Ptolemy Coin: Is This A Fake? - Coin Community Forum

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JohnSmith268 New Member Ireland 7 Posts	Posted 02/01/2016 3:31 pm Hi, Could anyone tell me if this coin is a fake? I am looking for similar coins. Thanks for any help Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/01/2016 3:51 pm to the community I can't really tell from your pictures, they need to be a little clearer. From what I can see it looks struck not cast. Can you take a picture of the edge? This would give us a better idea if it's cast or not. If it's real it would be a very nice example or a Ptolemy tetradrachm. Report this Post to the Staff
JohnSmith268 New Member Ireland 7 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 3:02 pm Hi, Thanks very much for your reply. I will post up some new pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
JohnSmith268 New Member Ireland 7 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 3:42 pm Pictures. Report this Post to the Staff
lrbguy Pillar of the Community United States 949 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 4:22 pm Very pretty. From the pics it looks good, but if authentic this coin is worth enough to have someone with expertise look at the actual coin, check the metal, weight, close examination, etc. You might take it to Spink in London for an opinion, or send it to the British Museum. Some of the locals may be able to give you other suggestions. Edited by lrbguy 02/02/2016 4:25 pm Report this Post to the Staff
josephrg Valued Member United States 234 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 4:23 pm The edge seems to smooth and sharp to be authentic. If it is real it would be a choice coin in almost uncirculated condition. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 6:21 pm Thanks for posting better pictures, If you look at the lower right of the coin under the eagles wing you will see a stamped mark which is a bit difficult to see but that could be the word copy. While the coin looks very well made. That mark concerns me and I'm inclined to think it's not genuine. Report this Post to the Staff
JohnSmith268 New Member Ireland 7 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 6:24 pm Thanks, I will take your suggestions and see Report this Post to the Staff
JohnSmith268 New Member Ireland 7 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 6:25 pm Do you mean under the left wing? I will get a close up of it. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 6:54 pm No the right by the rim. Report this Post to the Staff
JohnSmith268 New Member Ireland 7 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 7:36 pm Do you mean this part? Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 7:40 pm Yes. Report this Post to the Staff
JohnSmith268 New Member Ireland 7 Posts	Posted 02/02/2016 8:01 pm Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
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