I suspect it is authentic, but it is not Alexander. It belongs to Seleucus I. Third one down.
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I firmly do believe 2487/88s do belong to Barypous. The image fits very well with his description. Fortunately those are plentiful, so if they do...
Maybe double since it's better condition. [ATTACH]
Not what I was expecting, but this is better!
As Victor said, rare and collectable were exempt. They gave $20 I believe, after the confiscation it immediately went to $35.
Am I correct that this is year 20? [ATTACH] Aretas IV Mint: Petra AR Drachm RY 20 to 29, 11 to 20 AD Obvs: Laureate head of Aretas right. Revs:...
I took that photo in 2006. A few stray finds were found with a detector, but most of these were several feet deep as bodies most likely fell into...
No. That is from museum display case.
Not mine... But found there [ATTACH]
No question the OP is a replica.
Amusing they use 1907 as the stimulus to create fractional reserve banking.
I wonder what happened in 1913 to do this :bored: [ATTACH]
It's wrong. Just look at any of the images on the page [ATTACH]
1785 is ΘEOΠATOPOΣ not ΘEOY.
If dated the only possibility is ΓΞP which is year 163 (150/149 BC). That is the first 3 in the exergue, otherwise there are combinations of 1 or...
Most likely Antioch for which there are dozens of combinations. Will need the control to know the exact date and reference #.
Yes sounds like Alexander I. Would also need to know the controls to narrow down which of the 5 mints it belongs to.
What does the inscription say?
Is this coin in your possession and is it silver?
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