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Thrace, Cherronesos Hemidrachms

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I picked up these two little coins lately. I have very few Ancient Greek Silver and these are some of the least expensive you can buy - but they are a very nice series to look at.

Thrace,-Cherronesos-Hemidrachms

Thrace, Cherronesos Hemidrachm 400-350 E bee


Thrace,-Cherronesos-Hemidrachms

Thrace, Cherronesos Hemidrachm 400-350 B.C E Ear of wheat
I'm assuming that is a dot beside the "E" - but it might be something else.
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Very nice examples.
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Quote:
it might be something else.


Are you worried that they might be casting bubbles?
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"Are you worried that they might be casting bubbles?"

No.

I'm referring to the "probable" dot to the left of the E - though it looks a little large to be the normal dot you see on these. On reflection it might just be an edge bump. Pellet is a better word than dot.

The weight it right for both of these and I got them from a reputable source. The flan crack at 1 o'clock gives me a good look at the inners of the coin and it definitely appears to be struck - not cast. I also checked every online fake report I could find and there is no die link to any of those. In-hand and under a loupe it seems OK

But you're right it's an area to be uber careful in.
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