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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;iamtiberius, post: 1426155, member: 37707&quot;]The larger one is actually an imitation of the Attica, Athens Decadrachm.&nbsp; Decadrachm meaning 10 drachm or 2.5 Tetradrachm.&nbsp; It is the largest, what some would call &quot;common&quot; denomination.&nbsp; Although, they are not common at all. If it were genuine it would fetch you about 25,000.&nbsp; Even in that condition.</p><p><br /></p><p>The second one is what I like to call &quot;The Face&quot; of ancient coinage.&nbsp; It is the Decadrachm&#039;s little sister.&nbsp; The Attica, Athens Tetradrachm.&nbsp; It&#039;s the coin you see on the covers of numismatic magazines and the poster child for many numismatic websites that specialize in ancient coins.&nbsp; If it were genuine, silver, and in that condition you could easily get 1500-2000 for it.&nbsp; </p><p><br /></p><p>Both are decent representatives of what those denominations should look like. But, again... very very very very much modern counterfeits.&nbsp; You should google the names I gave you to become more acquainted with them. </p><p><br /></p><p>I have two authentic Attica, Athens Tetradrachms.&nbsp; One in horrible condition. and the other in fine condition with 2 banker marks on the reverse.&nbsp; (Banker mark - A mark set in the coin by treasurers and bankers with either a gouge or chisel to test silver content.) That one is on the way to my home.&nbsp; If i get it within the next week or so i&#039;ll post a picture on this thread. </p><p><br /></p><p>Once you become more acquainted with ancients you&#039;ll soon realize the obvious signs in these coins that lack authenticity.&nbsp; Until then, I&#039;m glad to answer any questions about them. </p><p><br /></p><p>- Mike[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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