Im Not Sure If I Should Return This Coin Or Not. (Pamphilia, Perge Tetradrachm)

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stvnnvts999 New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 02:28 am I recently bought this Alexander the Great Tetradrachm off a local dealer of mine and I'm not sure if I still want to keep it or not. First of all this coin looked absolutely stunning when I saw it and I knew that I wanted it when I first saw it (WOW). But after examining this coin in person for a while after I bought it, I realized that the edge filing was alot worse then what was originally shown in the photos. The entire edge all the way around the coin has been perfectly squared off possibly with a modern angle grinder of some sorts. This coin at one point was used probably in a jewelry piece of some sorts where it must of had to fit perfectly round inside of a bezel and made into a necklace. Im just making this post knowing whether or not this kind of thing is common in the market or not and if collectors would really call this kind of thing a dealbreaker or not if they where interested in the coin. When I first saw the coin listed, it had 16 watchers on ebay. (16 WATCHERS!!!!) And I had an urge to snag it as soon as I possibly could. Now that I'm reconsidering my purchase and wondering if I should go and get my money back or not, I fear that If I do actually return the coin that the dealer would turn right back around and sell it to someone who will happily pay their full asking price for it even with how bad the edge filing is. ( Sorry for the lack of photos of the edges but it's the best I have at the moment. (I PAID $350 FOR IT) https://www.ebay.com/itm/324728937647 Edited by stvnnvts999 04/15/2022 02:29 am Report this Post to the Staff

HappyHippo Valued Member United States 266 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 06:59 am I like how the "edge filling" comment on the slab is in such tiny letters. I can't say whether you should return it or not but it is hard to believe that a coin in that shape can even exist, given its age. Report this Post to the Staff
Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 07:18 am Quote: I fear that If I do actually return the coin that the dealer would turn right back around and sell it to someone who will happily pay their full asking price for it even with how bad the edge filing is. There is nothing illicit going on here, so why shouldn't they resell it? The edge filing is stated on the NGC label. (Although, indeed, in tiny font size.) No subterfuge here. A legit ancient coin, with acknowledged filing. Quote: .the edge filing was alot worse then what was originally shown in the photos. Personally, I don't consider the seller's images to be deceitful in any way. Additionally, given the perfect roundness of the coin, the squared off edge would/should be expected, IMO. It (the edge) would be very challenging or impossible to photograph in the slab, in any event. Amazing obverse, BTW. Edited by Kamnaskires 04/15/2022 07:34 am Report this Post to the Staff
JohnConduitt Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 725 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 07:27 am Return it if you can - you're not happy with it. But it is NGC certified and the edge filing is mentioned, so it's not really the seller's fault. It's not as if they can show or hide the edge when it's entombed. Report this Post to the Staff
tdziemia Pillar of the Community United States 7940 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 07:41 am In my opinion the seller should feel no obligation to take it back. Isn't that what slabbing is all about? Report this Post to the Staff
chafemasterj Pillar of the Community United States 6514 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 07:44 am As mentioned before, stunning coin given its age. It all boils down to whether the edge filing makes you unhappy. If it does, return it. It's your collection, enjoy it don't regret it. Check out my counterstamped Lincoln Cent collection: http://goccf.com/t/303507 Report this Post to the Staff
t360 Pillar of the Community United States 2703 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 09:27 am It's a beautiful coin. A little bit of edge filing would not be a deal breaker for me. I'd be celebrating the aquisition. Report this Post to the Staff
stvnnvts999 New Member United States 29 Posts	Posted 04/15/2022 2:51 pm Here's a side pic so there's a better understanding of what I'm talking about. (It continues all the way around the edge of the entire coin) Report this Post to the Staff
Kushanshah Pillar of the Community United States 1554 Posts	Posted 04/16/2022 07:57 am I would return it. One of the problems with NGC Ancients is that coins with serious problems still "straight grade". Shady ebay sellers take full advantage. Report this Post to the Staff
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