Real or fake...

Hey ancient dudes. A question. I know the one on the right is modern made obviously but any idea what it is? And the grey one on the left, is that a fake? Thanks...

 

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The uniface coin is just some type of fantasy.

The silver coin, if real (and I doubt it is; it looks cast), is a shekel of the first Jewish war. Some examples in CNG's archives.

 

The one on the left IS a fake. See discussion here: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/telemachus-coin.163210/

I am inclined to say the coin on the left is also fake, but I am far from certain. It's a Judean coin or copy of one.

 

@Bing: I think you mean "right" in your first sentence.

 

Hey, I meant to say my other left. Thanks for the correction.

 

Thanks guys. The grey one doesn't feel heavy enough for the size to be silver. I was pretty sure it was a fake but what do I know about ancients

 

Stick around here long enough and you might learn. I've been here for several years now, and everyone here says I'm close to learning something.

 

Haha. I need to focus on VAMming right now. Maybe I'll dabble though... Don't say a freaking word @Aidan_()

 

Unless Bill replies, I would email Isadore Goldstein on Zuzim, https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/zuzim-172/ancient-coins/Default.aspx?#!/ContactUs and ask if it's real/fake.

I know nothing about them.

 

yes, left copy

 

Damn, I forgot to say no emojis too

Well played

 

Maybe you'll remember the next time!

 

I have the coin on the right I Think it's a necklace pendent.

 

If you do then it's a fake coin @Diamondave

 

Both coins are fake.

Barry Murphy

 

Your all wrong there both fake ,the one on the right is a token used by a bank in for promotions. Although it dose have value over a period of time. It is considered a no# 20 token. Also Telemachus was the son of Odysseus and Penelope whos father fought in the trojan war. And the real coin would have been in Greek not english. Google Telemachus token coin . They also sell them on e bay for 3.50 up to 10.00 ck it out. hope that cleared that up. Madman Mike

 

Cascade, Your Jewish war shekel looks like a counterfeit, hopefully it didn't cost you too much. All the 1st Revolt shekels have been heavily counterfeited & it's a good idea to send them to a 3rd party grading company. Below are photos of a year 3 shekel I sold 6 years ago at a Heritage auction for $6,900.00, weight 13.59 gm, 21 mm, 12h. Robert Deutsch authored the most detailed study of 1st Revolt silver coinage in 2017, & if these coins interest you I suggest getting a copy of his book.