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<p>[QUOTE="tartanhill, post: 3790454, member: 93472"]Having been somewhat rebuked for asking questions about coins that are currently being offered at auction, I still believe that if a coin really appears to be a fake, it is appropriate to bring it to the attention of possible bidders. I understand that if I ask questions about an honest coin, then that will draw attention to the coin and so may affect the bidding of that coin. If I have my eye on a coin and someone else mentions that coin and auction on CT, I just may gain some unwanted competitors in my bidding. I feel differently, however, when I am pretty sure the coin being offered is not legit. Take a look at this coin and the description that goes with it and see if you agree with me that this coin should not be offered by a respected auction house, at least not with the description provided. It is called a tetradrachm but I would call it a shekel of Tyre. Its low weight should make any potential bidder wary. </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://www.numisbids.com/sales/hosted/naville/053/image00116.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Phoenicia, circa 126 BC-AD 65. Tyre Tetradrachm circa 97/96 BC, AR 29mm., 11.86g. Laureate bust of Melkart r. Rev. Eagle standing l. on prow, palm on r. wing, L Λ (date) and club to l., Phoenician A" between legs, monogram to r. BMC Phoenicia 116.</p><p><br /></p><p>Very Fine. <b>Starting price 60 GBP</b>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="tartanhill, post: 3790454, member: 93472"]Having been somewhat rebuked for asking questions about coins that are currently being offered at auction, I still believe that if a coin really appears to be a fake, it is appropriate to bring it to the attention of possible bidders. I understand that if I ask questions about an honest coin, then that will draw attention to the coin and so may affect the bidding of that coin. If I have my eye on a coin and someone else mentions that coin and auction on CT, I just may gain some unwanted competitors in my bidding. I feel differently, however, when I am pretty sure the coin being offered is not legit. Take a look at this coin and the description that goes with it and see if you agree with me that this coin should not be offered by a respected auction house, at least not with the description provided. It is called a tetradrachm but I would call it a shekel of Tyre. Its low weight should make any potential bidder wary. [IMG]https://www.numisbids.com/sales/hosted/naville/053/image00116.jpg[/IMG] Phoenicia, circa 126 BC-AD 65. Tyre Tetradrachm circa 97/96 BC, AR 29mm., 11.86g. Laureate bust of Melkart r. Rev. Eagle standing l. on prow, palm on r. wing, L Λ (date) and club to l., Phoenician A" between legs, monogram to r. BMC Phoenicia 116. Very Fine. [B]Starting price 60 GBP[/B][/QUOTE]
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