old coin?

does anyone know what this one is worth??
is this a real coin?

 

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"New style" Athens tetradrachm. Better images, weight, and diameter are needed to help authenticity but from what I can see it appears to be authentic. Better images would also help with determine condition and value, but it is in the ballpark of ~$200.

Attribution:

Attica, Athens
Circa 157-156 BCE
AR New Style Tetradrachm
Obverse: Helmeted head of Athena right
Reverse: A - ΘΕ; EV/MH EΠI/ΓEN/ΣΩΣΑN/DΡOΣ, Owl on amphora; eagle on thunderbolt left
Reference: Thompson 447d

The reverse legend shows the names of the magistrates under whom the coin was issued (there are many different magistrates and variations). AΘΕ = abbreviation for Athens.

 

I have no knowledge but TIF is probably correct. Repost in the Ancients for more answers. I really like it though. It would be great to have in any ancient collection.

 

Looks a little off to me, what does "a" and "b" mean??

 

a= I don't know.
b= I know, but ain't telling you

 

I think it's worth a. Or maybe b.

 

I voted for a, but I have nothing further to contribute other than it looks pretty cool.

 

For me it's worth just between a and b
Sorry, just kidding, no offense intended

Q

 

c'mon => it's obviously "b"

 

a for Athens