What Is This Ancient Greek Silver Coin?

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TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 2:12 pm Haven't received it yet, but bought it out of curiousity, described as being from 350-450BC and made of silver. Pictures arn't good, so if it can't be recognised then I shall upload some much better photos when I receive it. It is 12mm in diameter but I don't yet know the weight. Many thanks in advance. Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 3:19 pm Parion, Mysia, AR hemidrachm. Gorgon head obverse, cruciform incuse reverse. Report this Post to the Staff
TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 3:30 pm Fantastic! Thanks Bob. Wildwinds is showing it as 480BC? Very happy with that then. From near what is now present day Bursa, Turkey? Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 3:41 pm I see these listed as 480 BC at some VCoins coins stores and at Wildwinds. CNG lists it more generally as "5th century BC" - and also, for right or wrong, lists these 12mm, 3-4 gm coins as "drachms": http://cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=310919 http://cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=61497 http://cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=179431 Report this Post to the Staff
TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 3:59 pm Interesting. Prices seem to vary a bit. I'll post some more photos and the weight when I receive it. Notice the dot on the ear? I don't see that on any other examples. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 4:03 pm Quote: Notice the dot on the ear? I don't see that on any other examples. Some examples have the dots...here's one: http://cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=217236 Report this Post to the Staff
TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 4:07 pm Ah good find. Fair enough! I only bought it because the seller didn't specifically mention what it was other than an ancient Greek coin. Got to take a punt sometimes! I paid $65 so I don't think I really overpaid. Edited by TobyJ 02/03/2017 4:08 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 4:12 pm Looking at examples of similar condition at Ma-shops and Vcoins, I don't think you overpaid at all. You did well. Congrats. Report this Post to the Staff
TobyJ Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1273 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 4:19 pm Thats good to hear. Thanks for the help Bob! Report this Post to the Staff
moxking Rest in Peace United States 17900 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 4:37 pm I like your example. Nice find. Congratulations. Report this Post to the Staff
DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 5:37 pm I like it, looks OK and price seems fair. Any of these really old Greeks appeal to me. Report this Post to the Staff
Spence Moderator United States 34428 Posts	Posted 02/03/2017 11:58 pm Great pick-up! "If you climb a good tree, you get a push." -----Ghanaian proverb "The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed." -----King Adz Report this Post to the Staff
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