Attica Athena owl

guys I have been tempting to get an Attica owl coin and this one i am thinking to get for 200 . I know the ones in good condition could go more than 1000 so I settle for this. but since I'm not familiar with this type I like some experts who collect and familiar with this let me know if it is authentic or not. I appreciate your help.

 

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I see nothing about it that makes me doubt it and it looks like a nice example (someone got carried away with the test cut though). However, this is probably the most commonly faked ancient coin out there. I highly recommend buying from a reputable auction house / dealer and NOT from eBay or someone you are unfamiliar with.

You cannot hope to make an informed decision on a coin like this from posting it to the forum. If you even have to ask it's probably not worth taking the chance in my opinion.

Here's mine

 

Mine.

I chose one without test cuts
http://www.tantaluscoins.com/coins/105985.php

 

Other than the usual test cuts, it's a fine looking Owl.

 

Thanks @Bing does the patina/dirt look natural?You know sometimes forger might try too hard to create dirt and even extra deep test cuts to make it look natural.. You know what I mean? I am just worried this could be one of those hopefully not

 

seems like a good deal for $200

 

Looks perfectly fine to me, but I would know more with it in hand. What is the weight and diameter?

 

Thanks @Bing it is 17.40gm, 27 mm x 23 mm does it look right?

 

yes I agree it is good price I saw most of these with test cuts go for 400+ in auctions so that is why I feel it is too good to be true so I want consult with experts to make sure it is not a trap

 

Weight and dimensions seem within tolerance

 

Nice one, I got mine for less than $100.

Bad test cuts, but I can live with it.

 

Looks fine and authentic , I also bought one with a testcut and also for 200.

 

@Peenemuonde am which coin you talk about ? The one I posted on top of page?

 

Who are you talking about???

 

There was a user who commented 30 min ago and seems his comment got deleted. His user name was @Peenemuonde am

 

So after getting some suggestion I decided not to get the above ebay coin (well its ebay after all ) and decided to get a drachm which is more rare denomination of this and doesnt have the ugly test cut. here it is

iron(?) encrustations, edge cracks, obverse off center but full face on flan, Athens mint, weight 4.248g, maximum diameter 15.8mm, die axis 225o, c. 454 - 404 B.C.