opinion. I have already bought it in auction because 245 dollar is an excellent price in this condition in my opinion. What do you think? Its always a little tricky on ebay allthough bronze coins are more safe.. Under Timoleon. Sicily, Syracuse. ca 336-317 BC. AE Dilitron. SIEUS E-L-EUQERIOS, laureate head of Zeus Eleutherios left / SURA-K-OSIWN, horse prancing left. SNG Cop 725. Calciati 80 17,45 gr Edited by Dutchgulden 01/01/2016 5:20 pm Report this Post to the Staff

MartiVltori Pillar of the Community United States 870 Posts	Posted 01/01/2016 5:00 pm Not my area of expertise so I can't really speak to its authenticity though nothing stands out as suspicious. I would like to say though, that that is a splendid looking coin. I love it. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/01/2016 5:10 pm The coin looks OK to me also. I checked the Forgery Network and didn't find anything there. Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 01/01/2016 5:22 pm Thanks for taking a good look, I have updated the topicname. When it arrives, more own pictures will follow. For now I'm very excited that I bought it! My first Syracuse Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3443 Posts	Posted 01/01/2016 11:40 pm Beautiful bronze ! Very very nice. Yes the choice Syracuse coins go for big bucks ! The coins of Syracuse are considered to occupy a large portion of the finest examples of the "Greek" coinage. An excellent pick ! Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 01/02/2016 11:55 am beautiful coin , difficult to find in this quality.albert Report this Post to the Staff
lrbguy Pillar of the Community United States 949 Posts	Posted 01/02/2016 12:58 pm It is obvious from your coin that they had some good die cutters in Syracuse in the 4th century. Both sides are impressive, but the Zeus portrait especially. You give a weight of 17.45 gr(ams?) but don't mention the flan size. Judging from the picture of the coin in hand it looks like 20-23 mm. Is that the right module for a dilitron of this period. dilitron = 2 litrae (the half is a hemilitron) Since the bronze litra was usually subdivided into 12 onkiai (corresponding to the Roman uncia?) I would expect that the full litra was a rather sizable coin, let alone its double. The images I have for the litra (Sear) show an impression on both sides with a large rim into which the die impression is sunk. Others show an impression on a flat surface that curves into a very thick flan. A example on ebay came in at 28mm and 29.6 grams for a litra. So I cannot see a dilitron weighing less. Are you sure your coin is not a hemilitron? If it is, then you might want to verify that $245 is a good price for a hemilitron. I know nothing of the market for any of these coins, so all I can do is ask questions. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4971 Posts	Posted 01/02/2016 2:25 pm i don't know DG, I don't know much about coins from syracuse of this type...other than they are very pretty. I just picked up a couple of coins from syracuse, but I went with sellers I trusted to get these. Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 01/02/2016 3:49 pm Lrb: no its 26mm and it is a Dilitron. You can check cNGCoins where there are more examples with this weight.. due the flancrack its a little lighter maybe? Its a pretty coin for sure! Report this Post to the Staff
Dutchgulden Pillar of the Community Netherlands 1204 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 06:59 am The coin has arrived! After a bath in parafine for conservation it looks great!! Its actually 27mm, not 26mm like I said before. Now I'm sure it was a good deal for me, its in a very good condition and very detailed! Edited by Dutchgulden 01/16/2016 07:30 am Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/16/2016 09:04 am I really like the look of this coin, It's a beauty. I want one. Report this Post to the Staff
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