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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;maridvnvm, post: 2328454, member: 31620&quot;]The second coin is based on a gold&nbsp; octobol of Klazomenae, Ionia, c. 380-350 BC and is an electrotype.</p><p><br /></p><p>Obv:- Laureate head of Apollo facing, slightly to r.;</p><p>Rev:- Swan standing, r., with wings spread; Greek legend around.</p><p><br /></p><p>The one (its a gold plated electrotype) illustrated below is also stamped on the edge with an MB monogram</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="http://www.forumancientcoins.com/fakes/albums/userpics/20519/528.jpg" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p>Your example appears to be in silver but is another electrotype that has gone through subsequent wear. They appear tobe from the same dies. I have based this assertion on the obverse and also on the limited legend that this visible on the reverse, which matches letter shape, letter size and letter spacing.</p><p><br /></p><p>Electrotypes were made of two halves and then fused together. There were electrotypes of their own coins sold in the British Museum. Aftercasts exist of electotypes too so caution is advised if you are hunting for original electrotypes.</p><p><br /></p><p>I am now off to see if I can find a match to your other example.</p><p><br /></p><p>Regards,</p><p>Martin[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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