Athens Drachm

Yes but it is easier to like a coin that costs less AND makes you feel good. What makes a bad deal is to pay top dollar and discover the coin was not what you wanted.

 

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Since you ask I will answer. I think $750+ on the right day. Is your coin in a slab?

Put that Tetradrachm in your next video please. I'd like to learn how to put mine in a video someday.

 

Id just like to say that i did end up purchasing this coin earlier today.

http://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/holyland/74/product/attica_athens_after_393_bc/148764/Default.aspx

 

Congratulations SD. I hope you got a good deal. It's a nice looking coin.

 

Thanks!

 

Nice choice, SD!

 

Forgive me for asking but is this common to see an Athens Tetradrachm that is 17.9 grams in this worn state of preservation? It seems a bit heavy, maybe too heavy? The coin is worn yet is nearly 18 grams. I know there is a weight range but this tells me when the coin was minted it well over 18 grams...? Not to ask doubt but I wanted to ask the question. I rarely see Athens tets much over 17.5 g in minty condition.

 

Maybe the flan is small in plan-view, but "thick"?

 

Agreed. I just wonder why it is / was heavy in the extreme. Athens did a pretty good job of keeping ideal weight. I am more curious then worried.

 

Just FYI

I know it is too late & maybe too expensive but here is one for sale:
http://auction.sedwickcoins.com/Attica-Athens-AR-tetradrachm-454-409-BC_i15946967