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  1. 01-13-2010 02:55 AM #1
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    What is this?

    My father left us his small coin collection when he passed and I'm getting around to figuring out what's what in it. To start things out, check out the attached images. I would guestimate that it's Greek, what do you guys/gals think? Any idea where I could get more information on it?
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  2. 01-13-2010 03:28 PM #2
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    It's a coin of Alexander III the Great of Macedon (356-323 B.C.E) -a tetradrachm, to be precise. Obverse: Head of Hercules/seated Zeus with Eagle & Thunderbolt. Amphipolis mint? Great coin - really nice condition. I'd estimate its value to be around the $250 mark.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JeromeLS View Post
    It's a coin of Alexander III the Great of Macedon (356-323 B.C.E) -a drachm, to be precise. Obverse: Head of Hercules/seated Zeus with Eagle & Thunderbolt. Amphipolis mint? Great coin - really nice condition. I'd estimate its value to be around the $250 mark.

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    I can't make out clearly whats under the throne. If its a drachm, then $250 is WAAAY too high. More like $50

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ardatirion View Post
    I can't make out clearly whats under the throne. If its a drachm, then $250 is WAAAY too high. More like $50
    It looks like a tetradrachm* , not a drachm, based on the size of the coin relative to the holder. My mistake. Alpha followed by an iota under the throne ?
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    Quote Originally Posted by JeromeLS View Post
    It looks like a tetradrachm* , not a drachm, based on the size of the coin relative to the holder. My mistake. Alpha followed by an iota under the throne ?
    Whats to the left? I'd guess a drachm, given the lower relief on the coin.

    Please give diameter in millimeters and weight in grams for a more accurate attribution.

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  6. 01-13-2010 09:24 PM #6
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    It's 5/8" so I guess that equates to 15 or 16 mm, it's very tiny. I don't have anything to weigh it with but I'd guess that it weighs less than a dime. It's crazy to think that the ancient people held the exact same coin, very interesting. Thanks for all your help thus far gentlemen...
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  7. 01-14-2010 12:36 PM #7
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    It's definitely a drachm (apologies for contradicting earlier posts yet again). Value depends on grade- better photos would be really useful.
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