Tet ALE

Hello. The weight of this silver Tetradrachm is 16.81 g. The coin is very common and represents Alexander The Great. It is curved, and I can distinguish letters MI and Pi Rho(PR) if I'm not mistaken. I enjoy your precious comments which allowed me to acquire this Greek coin. Thank you.. Charles

 

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This is a Seleukid tetradrachm issued under Seleukos I, in name of Alexander. I believe Babylon mint.

 

Thanks THC. That's cheerful news indeed. I don't know why the famous song " On the River Babylon " came to my mind...
Charles

 

I just bought a similar coin, but it is still on the way

that one looks like a "Price 3765" I think

 

A slightly different type from the same mint:

 

the original coin looks like it's cast to, maybe it's just the scans.

 

C71. Are you referring to my coin up ?
How can I tell and make sure it's genuine? Shall I take more pictures by other means than a scanner.
Charles

 

i don't know 7C, the weight is good...it just looks a little soft in the features and like it may have casting bubbles. could be wrong.

 

I admit that your OP-coin looks kinda creepy ... it kinda looks a bit like your last thread-coin (that snake-bin coin)

=> ummm, maybe your friend has recently stumbled across a hoard of fakes?

I like you, 7Charles

Cheers

 

I shall always be grateful to all of you.
Charles