New, and need help with coin

nicygrl · 01-08-2009, 10:04 AM

Hi, im new here, and trying to learn more about my coins.

I have a Hemiobol of Cleopatra VII, minted in Paphos, 35 BC. That is all i know about the coin. Im at work, so I cant post pics, but can anyone tell me anything else about this coin. I cant seem to find any history about it or anything..

spock1k · 01-08-2009, 10:55 AM

maybe acanthite or our new expert stainless will be able to answer. I am too ancient for the ancients

stainless · 01-08-2009, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by spock1k

maybe acanthite or our new expert stainless will be able to answer. I am too ancient for the ancients

An expert? I'm flattered

. Thanks for the compliment..lol..even though I have much more to learn (especially with fakes).

To the OP,

First off, welcome to the forum..stick around..this is a fun place

The coin should be similar to this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/Hemiobol-of-Cleopatra-VII,-minted-in-Paphos,-35-BC_W0QQitemZ250351999691QQcmdZViewItemQQimsxZ20090 105?IMSfp=TL090105124004r37692

Bronze
OBV; Zeus
Rev: Zues standing, holding stalks of grain with a star above

Depending on the condition of yours, it could be in the same value range as this one..or more if in better condition.

I'm not too sure if this is a commonly faked coin, nor do I have that much knowledge with Greek coinage outside of the Gorgana Medusa Coinage..so hopefully someone will come around to help you further.

hope this helped a little.

stainless