Need help identifying a coin

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Nathan F, Aug 15, 2019.

  1. Nathan F

    Nathan F Well-Known Member

    Hi, I'm new to this forum and have come because I've seen on youtube people go here when they need help identifying ancient coins. I have a coin I recently bought that the seller identified as Alexander the Great (Arados mint). However, I can't find any other examples of it online. If anyone could help me figure out what it is or has any information about it please let me know. IMG_2429.JPG IMG_2428.JPG
     
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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    Hey Nathan. Welcome :) It would be helpful if you took the coin out of the flip and took pictures straight on, cropping out all the unnecessary background. I'm having a tough time making out what the reverse of your coin is.
     
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  6. Nathan F

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    Hopefully, these photos help. Unfournatly there's just not very much on the coin.
     

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  7. Nathan F

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    Ryro I think you're right, thanks for the help everyone.
     
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  8. Nathan F

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    By the way, if anyone has any guess as to what this is worth that would be greatly appreciated!
     
  9. Kentucky

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    Having the diameter in mm and the weight in g would help identify it.
     
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  10. Nathan F

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    I don't have a gram scale but it's 13mm.
     
  11. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    It looks like a fairly typical small bronze of AtG. I can't confirm the mint--that is, that it came from Arados--but I don't know of many collectors of this coin type who collect specific mints. The type itself is fairly common and readily available to someone seeking to buy one. The value of this coin depends greatly on its condition, with really nice ones going for up to $100-$150. Yours appears to be in pretty rough condition, though. I have often seen coins like yours in the $5-$15 price range, depending on the dealer and venue.
     
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