It is, or purports to be, a coin of ancient Judaea. Specifically, an eight-prutot coin of King Herod the Great (the Biblical "King Herod" of the Christmas story), dated to Year 3 of his rule (40 BC).
I have my doubts to its authenticity.
Waste no more time arguing what a good man should be. Be one. Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
There is a lot of porosity that has me concerned. Notice how some of the beaded border elements have a single large bubble. I believe they are casting bubbles. Also, the fabric of the coin doesn't seem right, but I don't have a lot of experience with this type. Regardless, I would avoid this coin if I saw it for sale.
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The lettering is Greek, not Arabic. Unfortunately, I have no idea what it is.
It is, or purports to be, a coin of ancient Judaea. Specifically, an eight-prutot coin of King Herod the Great (the Biblical "King Herod" of the Christmas story), dated to Year 3 of his rule (40 BC).
I have my doubts to its authenticity.
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
Apparently I have been awarded one DPOTD.
My first impression is replica/counterfeit, but offhand I cannot prove it.
In honor of the memory of Cpl. Michael E. Thompson
Check the edge, if there's a seam then it's a fake. Peace Roy
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No seam, I'll post more pictures.
What would be the value If its real?
There is a lot of porosity that has me concerned. Notice how some of the beaded border elements have a single large bubble. I believe they are casting bubbles. Also, the fabric of the coin doesn't seem right, but I don't have a lot of experience with this type. Regardless, I would avoid this coin if I saw it for sale.
It's difficult to say, since the value depends on the condition and the "condition" of a replica is ambiguous.
This example on CoinArchives sold back in July for 280 euros.
Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius, "Meditations"
Apparently I have been awarded one DPOTD.