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Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by David@PCC, Apr 21, 2018.

  1. Barry Murphy

    Barry Murphy Well-Known Member

    I've probably looked at over 10,000 Athens tetradrachms over the years, and I have no clue what missing earring she is referring to.

    Barry
     
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  3. Cheech9712

    Cheech9712 Every thing is a guess

    Good that it's free shipping. Could be a deal breaker
     
  4. dougsmit

    dougsmit Member

    Judging from her composite, the thing she quotes as missing is what hangs down below the neck, behind the ear so any coin tight at the bottom would be what she called 'missing earring'. Whether that is a huge drop earring is another matter. Most coins with this detail complete would be missing the top of the crest or be on an oversize flan like my humble fourree which has a lot of space at the bottom but plenty of other problems to keep it out of the million zone. Pity.
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  5. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    I like your coin.
     
  6. Jay GT4

    Jay GT4 Well-Known Member

    Mine has it...
     
  7. PlanoSteve

    PlanoSteve Well-Known Member

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  8. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Ok, here's a question about Athenian Owls. I know there are drachms and tetradrachms and the infamous dekadrachm, I think there are obols but am unsure of other denominations. Also, which is the hardest to find and which is the most common. Inquiring minds want to know...:oldman:
     
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  9. Barry Murphy

    Barry Murphy Well-Known Member

    Ohhhhhh. That’s not an earring, at least no book I’ve ever read refers to it as an earring. That’s always called her hair that comes out from below the neck guard. The only earring is the round one on her ear which I couldn’t figure out how hers was complete and others weren’t.

    Her crest is far from complete. I’ve never known anyone to care about the hair below the neck guard.

    Barry
     
  10. thomas mozzillo

    thomas mozzillo Well-Known Member

    I just started watching it. From the replies on this post I'm curious to see if anyone buys it.
     
  11. TIF

    TIF Always learning.

    No one will buy that coin at such an insane price.

    We've all seen eBay listings in which the seller asks a million dollars (or some other clearly ridiculous price) with no goal other than to be funny or to draw attention to themselves or other listings, although I supposed deep in their hearts they might fantasize about some sucker actually paying that much. This owl tet listing seems to be something different. The seller seems to genuinely believe it is that valuable! How sad.

    I wonder what the seller's heirs will think when someday the (of course unsold) coin passes to them. Hopefully they will not perpetuate the myth.
     
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  12. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member

    Out of curiosity I looked at many coins which were graded much higher than her’s and I think what she is referring to is a more complete strike on the obverse of her coin which purportedly has the bulk, if not all, of the crest of the helmet and the full earring including the rounded/curved portion of the earring at the bottom......big deal.....and what about the reverse or the metal quality and....and.....and

    Will any serious collector pay such a ridiculous premium just for a more complete strike on the obverse???!!! And will they ignore all other factors like the reverse or overall condition of the coin or metal quality??!! Of course NOT

    But then I could have totally misunderstood what she’s trying to say....and it won’t be the first time a woman can accuse me of doing that:) :)
     
  13. Barry Murphy

    Barry Murphy Well-Known Member

    I’ll say it again, that isn’t close to a full crest.
     
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  14. TypeCoin971793

    TypeCoin971793 Just a random guy on the internet

    Sold for $2250

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    Sold for $1100


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    Sold for CHF 4500.

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    This last one seems to have a superior crest and “earring.”
     
  15. Dillan

    Dillan The sky is the limit !

    By looking at her coin and the others , she might be referring to the top part of the ear is missing . Hers is missing the top part of the ear the that comes down off of the top . I wonder if this is what she is referring to when she said missing earring ? I think it is, by looking at some of the others posted this may be what she says is missing amongst a few other bits and pieces. ??
     
  16. Kentucky

    Kentucky Supporter! Supporter

    Just went back to the listing and read all the hype...delusional.
     
  17. 1934 Wreath Crown

    1934 Wreath Crown Well-Known Member


    That last one does appear to be the best among them and one can see why its also the most expensive.
     
  18. steviegetz

    steviegetz Member

    Heres mine. Doesnt have a crest but i thought it was attractive and had really nice owl and toning A168011C-C4F1-4836-B30A-78AAAFC17D5E.png 27348C2E-785D-48F2-9021-D27810D2A207.png
     
  19. Silverlock

    Silverlock Well-Known Member

    I’ve been looking for an owl pocket piece. This one would be quite the conversation starter. :D
     
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  20. TheMont

    TheMont Well-Known Member

    Athena Obverse.jpg Athena Reverse.jpg I'llsell this one for $500,000.
     
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  21. paddyman98

    paddyman98 I'm a professional expert in specializing! Supporter

    Tetradrachm.. How do you even pronounce this word? o_O
     
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