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FlaviusJ Valued Member United Kingdom 90 Posts	Posted 05/04/2018 06:31 am This was one of the first coins I purchased from a coin shop back when I was new to the hobby around 2012/2013. You could say it was my gateway drug. It's an Alexander Tetradrachm from Side, possible lifetime issue (c. 325-320 BC). Whenever I think I've found everything about it, it reveals another secret. The banker's marks are very similar to those often found on sigloi, and very rarely appear on coins of this type. As well as the obvious marks there's a second set of slightly cruder stamps. I'm fascinated that someone took the time to counter mark this coin so carefully in a way which compliments the design. Even the test cut on the top has been done with the greatest care. The shop owner gave me a huge discount (probably realising I'd be a repeat customer) and I've never looked back. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34427 Posts	Posted 05/04/2018 06:56 am @FJ, yes very nice and what a spectacular way to get hooked. Could you please provide a close-up view of the countermarks? I'm interested to see them in more detail. I'm thinking that there are 4 on the obv and 1 on the rev, is that right? "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
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 05/04/2018 08:51 am There is also a large clipped edge which looks like at least a gram or two were removed. Can you provide a weight of the coin? Report this Post to the Staff
FlaviusJ Valued Member United Kingdom 90 Posts	Posted 05/06/2018 4:10 pm Hi Spence Close ups are below. The Obverse has three punchmarks, three triangles and one crescent moon shaped. The reverse has a central triangle. Unfortunately I'm not in a position to weigh it at present echizento. Any vaguely valuable coins I own currently live with my parents, due to a convenient 'collections insured at no extra cost' clause in their insurance policy. Report this Post to the Staff
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