Whooo knows if this is real

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Kentucky, Apr 22, 2018.

  1. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    OK OK, I know I shouldn't buy coins on e-bay, but take a look at this one and let me know if you think it is fake...tetradrachm, 15.9 g

    owl front.jpg owl back.jpg
     
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  3. arnoldoe

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  4. Roman Collector

    Roman Collector Well-Known Member

    I don't know this series at all, but I would NEVER buy an owl off of eBay, but only from a respected fixed-price dealer or from a major auction house. These are some of the most frequently faked coins in the marketplace. Caveat emptor!
     
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  5. Noah Finney

    Noah Finney Well-Known Member

    seems to be real
     
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  6. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    I know that and respect your opinion, however I do look on e-bay for coins I am too cheap to pay the going rate for...
     
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  7. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    It's just my opinion based on your image - real!
     
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  8. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    The opinion of the people on this forum means a great deal to me. Thanks to one and all.
     
  9. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    I bid on it if that means anything (before I saw this thread).
     
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  10. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Didn't want to stop anyone from doing that, that's why I waited till it was over before asking. BTW, it was less than $100
     
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  11. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    You got a good deal getting that for less than $100. That's one of the things eBay is good for--getting lower grade coins at bargain prices. For a lot of us, it's the only way we'll ever get to won an owl. (That's where I got mine, too--similar grade, similar price.)
     
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  12. LA_Geezer

    LA_Geezer Well-Known Member

    I buy many coins on eBay... don't have any idea how much money I've saved when compared to the overpriced auction house sites I've visited. Very happy with 95% of my eBay purchases.
     
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  13. It sure does look authentic. I also buy many coins off of ebay, and I think of the many coins I have bought, I only ended up with one counterfeit, which the seller accepted a return for no questions asked.
     
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  14. jackhd

    jackhd Active Member

    It looks like a good'un Mr. K. I think you did real good. Jack
     
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  15. Kentucky

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  16. WashDaddy

    WashDaddy AATW!

    That's a great looking owl and a great bargain you got for it. just my opinion.
     
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  17. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Thank you.
     
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