I am working on a page for my website and need to 'borrow' an image from its copyright holder (the person who took the photo rather than the current owner of the coin in most cases). I want a tetradrachm of Athens from the classical period (anything post-archaic but still 5th century) that has absolutely perfect surfaces. I would not mind if the coin were perfect in every way but the important feature is something with undamaged silver surfaces (not polished, not granular, not naturally patinated, no scratches). If anyone here has a good image of an unslabbed coin (but one that would be a 5+/5) that I could use to illustrate the difference between good and bad (I have bad well covered), please PM me. Credit will be given or not as you request. Thanks.
Sorry Doug ... hey, I sure wish that I had a tetradrachm with absolutely perfect surfaces ... ... maybe AJ, or Batman?
Nothing to contribute here - I sold my example with a slightly off-center reverse and haven't found one I've really liked in the meantime. Good luck in your search!
Any of the "best of type" meet your need? http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=111
