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Valued Member
Germany
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Hey guys  , I have won some auctions for really cheap and I have received everything today and I'm ........  I want to share with you guys my happiness ! I have so much work with the byzantine and the roman AE coins because I need to clean them, soon I will post pictures before/ after cleaning and maybe a video. I will need soon a little help with the small greek coins and some of the byzantines. And here they are..     |
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Valued Member
United States
144 Posts |
You have some nice looking coins there.
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Pillar of the Community
Belgium
1194 Posts |
very nice lots with interesting coins , but don t clean to much . You will have a lot of work and ... fun . congrats .albert
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
Very nice lot of coins. You really don't have to clean these coins they all have nice detail as they are. I would be interested in seeing close up pictures of the two Alexander silver coins I suspect they might not be real.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
949 Posts |
This is a nice group, but as others have said, you really don't need to clean them any more than they already are. Not sure why you feel you need to.
Do you know about "sand patina"?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Fantastic lot. Congrats.
I see sand patinas but no encrustations. These don't need cleaning...
Edited by Kamnaskires
05/19/2016 3:00 pm
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
That looks like a fabulous lot... some good coins there I think it should have cost a lot. If not you can sell a few and get your money back on the bunch.
I see some great Alex III and I want to see the reverse of the Tyche coin...
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
Fantastic coins!
I would echo echizento's caution however... an Alexander the Great silver is not a cheap coin, and attracts many skilled counterfeiters.
None of the coins jump out and scream "fake!" But the fact that you got them all in lots for "really cheap" is a red flag... I would expect such an auction to *start* at a pretty hefty sum of money.
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Valued Member
 Germany
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Yes I know what is sand patina , but guys I dont think to clean them at all, because I love sand patina and if you clean it gently only on the edges it will be perfect.You will see better details and background will be a wonderful sand patina! I do not mean "i have bought Alexander Tetradrachm wich is 16.64 gram of silver for 20 $" but slightly cheaper than those in the market. Its was just a really good deal  It was from reputable dealer too if nowadays still matters and not in lot . I took a picture but without good light and with flash. Now I noticed that in places its not well focused. For me its not a fake one. I cant find this mint mark in Acsearch , if someone can help me  And more information about the coin. Weight: 16.64 gr Size: 27mm  Edited by Mascot
05/19/2016 5:46 pm
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Rest in Peace
United States
2668 Posts |
Nah, Comet and a good brush.  |
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Moderator
United States
23731 Posts |
I don't see any red flags on the Alexander tet, from your picture it appears to be genuine.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6370 Posts |
Where did you get these? |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
6130 Posts |
Ah, there is a huge difference between "under market average" and "hey I bought this off a kid in Athens for $10". That said, I do believe all of your coins to be genuine, and would like to change my opinion from skepticism to unbridled envy  |
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
I still want to see some reverses... that Athena wearing Corinthian helm at the top looks a sweet coin... what's on the reverse?
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New Member
United States
28 Posts |
Wow, I'm turning green over here! Great lot!
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Valued Member
United States
381 Posts |
Looks like a nice bunch! Where'd get them from?  |
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