Jduck Posted April 2, 2023 · Member Share Posted April 2, 2023 (edited) Hi All, I’m a new member and not a collector. I inherited some coins collected by my Dad who picked them up in his many travels to the Middle East. I would like some honest advice. Let’s start with these 6. Any help is deeply appreciated. I’m happy to post more pics and any other info. Edited April 3, 2023 by Jduck Add photos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted April 2, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 2, 2023 I don’t see any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduck Posted April 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Pictures are posted but message says “Hidden - This content must be approved before it can be edited.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduck Posted April 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Jduck said: Hi All, I’m a new member and not a collector. I inherited some coins collected by my Dad who picked them up in his many travels to the Middle East. I would like some honest advice. Let’s start with these 6. Any help is deeply appreciated. I’m happy to post more pics and any other info. Pictures post but still showing Hidden - This content must be approved before it can be edited. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduck Posted April 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Here are the pictures… I hope they show up this time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted April 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2023 16 minutes ago, Jduck said: Ah ok as a new member you have to wait a little. They will appear soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduck Posted April 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Thanks for the info. I thought I did something wrong in the process but it seems straight forward. I have a “bunch” more coins to go through and a place to start would be much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted April 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) Ok well there may be issues with some of them. The top one is meant to be a Phoenician shekel https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/greek/ancients-phoenicia-byblus-addirmilk-ca-375-351-bc-ar-shekel-24mm-1311-gm-5h-/a/3032-23341.s The second a Byzantine solidus of Tiberius II Constantine from Constantinople https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces54421.html The third a Seleukos I Nikator Tetradrachm https://www.coinarchives.com/a/lotviewer.php?LotID=2180073&AucID=5234&Lot=363&Val=1900567420c27d3ac14173d9d6f5b297 The fourth a Ptolemy II tetradrachm https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/egypt/ptolemy_II/t.html The fifth an Attica owl. But the type of coins that they are, the way they look and where they were bought might be somewhat suspect. Edited April 3, 2023 by John Conduitt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted April 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2023 (edited) Hello @Jduck and welcome to the forum! I hope that you stick around and become a collector if you aren't one already. 😉 We are happy to help you identify your coins, but if there are a lot of them and your intent is simply to sell, may I recommend contacting a reputable ancient coin dealer or auction house? They could probably do a more thorough job, as well as offer options for selling. Edited April 3, 2023 by CPK 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduck Posted April 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 Thanks for the replies. Yes I have many of these and I appreciate the ID of these 5 posted. My Dad was a collector of many things but a record keeper he was not. I believe he acquired these coins in Jordan. Finding an ancient coin expert is noted but easier said than done where I live. My local coin shop recommended that I send them to someone and pay 100’s of dollars to have them looked at but I’m a bit unsure of this process. Any recommendations? I have 100’s of various coins, mostly silver and about 20 gold. I’ll post them here one at a time in the future. Here’s the one (actually 2 together) of the initial 6 that I did not post. Thanks in advance for your insights. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted April 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2023 There’s a Maussolos Tetradrachm https://www.wildwinds.com/coins/greece/caria/satraps/maussollos/t.html If you just want to sell, you could contact CNG for their opinion. An auction house would get their money from the commission rather than charging to identify and value them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted April 3, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted April 3, 2023 Sorry to point out that several appear to be modern reproductions and not authentic ancient coins. There are areas in the middle east that are known for their forgeries. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jduck Posted April 3, 2023 · Member Author Share Posted April 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Ryro said: Sorry to point out that several appear to be modern reproductions and not authentic ancient coins. There are areas in the middle east that are known for their forgeries. No worries, I don’t know much about this topic. I think getting someone who knows and is qualified to check them out is the way forward. Thank you for the input. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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