Bildgalleri
(1/3)
Greek silver coin
Säljes
2 500 kr
Varubeskrivning
Skick: Mycket bra skick - som ny
This coin is a modern replica of an ancient Greek silver Tetradrachm, originally minted in the name of Alexander the Great (around 336–323 BC, or shortly after his death).
Here is a breakdown of its features, authenticity, and estimated value:
Features & Design
* Obverse (Front): Shows the profile of the demigod Herakles (Hercules) wearing the skin of the Nemean Lion. Alexander claimed descent from Herakles, making this the most iconic image on his coinage.
* Reverse (Back): Depicts Zeus seated on a throne, holding an eagle in his outstretched right hand and a scepter in his left.
* Inscriptions: To the right, it reads ΑΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟΥ (Alexandrou – "of Alexander") and at the bottom, ΒΑΣΙΛΕΩΣ (Basileos – "King"). There are also control marks (\Delta\text{I}) under the throne.
Authenticity Assessment
While it looks very striking, there are several visual indicators that strongly suggest this is a modern replica or tourist souvenir rather than a 2,300-year-old silver coin:
* Soft, Cast Details: The features on both sides—especially the hair of Herakles, the lettering, and the lines of the throne—appear very "soft" and rounded. Genuine ancient coins were struck with hand-carved dies into hot metal, which leaves incredibly sharp, crisp edges. This coin looks like it was cast in a mold.
* Artificial Patina: The dark, heavy shading in the recessed areas contrasted with the shiny high points is typical of chemically aged modern replicas sold in museum gift shops or tourist markets across the Mediterranean.
* The Edge: In the first photo, the edge of the coin appears to have a slightly raised line, which is often a leftover seam from a modern casting mold.
Value
* As a Replica (Most Likely): It is a neat educational piece or pocket piece, but it has no numismatic value. Replicas like this typically sell for $2 to $10 USD (approx. 20–100 SEK).
* If It Were Genuine (Unlikely): If this were a genuine silver tetradrachm (which would weigh roughly 16.5 to 17.2 grams of solid silver), a coin in this sharp of a visual condition would be worth anywhere from $300 to $700+ USD (approx. 3,000–7,000 SEK) at a professional ancient coin auction.
How to verify for sure:
If you want to be 100% certain, you can weigh it on a digital scale. If it weighs significantly less than 16–17 grams, or if a magnet sticks to it (pure silver is not magnetic), it is definitely a base-metal replica. You can also bring it to a local coin dealer who specializes in ancients for a quick look.
Obs: Knappen för att visa hela beskrivningen har bara en visuell effekt.
Användarprofil
Du måste vara inloggad för att se användarprofiler och skicka meddelanden.
Logga inAnnonsens metadata
Senast ändrad: 2026-07-10 kl. 00:12 ・ Annons-ID: 24697541
