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Hi, wondering if I can get some info on this coin. On all similar coins Ive seen people/gods are depicted seating to the left, is this just a fake? Thanks  |
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Another: http://cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=19977Can you provide a pic of the rim, especially the part below? I cannot tell from this angle if that dark line around the rim is on the coin itself, or if it's just the bottom of the coin.  (Pardon my rudeness...I should have begun with "Welcome, antique4242!") Edited by Kamnaskires
04/07/2017 5:04 pm
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 to the community That rim is a concern to me also. If you can provide a weight that will help too. |
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Thanks for the quick answers! There is no rim, the lighting was weird. It does say ANA on the bottom, as in the first link posted. |
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Assuming the edge is good, with no evidence of a seam, the next question - at least for me - would be the interior dark circle that shows up in some areas. I suppose this could be evidence of a jewelry mount in the past. How about the weight? Do you have a gram scale? It should come in around 8 1/2 gm. if it's a genuine, official-issue stater.
There is no substitute for inspecting a coin in person, of course, but the fabric does look good to me, and the coin does appear struck and genuinely worn. I do wonder about that circle, though.
This one might be worth having authenticated given the rarity of the Aitolian League issue.
How did you come by it - assuming it's in your possession?
Btw, I did a quick scan through the fake reports and do not see anything similar - which may be a good sign.
Edited by Kamnaskires
04/07/2017 5:25 pm
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I dont have it at the moment, I'm just trying to help someone find out if its genuine, will weigh it as soon as I get a chance. They found it in a small antiques collection they inherited with some other stuff that was not from this period. There were just two coins, this is the other one:  Any info on that one appreciated too, thanks again |
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Although helmeted Athena/pegasos combination staters are not uncommon, this appears to be an rarer issue from Ambrakia, Epeiros, with a crested helmet obverse and spear to right. It looks to have had a die crack on the pegasos die. For comparison: http://cNGCoins.com/Coin.aspx?CoinID=230835Edited by Kamnaskires
04/07/2017 6:26 pm
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When adding a new coin for identification, please start a new thread.
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@antique4242, first welcome to CCF. Second, there appears to be a parting line on both of these coins based on the pics that you have supplied so far. While I am far from an expert, I would be very concerned about both pieces especially until I examine the edge. If you get them in hand, please post pics of the edge (taking into account @echizento's advice about having a separate thread for each coin). I certainly could be wrong about the parting line--maybe just weird shadows, but this should be investigated for sure.
"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
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"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
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Thanks for all the help, Bob L especially. I didnt get to weigh it yet but here is a better picture of the edge:  Will start a new thread for the other coin. |
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Yes, that is a good view of the edge. I still see some evidence of a parting line, albeit partially obscured by filing. You could confirm the authenticity by sending it in as Bob has recommended, but I remain very skeptical.
"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."
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