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Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by paschka, Jun 12, 2021.

  1. paschka

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  3. hotwheelsearl

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    doesnt look like a coin
     
  4. paschka

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    then this is some kind of ancient product then converted
     
  5. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    I doubt it. Appears to be a modern item
     
  6. paschka

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    this object does not look like a modern one. there are very old lines that are very worn out from time to time. my suspicion is that this token is ancient, and then it was used 2 times when reworking
     
  7. romismatist

    romismatist Well-Known Member

    The reverse assembly looks machined even though the "coin" side looks well worn. Perhaps it was an ancient coin reworked in modern times, although I can't really place the obverse bust. It could also be more modern reproduction that's heavily worn.
     
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  8. hotwheelsearl

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    I can’t place the bust either. Simply doesn’t look like any legit Greek coin.
     
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  10. paschka

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    Here is one small tessera from my collection. And she's wearing a Corimthian helmet too. Perhaps what I put earlier was also some kind of tessara or a token of ancient Greek origin, and it was later used for some kind of product. Initially, this product is not modern. All the same, my version is that this is a secondary use. But it is subtle. The coins of this period were thick. The backside cross and rivet attachment looks very delicate and modern technical work
     
  11. paschka

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    here are the photos of the original tessara from the side view
     
  12. paschka

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  14. Ed Snible

    Ed Snible Well-Known Member

    I think it is a cufflink or lapel pin. Does it come apart?

    I can't tell if it is an ancient coin soldered to a backing ... or if is a cast replica. My guess is that it is legit. Who would cast a low-grade coin onto a jewelry item?

    Something like this.
     
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  15. Badger Mint

    Badger Mint Active Member

    Style of the bust looks French, might be from a bolo tie.
    Doubt it is ancient.
     
  16. PeteB

    PeteB Well-Known Member

    I agree with Ed. Ancient obverse.
    As to the rest, no idea.
     
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