What ancient coins are these? Any Ideas?

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by turnerj1, Jun 29, 2013.

  1. turnerj1

    turnerj1 Member

    Please help me to identify these 3 ancient coins. They have very thick planchets, and are about the size of a half dollar. The smaller ancient is the size of a dime. Any thoughts on what they are, where they are from, or their values will help a lot.

    Thanks

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  3. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    Going from left to right (Phillip the Arab or his son)(Phillip the Arab or his son)(Last one is Zues with eagle, without the obverse I can not tell for sure, but is probably Alexander the Great)
     
  4. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    My initial guess would be that both the Phillip coins are the elder.
     
  5. turnerj1

    turnerj1 Member

    So do you think they are worth anything?
     
  6. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Sure they are worth SOMETHING. The Philip coins are probably worth in the neighborhood of $40-$60 depending on the denomination. If you have a way to measure and weigh them it would help. They are both actually in decent condition.
     
  7. Dionysos

    Dionysos Well-Known Member

    The third one is a fake Alexander III drachm...
     
  8. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Thanks Batman. I didn't know enough to say that for sure.
     
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