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New Member
United States
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Hi! New here and I'm sorry if this has been asked a zillion times and also if I'm posting in the wrong area. I'm looking to purchase an authentic Athens Tetradrachm, I'm not looking for one specific time period/years just more looking for the owl aesthetically and above everything want to make sure what I'm purchasing is authentic and not a repro. I found this coin quickly when searching, I appreciate any help at all and suggestions on where to buy an authentic coin. ebay feels dicey for me as a novice. Thank you so much!  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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 If I'm not mistaken, that's a Ken Dorney listing. Ken is completely trustworthy, one of the most knowledgeable and respected sellers of ancients. |
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Moderator
 United States
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@lasy, first welcome to CCF. Second, with respect to your comment: Quote:
eBay feels dicey for me as a novice. I agree with you, especially for ancient coins. A better online marketplace to look for an owl would be vcoins.com (for US purchasers). "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
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New Member
 United States
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Thank you so much for getting back to me! I found it on vcoins, I thought I saw on here that site was reputable, but then second guessed myself like how do I know, thank you for your reply!
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Moderator
United States
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Ok yep and good eye @bob for correctly discerning the seller. The only thing that I would point out on this specific coin is the test cut on the rev that is not mentioned in the description. It is not as noticeable as most and doesn't detract from the design in my opinion.
"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
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New Member
United States
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Thank you both @bob and @spence! I'm sorry I am not sure how to do proper replies on here. And @spence thank you for pointing out the test cut, I was wondering what that was on some of the coins I was looking at, this one isn't too distracting like you said and like others I've seen. I really appreciate you both getting back to me!
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Moderator
United States
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Your replies are just fine. Be sure to post your acquisition here when you make your purchase!
"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
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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New Member
United States
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Not sure if the link will work It worked! Very helpful thank you! |
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New Member
United States
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Be sure to post your acquisition here when you make your purchase! I will! Thank you for your help! |
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Just remember:- with any significant buy with ancient coins, keep a record of price paid and date, along from whom it was purchased. Provenance is important. If you are a newbie into ancients, give ebay a miss unless that seller is a known reputable dealer. Always better to buy from a reputable dealer. High quality fakes are out there. that would easily deceive a newbie. Athenian tetradrachms are probably the most frequently faked of all ancient coins. Athenian tetradrachms of this period are reasonably common, but are normally in high demand. With many sales, price research is easy. CoinArchives is a good place to start. If you get a good example, you will be satisfied with it for the rest of your numismatic life. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The tactile feel of a genuine Athenian tetradrachm makes you think that you are handling a piece of real money. (which you are). Beware: don't become like Scrooge Mc Duck !  . |
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United States
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to the Community! |
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