Is This Greek Coin Real, Looks Unique... Think I Want It!

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mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 01/22/2016 12:35 pm I have never seen a coin like it... I dont know what to make of it, I know very little about greek coins... I dont know if I love the coin or just find it so different that I want to buy it! If anyone has an opinion on its authenticity, or could tell me a little more about the coin it would be appreciated. Also its not cheap so an estimate on value would be appreciated so I dont overpay due to curiousity! thanks Report this Post to the Staff

Gooner Valued Member United Kingdom 130 Posts	Posted 01/22/2016 1:29 pm Have a read here http://www.forumancientcoins.com/Ar.../Medusa.html Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 01/22/2016 2:03 pm it is a very nice coin , I think from Neapolis in Macedonia . Do you have more details : weight , sizes ? On the obverse there is a Gorgeion , on the reverse a head of Nike ; I think it is first half of the 4th century BC , more details for the authentification.albert Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/22/2016 2:06 pm It looks good to me. Macedon, Neapolis Hemidrachm, obverse head of Gorgon, reverse head of a Nymph. SNG Cop 226. Several are shown here: http://www.acsearch.info/search.htm...r=0&company= Report this Post to the Staff
mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 01/22/2016 2:06 pm Thanks for link Gooner. Thanks for reply antwerpen, the info I have is: Weight: 1,59 grams Diameter: 13 mm Report this Post to the Staff
mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 01/22/2016 2:21 pm Thanks Ech, I'm looking through the archives and comparing the weights to this example, alot seem to be about 1.8grams, compared to this being about 1.59g. Should this be ringing alarm bells for me? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 01/22/2016 2:46 pm At two tenths of a gram difference I think it's acceptable. Report this Post to the Staff
mashisback Valued Member United Kingdom 287 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 04:03 am Thanks all, I appreciate the input and value your opinions so I am going for this.... one last question... if I spent $100 on this, would I be overpaying? Report this Post to the Staff
DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 04:08 am I don't think you would be. To get anything this well centred with good details is usually going to cost you that sort of money. Report this Post to the Staff
antwerpen2306 Pillar of the Community Belgium 1194 Posts	Posted 01/23/2016 05:52 am I think as DavidUK , the quality is extremely fine , well centred .Only a epsilon (e) is not good struck on the reverse at right on the top.albert Report this Post to the Staff
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