First Century BC and My Third Insect

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  1. Collecting Nut

    Collecting Nut Borderline Hoarder

    Cilicia:Alexandria
    Obv. Head of Alexander above a Lion and an insect
    Rev. Zeus
    Listed as very rare

    Please correct me as I'm just going by sellers description.

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    Hope you can tell from these poor photos.
     
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  3. Marsyas Mike

    Marsyas Mike Well-Known Member

    Wow - I am intrigued. Those are countermarks on both sides?

    I found a bee countermarks:

    http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?album=546&pos=85

    https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/pa...ked_at_ephesus_with_a_bee/450085/Default.aspx

    Coin Talk bees - see PishPash's post:

    https://www.cointalk.com/threads/i-got-a-b-in-greek.258563/

    But this isn't a match for yours. Your seller says "insect" rather than bee? Is there any way you could get some clearer photos? That is a great-looking coin, from what I can tell.
     
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