Do you have an Athenian owl tetradrachm? Post yours!

The Bankers get carried away sometimes, but how how often do they take their fustrations out on the poor coin?

 

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A-Dawg => that baby looks like it might be an ancient Elephant-man coin?

 

The green in the test cut and hole is where the exposed copper core developed patina while underground. I'd assume it is a bit underweight as well. I don't have the specifications handy.

 

I just aquired one of these coins. Can anyone tell me it's value.

 

$200 to ~$10K+ .

There are massive quantities of these and value depends on the type and condition. If you post some high-quality pictures we can give you a better idea or point you to sales databases where you can compare yours to similar types in similar condition.

 

I can't figure out how to send photos.

 

Here's a screen shot of instructions:

 

Welcome, David Meadows ... man, you seem as tech-savvy as this guy!!

=> oh, but I can't wait to see your Owl photos!! (welcome)

Oh, and make sure that you choose "Full Image" ... nobody seems to like the Thumbnail version

*welcome*

 

Welcome to the nut house @David Meadows

 

It's some sort of modern reproduction . Did you buy it or was it a gift/inheritance?

Edit: "reproduction" isn't the right word. This token vaguely resembles an Athens tetradrachm and surely wasn't created with intent to deceive. Perhaps it was made for jewelry or as a tourist token.

 

I have one comming up for sale

 

Did I understand this correctly-- you sell ancient coins??

 

What would tell me for sure. If it's what you said it may be. What's The ValuE IN that.

 

I will be selling this one.

 

Style-wise, it doesn't even come close to looking like the real thing. The metal of your token doesn't even look like silver-- it looks like pewter or some alloy of white metal.

It's value is virtually nothing-- maybe a dollar as a novelty? Just to be clear, this is not an ancient coin.

Are you an eBay seller? If so, please tell us your eBay name.

 

Thank you for your time. I'm not a seller.

 

I won't be buying it, for sure

Q

 

Totally agree. The tet attica owls are expensive in decent condition and of course genuine. Biding my time but I will get one.