Id of Ancient Greek

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by 7Calbrey, Mar 24, 2014.

  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Greetings. I just acquired this ancient Greek coin along with a new DeskJet. It weighs 12.4 g. Could you please assist me to better identify it and confirm its authenticity? Thanks..
    Charles Ga O.jpg Ga R.jpg
     
    7Calbrey, Mar 24, 2014
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  3. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    These are not my forte , but this one looks fake to me. However, I've been known to be wrong on more than one occasion, so wait till someone who knows responds before you throw it in the trash bin.
     
    Bing, Mar 24, 2014
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  4. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks BG. I think I got the right answer.
    Charles
     
    7Calbrey, Mar 24, 2014
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  5. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    I concur with Bing
     
    Ardatirion, Mar 24, 2014
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  6. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Thanks Ard.
    Charles
     
    7Calbrey, Mar 24, 2014
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  7. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    I agree with the others. It was imitating a Tetradrachm of Alexander the Great, but not very successfully.

    Most likely it was not made with the intent to deceive. Lots of coins like this were made 50 years ago for various reasons.
     
    medoraman, Mar 24, 2014
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