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<p>[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 7382056, member: 110226"]The OP coin is a replica, no question.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here's what a genuine example looks like, purchased from CNG many a moon ago.</p><p><br /></p><p>14.32 grams</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1285394[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>If you're starting out looking at tetradrachms, I think the best approach is to look at the stocks of established, reputable dealers, on Vcoins or MA Shops. There's also Forum Ancients as well. After you have acquired some, and examined many more, you'll get a feel for what constitutes a genuine versus a bogus coin. It does take time to reach this level.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now there's absolutely nothing wrong buying a replica, provided that the coin is described as such and priced accordingly. The problem comes in when there's outright deception, misrepresentation and outright mendacity on the part of sellers who exploit the lack of knowledge that new or inexperienced collectors bring with them when surfing eBay, looking for "deals". </p><p><br /></p><p>I am not exempt from this group. About 20 years ago I bought a rare 8 reales directly from a seller in Singapore (red flag there). The coin turned out to be a fake. So, I informed the seller, and he agreed to refund the purchase upon return of the coin. I sent the coin back to him and never heard back. I even got a local judge, who was a coin collector, and he agreed to go to the address of the seller to see if something could be worked out (like throwing the guy in jail!) Well, it turns out that the seller did not live there anymore. At least that is what he was told when he visited. That foolish transaction on my part cost me over $3,000. </p><p><br /></p><p>There are lots of crooks out there, so it's best to stick with reputable sellers, even if there's a premium attached - it is well worth it.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="robinjojo, post: 7382056, member: 110226"]The OP coin is a replica, no question. Here's what a genuine example looks like, purchased from CNG many a moon ago. 14.32 grams [ATTACH=full]1285394[/ATTACH] If you're starting out looking at tetradrachms, I think the best approach is to look at the stocks of established, reputable dealers, on Vcoins or MA Shops. There's also Forum Ancients as well. After you have acquired some, and examined many more, you'll get a feel for what constitutes a genuine versus a bogus coin. It does take time to reach this level. Now there's absolutely nothing wrong buying a replica, provided that the coin is described as such and priced accordingly. The problem comes in when there's outright deception, misrepresentation and outright mendacity on the part of sellers who exploit the lack of knowledge that new or inexperienced collectors bring with them when surfing eBay, looking for "deals". I am not exempt from this group. About 20 years ago I bought a rare 8 reales directly from a seller in Singapore (red flag there). The coin turned out to be a fake. So, I informed the seller, and he agreed to refund the purchase upon return of the coin. I sent the coin back to him and never heard back. I even got a local judge, who was a coin collector, and he agreed to go to the address of the seller to see if something could be worked out (like throwing the guy in jail!) Well, it turns out that the seller did not live there anymore. At least that is what he was told when he visited. That foolish transaction on my part cost me over $3,000. There are lots of crooks out there, so it's best to stick with reputable sellers, even if there's a premium attached - it is well worth it.[/QUOTE]
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