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Can anyone identify this old Greek silver coin?

  • plumpostcards
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    274 messages

    United Kingdom

    Can anyone identify this old Greek silver coin? Diameter roughly 2.8cms. Weighs 7.6g

    I think the chap is Demetrius. i would be grateful for identification date and valuation

    Thankyou

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  • phillegrec
    phillegrec 100% (6987x)

    2626 messages

    Switzerland

    Can anyone identify this old Greek silver coin? Diameter roughly 2.8cms. Weighs 7.6g

    I think the chap is Demetrius. i would be grateful for identification date and valuation

    Thankyou

    Postcardshop
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 12:14
    • #279986
    Hello from Switzerland,
    My name is Phil or Philippe.
    This is a Shékel from the phenician town Tyr. The man on the coin is Melkarth. It is a silver coin.
    I saw it on a site but I will write back to send the adress.

    Nice evening.

    Phil
  • phillegrec
    phillegrec 100% (6987x)

    2626 messages

    Switzerland

    Can anyone identify this old Greek silver coin? Diameter roughly 2.8cms. Weighs 7.6g

    I think the chap is Demetrius. i would be grateful for identification date and valuation

    Thankyou

    Postcardshop
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 12:14
    • #279986
    Hello from Switzerland,
    My name is Phil or Philippe.
    This is a Shékel from the phenician town Tyr. The man on the coin is Melkarth. It is a silver coin.
    I saw it on a site but I will write back to send the adress.

    Nice evening.

    Phil
  • phillegrec
    phillegrec 100% (6987x)

    2626 messages

    Switzerland

    Hello from Switzerland,
    My name is Phil or Philippe.
    This is a Shékel from the phenician town Tyr. The man on the coin is Melkarth. It is a silver coin.
    I saw it on a site but I will write back to send the adress.

    Nice evening.

    Phil
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 13:24
    • #280001
    Hello again,
    here is the adress : Link (http)

    or you can write on Google : Link (http)

    Phil
  • plumpostcards
    Closed account

    274 messages

    United Kingdom

    Hello again,
    here is the adress : Link (http)

    or you can write on Google : Link (http)

    Phil
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 13:28
    • #280002
    Hi I am concerned it may be a fake/copy before I sale how can I tell?

    Thanks Postcardshop
  • phillegrec
    phillegrec 100% (6987x)

    2626 messages

    Switzerland

    Hi I am concerned it may be a fake/copy before I sale how can I tell?

    Thanks Postcardshop
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 13:44
    • #280005
    Hello,
    I had the same situtation with a ancient greek coin and I had made a confirmation with a specialized "Cabinet des médailles" in Lausanne which they have a museum.
    So, I think you should make the same with starting with a telephone
    and then you will send it to them.
    My ancient coin is a very rare and so they had no problems to tell me that it was a fake as they make a lot of them.
    Mine I should sell it about 10 € as it is in silver.
    But about yours, it cant be a fake one as it has old marks or marks of a used coin. Mine was at was never circulated and close as it was polished.

    Well that's it and I hope I was concluant.

    Phil


    P.S. : I am sorry for the mistakes but I am a french speaker.
  • phillegrec
    phillegrec 100% (6987x)

    2626 messages

    Switzerland

    Hello,
    I had the same situtation with a ancient greek coin and I had made a confirmation with a specialized "Cabinet des médailles" in Lausanne which they have a museum.
    So, I think you should make the same with starting with a telephone
    and then you will send it to them.
    My ancient coin is a very rare and so they had no problems to tell me that it was a fake as they make a lot of them.
    Mine I should sell it about 10 € as it is in silver.
    But about yours, it cant be a fake one as it has old marks or marks of a used coin. Mine was at was never circulated and close as it was polished.

    Well that's it and I hope I was concluant.

    Phil


    P.S. : I am sorry for the mistakes but I am a french speaker.
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 13:59
    • #280008
    Hello again,
    Some ancient coins was never circulated or very less as it was part of a treasury.
    May be the treasury of the army or the state.


    Phil
  • plumpostcards
    Closed account

    274 messages

    United Kingdom

    Hello again,
    Some ancient coins was never circulated or very less as it was part of a treasury.
    May be the treasury of the army or the state.


    Phil
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 14:02
    • #280010
    Can fake coins still be made to look worn?

    Mine has a couple cracks does this happen on the fakes?

    Also the wieght of mine is not as heavy as the shekel being sold on the site you mention. Mine is 7.6g there shekel is 14g. My coin is heavier than the 1/2 shekel which is about 6g so could I have a different one? Mine as you say is more worn I was concerned the wear showed it was a fake/pewter coin

    Thanks for your help anyway
  • mainlypostcards
    mainlypostcards 100% (19865x)

    3539 messages

    United Kingdom

    Can fake coins still be made to look worn?

    Mine has a couple cracks does this happen on the fakes?

    Also the wieght of mine is not as heavy as the shekel being sold on the site you mention. Mine is 7.6g there shekel is 14g. My coin is heavier than the 1/2 shekel which is about 6g so could I have a different one? Mine as you say is more worn I was concerned the wear showed it was a fake/pewter coin

    Thanks for your help anyway
    • Created on 17 Apr 2010 at 14:56
    • #280015
    I have no knowledge of coins at all, but if in doubt could you take it to a local auction house (preferably one that specializes in coins or has a "coin specific" section in their general auctions) and ask for an opinion/valuation. Many auction houses will do this for free.

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