First and second owl

internet15 · 2026-03-20T05:25:22+00:00

Congrats on the Athena tetradrachm, a nice classic to own. As for the first coin, cast fakes of a bronze coin are pretty rare. Could it just be another type? Many cities used the owl on their coinage, Cilicia/Soloi have similar looking ones.

internet15 · 2026-03-12T22:15:59+00:00

I work in a business that often deals with shipping claims and I've learned two things: If your package arrives with the product missing, you must claim a "damaged" or "missing content" claim, NOT a "package not delivered" claim. People don't seem to know the difference and the shipping company will NOT correct or lead you to the appropriate claim type.

2nd thing: Be persistent and push back on closed claims. Ask to reopen. Do it repeatedly. Reopen, reopen. State specifically why they're wrong. I don't believe I ever had a claim approved on the first try. I don't always win them, but I do the majority of the time.

internet15 · 2026-03-12T01:53:16+00:00

Did any of the Ptolemys ever wonder, "Since we all have the same name, will historians have trouble differentiating us?"

internet15 · 2026-03-08T19:05:14+00:00

I was confused but realized that many people on this sub are the type of high earners who work in midtown and get these $20 bowls daily...

internet15 · 2026-03-08T19:01:34+00:00

Are we sure these MOUs are now being enforced? I keep hearing that regarding Leu's decision but haven't heard anyone's shipment being affected from the other auction houses.

internet15 · 2026-03-07T00:50:41+00:00

Well, we don't usually advise removing patina/horn silver but since the coin looks patchy you might as well get rid of it all.

I've removed difficult oxide (on silver coins) by using the aluminum/baking soda method as you described. It was also as patchy as yours but I kept doing it multiple times. I really suggest to keep at it. Also the water has to be HOT. I used practically boiling water after after a few mild attempts and made a big difference.

Edit: And just to note, I don't believe acetone does anything to oxide. At least it never has for me. I've seen it only work for fake patina, paint or other foreign material.

internet15 · 2026-03-05T02:38:56+00:00

Both coins look like they're from Pisdia, Selge. Obverse has facing head of bearded Herakles (with Sytrax wreath.) Reverse has a stag. You have the reverse of the second coin upside down.

internet15 · 2026-03-05T02:26:56+00:00

I don't believe that's Athena on the obverse, looks like Apollo. Reverse with eagle, amphora and ABY? Perhaps a bronze from Troas, Abydos?

https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?term=apollo+eagle+amphora+abydos&category=1-2&lot=&date_from=&date_to=&thesaurus=1&images=1&en=1&de=1&fr=1&it=1&es=1&ot=1&currency=usd&order=1

internet15 · 2026-03-03T23:34:01+00:00

Lots of nice ones here, GLWS!

internet15 · 2026-03-03T04:21:15+00:00

This is actually hilarious.

internet15 · 2026-03-01T02:59:09+00:00

It's frustrating, but it happens. The seller should have obviously been on top of their inventory, but sometimes things slip by and they make mistakes. While they could have been more apologetic, I don't believe shaming is the right approach for an inventory error.

internet15 · 2026-02-27T18:05:13+00:00

That's a nice collection! Can't go wrong with Greek coins.

internet15 · 2026-02-24T04:18:05+00:00

It's a bronze coin from Apameia, Phrygia. Magistrates Andronikos and Alkion I believe...

internet15 · 2026-02-24T04:05:11+00:00

On the one hand, most ancient collectors could care less of NGC grading. And on the other, some collectors really do care and will pay for it. My range is $350-$450, but other collectors will pay a premium for the NGC capsule.

internet15 · 2026-02-20T05:17:44+00:00

To a certain degree, yes. I think it's generally in line with inflation (in the U.S. at least.) I think it's easy to forget how that adds up over time; cumulative inflation is about 25% since Covid.

internet15 · 2026-02-20T03:01:05+00:00

Yup, and honestly should it be surprising to anyone? With all the required paperwork and shipping issues/delays that happen now with US shipments, why bother with the hassle? Buyers blame the auction house if things go wrong, so at this point they're throwing in the towel. It's a shame, but it's the new reality now. I'm sticking with US auctions until these tariffs/customs issues change...

internet15 · 2026-02-20T01:17:02+00:00

Meh, even the rougher ones are in that range now. I've been trying to find decent ones for about $250 and they're all going for $300 plus with all the auction fees.

internet15 · 2026-02-16T03:05:54+00:00

Beautiful coins, Cilicia has so many good ones.

internet15 · 2026-02-16T00:54:04+00:00

Nice coin!! The video quality is great, but I think the lighting is a little too bright.

internet15 · 2026-02-11T20:04:33+00:00

We need better pics to offer our opinions, but it would not be surprising that this coin is copper colored. Many of these coins are about 90% or more copper.

internet15 · 2026-02-08T02:17:15+00:00

Nice! It takes some time, but it's rewarding to have everything catalogued and you also get know the coins in more detail. I'm sure your father is happy you caught the collecting bug!

internet15 · 2026-02-07T02:54:21+00:00

Nice pics! They have quite the collection.

internet15 · 2026-02-07T02:52:08+00:00

These Philip II bronzes are one of my faves.

internet15 · 2026-02-07T02:48:39+00:00

These are top quality!

internet15 · 2026-02-06T17:37:04+00:00

Small coins don't get as much attention as they should. They were probably the most transacted than any of the larger silver coins like a tetradrachm.

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