Help with a large Greek Piece.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by LostDutchman, Jan 12, 2010.

  1. LostDutchman

    LostDutchman Under Staffed & Overly Motivated Supporter

    From my limited knowledge I believe this piece to be Greek. It is by far one of the largest ancients I have seen measuring a pinch more then 40mm. What do I have here?

    Thanks in advance my all knowing ancient collecting friends.

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  3. swhuck

    swhuck Junior Member

    I'm sure a specialist would know more, but if memory serves, this is from one of the Ptolemies, likely 2nd or 3rd century BC.
     
  4. Drusus

    Drusus Pecunia non olet

    Greek by way of Egypt :) It is a Ptolemy bronze with the head of zeus.
     
  5. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    yeah its Ptolemy, cant say which though :eek: maybe IV? (nm, I dont think im right with IV)
     
  6. Gao

    Gao Member

    Definitely Ptolemaic, but I don't know enough about Ptolemaic coinage to give you any more than that, though this site may prove useful to you here.
     
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