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Offline Alex

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Is it fake?
« on: February 25, 2020, 01:00:27 PM »
Hi. I'm not sure about this coin. its 20 mm., 8 g.  Any help?

Thank you.
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Re: Is it fake?
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2020, 01:38:02 PM »

from the pictures, I see no reason to suspect that this coin is not genuine. It is outside my numismatic interests, but it is Greek and looks like it is from the Seleukid Empire, Athena on obverse with Nike on the reverse.
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Re: Is it fake?
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2020, 04:14:51 PM »
Thanks. It's in very good condition for ancient coin. That's why I've had doubts.
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Re: Is it fake?
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2020, 04:44:17 PM »
Ancient coins are frequently found in very good condition...a surprising amount in veritable mint state-- though "as struck" might be a better term. Of course, many, if not most, ancient coins have been cleaned at some point, to some extent. Maybe as little as a brushing and rinse to more aggressive cleanings.
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