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Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 7:41 pm Hi all, This coin / medallion has been in my oddments box for some time. It bears a striking resemblance to a Lokris stater, featuring Persephone / Demeter on the obverse, and Ajax on the reverse. It is 25mm in diameter, and weighs 12.5g. It is most likely a reproduction. What do the members think? Jim Report this Post to the Staff

echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 8:05 pm I agree it does appear to be a modern reproduction. Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 8:15 pm Definitely agree. to the CCF! Edited by Coinfrog 12/08/2019 8:58 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 9:50 pm A match from the fake reports. Note to the left of Ajax's legs the same mark/stamp that appears to the right of the legs on on the coin above - maybe the proud maker's signature? Report this Post to the Staff
sel_69l Bedrock of the Community Australia 21788 Posts	Posted 12/08/2019 10:20 pm Double edge at 4 o'clock (rev.) raises suspicions. Pressure die cast fake in good silver? Zinc die casting for toys has been around for many decades, maybe has been used for the production of this coin. Thanks to Bob L for the sleuthing for the fake report. Report this Post to the Staff
Novicius Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 1168 Posts	Posted 12/09/2019 06:43 am Thanks for the replies all, and thank you for the welcome Coinfrog. The coin didn't feel right in the hand, and Bob L's post shows without a shadow of doubt that it is indeed some form of modern replica, or fake. A nice bit of sleuthing for sure Bob L. It does look like a signature impressed into the coin, and I've attached a closer view of it. Cheers, Jim Report this Post to the Staff
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