Unknown Greek coin

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Muhammad Niazi, Nov 24, 2016.

  1. Muhammad Niazi

    Muhammad Niazi Well-Known Member

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    Any idea what this might be? And it's worth?
     
    Muhammad Niazi, Nov 24, 2016
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  3. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Modern fantasy "coin" :(
     
    TIF, Nov 24, 2016
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  4. Muhammad Niazi

    Muhammad Niazi Well-Known Member

    It isn't real?
     
    Muhammad Niazi, Nov 24, 2016
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  5. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    Correct, it isn't an ancient coin.
     
    TIF, Nov 24, 2016
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  6. Theodosius

    Theodosius Fine Style Seeker

    I agree. I have never seen an ancient of that type. The style of the owl looks wrong too.
     
    Theodosius, Nov 24, 2016
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  7. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Certainly a modern fantasy, the two sides were copied from different coins. The head is reminescent of the Thracian bronzes with Dionysus while the reverse is clearly copied from the famous Athens tetradrachm. Style and workmanship are completely wrong for the ancient originals but even if perfect would never be found together on one coin.
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    dougsmit, Nov 24, 2016
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  8. stevex6

    stevex6 Random Mayhem

    :penguin:

    *welcome*
     
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    stevex6, Nov 25, 2016
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