Athena Tetradrachms 15.67 gr

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Amitav Paul, Dec 11, 2025 at 12:06 PM.

  1. Amitav Paul

    Amitav Paul New Member

    Hi Everyone,

    Would appreciate expert view on the attached Athena coin.

    Thank you
     

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  3. Evan Saltis

    Evan Saltis OWNER - EBS Numis LLC

    I don't handle greek much, especially Athenian tets...

    But the obverse color looks wonky, and there is slight reverse granularity.

    I would proceed with caution.
     
  4. cmezner

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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Looks off to me. I would stay away.
     
  6. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    I'm not qualified to answer. I will say that at least it doesn't look like an obvious tourist fake, but the question is, is it a more deceptive fake? I don't know.
     
  7. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    If @Bing doesn't like it, then neither do I.
     
  8. RichardT

    RichardT Well-Known Member

    The style is correct and there appears to be the high relief you would expect on an Athenian tetradrachm.

    The weight is low, but that could be due to the damage the coin has suffered. The fields of the coin are unusual.

    So it's either a cast fake or a badly damaged authentic coin. Not certain which, although I'd lean towards badly damaged and authentic.

    Having said that I'd not buy this coin, there are lots of better examples around.
     
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