Ancient Greek coin - please help identify

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by PaddyB, Oct 4, 2020.

  1. PaddyB

    PaddyB Eccentric enthusiast

    I normally hang around in the World coins section, but I have been brought 3 older coins for assessment in the market. I know a bit but not enough!
    This is the first. Clearly Greek, but please can someone tell me more? Also, does it seem right? Weighs about 14.6g and measures about 30mm across.
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  3. John Conduitt

    John Conduitt Well-Known Member

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  4. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    With the crudeness of the design, my first thought was "barbaric imitation."
     
  5. PaddyB

    PaddyB Eccentric enthusiast

    I don't know if this is relevant - it was in a packet marked "Danubian Celts c 220BC AR Stater". I assumed this was just a mis-packeting, but did the Celts produce barbarous copies of these coins?
     
  6. physics-fan3.14

    physics-fan3.14 You got any more of them.... prooflikes?

    Yes. The celts are well known for making barbarous copies. This was exactly my first impression. See if you can find yours here: https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/celtic/danube/t.html
     
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