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kiwiguy New Member New Zealand 2 Posts	Posted 12/30/2010 1:04 pm Hi, I recently acquired a coin from the Ptolemaic period and understand that attribution of these coins can be tough! Would appreciate any help, even if just to eliminate some Ptolemies. It's a big coin - 61grams, 40mm diameter with single eagle facing left. Other than that I can only point you to the photos. Report this Post to the Staff

nikola Valued Member Croatia (Locally: Hrvatska) 342 Posts	Posted 01/01/2011 12:48 pm I think it is a Ptolemy III or IV Bronze drachm. It's hard to tell with such poor details. Report this Post to the Staff
t0rress Pillar of the Community Bulgaria 843 Posts	Posted 01/01/2011 4:39 pm I think this its your coin Edited by t0rress 01/01/2011 4:41 pm Report this Post to the Staff
kiwiguy New Member New Zealand 2 Posts	Posted 01/01/2011 5:33 pm Thanks for your help T0rress. I've been searching various websites without getting closer, so your guidance is greatly appreciate! Report this Post to the Staff
bobbyhelmet Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2838 Posts	Posted 01/01/2011 7:20 pm I was thinking along the same lines as nikola and Ptolemy III. The picture posted by t0rress looks very, very close - out of interest, what is it? III, IV, other? Report this Post to the Staff
nikola Valued Member Croatia (Locally: Hrvatska) 342 Posts	Posted 01/02/2011 04:35 am Here is a page where you can compare: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/gree...y_III/t.html Report this Post to the Staff
t0rress Pillar of the Community Bulgaria 843 Posts	Posted 01/02/2011 06:46 am yes I take the picture of that site.I think its a Ptolemy III becouse the eagle isn't same like Ptolemy IV and Ptolemy III Edited by t0rress 01/02/2011 06:50 am Report this Post to the Staff
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