A lot recently came into my friend's shop that sadly had a Julia Domna and a Septimus Severus that were so badly damaged by someone grinding the edges to fit them into jewelry as to be worthless (the lot came from a jeweler). The third coin is interesting to me though. Yhe problem is that i really don't have a lot of time before my friend makes an offer or has to return the coin to the jeweler. I"m hoping you folks can help with an ID and possible value, not to mention if it is real. Thanks Richard 16.96mm, 4.1grams
legs crossed, most likely a posthumous issue after 323 BCE. Star in left field is the symbol for the place of minting. There is a database for these. Someone here knows it? maybe:ALEXANDER III the GREAT 322BC Authentic Ancient Silver Greek Coin ZEUS i64685 i64685 Authentic Ancient Coin of:Greek Coin of Macedonian Kingdom Alexander III the Great - King of Macedonia: 336-323 B.C. Silver Drachm 16mm (4.03 grams) under KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 B.C. Struck under Menander or Kleitos at Kolophon mint, circa 322-319 B.C. Reference: Price 1759 Head of Alexander the Great as Hercules right, wearing the lion-skin headdress. AEANOY, Zeus Aetophoros seated left, holding eagle and scepter star in field to left spearhead in field to right.Best known as Alexander the Great, he was a king (basileus in Greek) of the Ancient Greek kingdom of Macedonia. He was born in the city of Pella in 356 BC. By age 20, Alexander succeeded his father Philip II to the throne as king. He spent most of his years as king in an unprecedented military campaign of conquest through Asia, northeast Africa and even reached India. By age 30 he created one of the biggest empires in the ancient world, reaching from Greece to northwestern India. Being undefeated in battle, many consider him as one of history's most successful military commanders. He could be considered one of history's most important figures, having spread the Greek civilization far and wide, and was even admired by Julius Caesar along with many other important historical personages as well. from amazon https://www.amazon.com/ALEXANDER-Authentic-Ancient-Greek-i64685/dp/B076KWSCKW
At 4.1 gm (if that is accurate) it's a little bit light but it doesn't look overtly fake/cast. I haven't checked fakes archives. If authentic, it is a drachm of a successor of Alexander III. Here'e the attribution: KINGS of MACEDON. Philip III Arrhidaios. 323-317 BC. AR Drachm (17.5mm, 4.21 g, 12h). In the name of Alexander III. Kolophon mint. Struck under Menander or Kleitos, circa 322-319 BC. Head of Herakles right, wearing lion skin / Zeus Aëtophoros seated left; star in left field, kerykeion to outer right. Price 1759. (Price is a name; the author of a reference for the type; 1759 is not what it cost ) Some examples from CNG's archives: $70 + BP in 2015: from their Coin Shop, date of sale unknown, $195: You can find some examples currently for sale on Vcoins to get another idea of "retail" asking prices. Not all sellers will list this "correctly" (you might find some under Alexander III).
Just wondering about the "worthless" Julia Domna and Septimius Severus. If they are genuine and ancient, they probably are worth a little something, even if damaged. I'm kind of surprised how high some damaged coins will sell on eBay, even... If not too much trouble, you might put some photos of them up. Some members here (not me) are very knowledgeable about Severans. They might be scarce or unusual in some way. Nice looking Alexander drachm, by the way.
Thank you TIF for the detailed information. Sorry it took so long to get back to this thread. long story short,shop owner got back to jeweler who talked to his client. Offer was accepted and this little beauty is thge newest in my stable.
