Ancient greek coin, silver tetradrachm

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AlexFloyd
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Posted: 22 Sep 2019, 07:21 #
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Please help to identify this coin, images attached.

Quiquengrogne
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Posted: 22 Sep 2019, 10:49 #
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Hello,
This is a coin for Demetrios 2nd, called "Nikator" ("the Winner").
AlexFloyd
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Posted: 22 Sep 2019, 12:09 #
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Thank you very much!
numisquare
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Posted: 22 Sep 2019, 21:19 #
Edited: 22 Sep 2019, 21:19
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Edited:
This is Houghton Seleucid Coins Part II #1959 (3), dated SE 169 = 144/3 BC.
I am concerned about the double edge shown at the bottom of both sides. This may indicate that the coin is a copy.
billydilly
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Posted: 22 Sep 2019, 21:22 #
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Seems to be from a mould, not struck? Fake?
PetrusAscanus
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Posted: 22 Sep 2019, 23:52 #
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Quote: "billydilly"​Seems to be from a mould, not struck? Fake?
​yes indeed, looks like a tourist replica....
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