We all have coins we want for one reason or another (assuming coin colletors are "resonable") and one of the ones I would like to get is an Alexander Tet. Saw this one and was considering making an offer. What do people think? How much (ballpark)?
Thanks, I was asked to substitute teach for a couple of hours and thought I should blow the money on something neat. The dealer didn't say anything about the weight or the diameter though.
Ummm, I guess you could always compare it against these 4000 examples ... https://cngcoins.com/Search.aspx?PAGE_NUM=&PAGE=1&TABS_TYPE=2&CONTAINER_TYPE_ID=1&IS_ADVANCED=1&ITEM_DESC=alexander tet lion skin&ITEM_IS_SOLD=1&SEARCH_IN_CONTAINER_TYPE_ID_1=1&SEARCH_IN_CONTAINER_TYPE_ID_3=1&SEARCH_IN_CONTAINER_TYPE_ID_2=1 Your OP-example is very attractive (I love the lion headdress) ... ummmm, would $200 be a nice price? (I only have an imitative example of this type) These sweet babies seem to vary radically, eh? (my favourite seller has a few sweet examples, but I already have an example so I haven't tried to update "yet") => good luck
I'm looking for an explanation for the change of texture on the reverse very near the edge right and left. Was it once in a mount? I do not see this as a reason not to want the coin but it might be a tool for reducing the price.
... wow, Mentor (good eye) Hey, maybe it was "ancient" jewelry (perhaps some famous ancient princess wore this coin as a necklace?) ... the price just went back-up!!
Yea I mean I would guess $180-$200 for this example. I would look around and I would like better photos of the coin.
*Really?* Okay ... back for a record number of appearances => here is my sweet baby ... Lycia, Phaselian Silver Coinage (Revision of Alex III of Macedon TET) Mint: Phaselis 205/204 BC (year “14”) Diameter: 32.5 mm Weight: 15.52 grams Obverse: head of young Heracles right, clad in lion’s skin which knotted at neck Reverse: [ΑΛ]ΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ behind Zeus seated left, holding eagle on extended right hand and resting on scepter held in left, ΙΔ (=14) above Φ (= Phaselis) below Zeus’ right arm (Seleucid anchor countermark in left field) Other: of historical interest Reference: Identification and Certification by David R. Sear Services
Alexander type tetradrachms can be all over the place in price. Much of it depends on time minted, style, centering, etc. This one is nicer as a lifetime issue and has attractive toning. The only problems for me is the reverse centering and the weak monogram in the left field. That said, I would say $250 average, but I would not be surprised to see it $350. Value for ancient coins often depends on individual taste.
I think Ken's last post has it nailed...and I'd go for it at about a maximum of $300.00 shipped....There are always SO MANY offered, although not always 'lifetime' issues that seem to command a higher premium. My modest posthumous drachm:
OK, I made an offer...let's see what happens. Being a novice in this area, I see coins going for from $200 to $2000 or more that seem to have minimal difference. Oh well, ignorance is bliss, and thank God for this site and the truly wonderful people here, even if they do get a little testy from time to time.
