Have not got a clue

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Jamesince, Apr 14, 2014.

  1. Jamesince

    Jamesince New Member

    Found in a bag full of this, that and everything any help would be appreciated.
     

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  3. Mat

    Mat Ancient Coincoholic

    Looks fake.
     
  4. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    i thinking that's a fake coin also...one of the greek experts could probably tell you what it is imitating. most of these seem to have artemis on the obverse.
     
  5. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    Head looks like a coin from Phillip, but reverse says Alexander. From that and the flan, I also would vote fake, but I am not a real expert in them.
     
  6. maridvnvm

    maridvnvm Well-Known Member

    Yes. A modern fake copying the following type.

    Alexander son of Neoptolemos, Calabria Tarentum, AV Stater
    Obv:- Head of Zeus Dodonaios right, wearing oak wreath
    Rev:- AΛEΞANΔPOY TOY / NEOΠTOΛEMOY above and below spear head and thunderbolt
     
  7. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    The style is so incorrect, that I don't think it was meant to deceive. Probably a tourist gift shop trinket?
     
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