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<p>[QUOTE="iamtiberius, post: 2794500, member: 37707"]Although the "youth dismounting horse right" is more rare compared to "dismounting horse left," it is far from being only 1 of 2 known; even with the ivy leaf above the goat on the reverse. I would pay about 3.5% of his asking price. He is either severely dishonest, or severely misinformed. In either event, steer clear.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Even if true, I would say no. You will find several "unique" variations of devices, character directions, axis combos, and control marks with several ancient coins. This furthers many points by ancient collectors that they are relatively cheap as compared to moderns. There is a specific coin coming up in the next month at auction which is only 1 of 3 known and not only by mint/control marks or devices, but by specific denomination, die, and mint of the coin. Yet, at auction, in the last few years it has only gained $5500 at hammer. It should also be noted that it is in far better condition than the OP coin in question, furthering the argument that even if this Kelenderis Stater were 1 of 2 known, it would be worth far less than the seller's asking price.</p><p><br /></p><p>I would post this coin as an example, but I don't want to be reported to the Trade Commission for collusion. <img src="styles/default/xenforo/clear.png" class="mceSmilieSprite mceSmilie8" alt=":D" unselectable="on" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>- Michael[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="iamtiberius, post: 2794500, member: 37707"]Although the "youth dismounting horse right" is more rare compared to "dismounting horse left," it is far from being only 1 of 2 known; even with the ivy leaf above the goat on the reverse. I would pay about 3.5% of his asking price. He is either severely dishonest, or severely misinformed. In either event, steer clear. Even if true, I would say no. You will find several "unique" variations of devices, character directions, axis combos, and control marks with several ancient coins. This furthers many points by ancient collectors that they are relatively cheap as compared to moderns. There is a specific coin coming up in the next month at auction which is only 1 of 3 known and not only by mint/control marks or devices, but by specific denomination, die, and mint of the coin. Yet, at auction, in the last few years it has only gained $5500 at hammer. It should also be noted that it is in far better condition than the OP coin in question, furthering the argument that even if this Kelenderis Stater were 1 of 2 known, it would be worth far less than the seller's asking price. I would post this coin as an example, but I don't want to be reported to the Trade Commission for collusion. :D - Michael[/QUOTE]
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