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RVCOINS

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Greek Bronze Coin

« on: February 23, 2010, 09:18:54 PM »

Hi Guys,

I am not an expert in Greek coins.

Is this coin a fake one because it should be in silver?

Weight=9.79 and 23 mm
Metal is bronze

Thanks!

Roland

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Re: Greek Bronze Coin

« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2010, 01:33:17 AM »

I'm no expert in Greeks either, but this is an obvious cast forgery.

Steve


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Re: Greek Bronze Coin

« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2010, 02:50:19 PM »

I agree with Steve, it is a cast forgery.
I'm not sure yet of the coin it intends to copy, I'll research it later.

LP


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Re: Greek Bronze Coin

« Reply #3 on: June 20, 2010, 12:10:58 AM »

Couldn't it be a Roman coin on a flan that's too small?

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Re: Greek Bronze Coin

« Reply #4 on: June 20, 2010, 12:14:18 AM »

Quote from: Figleaf on June 20, 2010, 12:10:58 AM

Couldn't it be a Roman coin on a flan that's too small?

Peter

No, the legend on the reverse is ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (king in Greek) and the design is clearly Greek in my opinion. I just don't know enough to easily be able to identify which kingdom or which King.

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