need help id'ing ancient coin?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by coinrookie85, Aug 5, 2012.

  1. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    unkown old coin obverse.jpg
    unkown old coin reverse.jpg

    my grandfather just gave this to me and im looking for a bit of info on it

    thanks
     
    coinrookie85, Aug 5, 2012
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  3. jetoncollector

    jetoncollector New Member

    I'd hold out for opinions from the pros here, but it looks to me like a replica of a Judean coin.
     
    jetoncollector, Aug 5, 2012
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  4. Ardatirion

    Ardatirion Où est mon poisson

    Yes, a modern fake of a prutah of Alexander Jannaeus.
     
    Ardatirion, Aug 5, 2012
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  5. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    What makes you sure its fake? Im not saying you guys are wrong, just curious what to look out for. In more into u.s. Coins, but would like some insight with other currency
     
    coinrookie85, Aug 5, 2012
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  6. randygeki

    randygeki Coin Collector

    For one, these are commonly seen, mass produced, fantasy coins. Sorry
     

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  7. coinrookie85

    coinrookie85 Member

    learn something new everyday. Im not a ancient collector so this is good info thank you
     
    coinrookie85, Aug 5, 2012
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