edteach Posted August 9 · Member Share Posted August 9 I was thinking of offering 350 for this. Just wondering if its worth it. Thanks. The damage is said to be salt water damage. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/top_coins/157/product/antiochos_vii_evergetes_closed_wing_eagle_tetradrachm_shekel/1670654/Default.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted August 9 · Supporter Share Posted August 9 (edited) I wouldn't pay $350 for it. It's in pretty poor shape. You can find a lot of better ones on VCoins for less - just search "Antiochus VII tetradrachm". Incitatus Coins, for example, has quite a few in better condition for less than $350. Note, this is not the popular "Shekel of Tyre" type that was used later for the Temple tax in Jerusalem. This is an earlier Seleucid type. That's not to say it doesn't have some pretty cool history attached, but just something to be aware of. I have one myself, actually, a Secret Saturnalia gift from our fellow member @Nerosmyfavorite68: ANTIOCHUS VII EUERGETES, 138-129 BC AR Tetradrachm (27.80mm, 12.70g, 12h) Struck 136/5 BC. Tyre mint Obverse: Diademed head of Antiochus VII right Reverse: ANTIOXOY BAΣIΛEΩΣ, eagle standing left on prow, palm branch behind, club to lower left, monograms in fields References: HGC 9 1074, SNG Spaer 2021 Darkly toned, some edge chips. Ex Forum Ancient Coins Edited August 9 by CPK 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Victor_Clark Posted August 9 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 9 I've been watching these two coins from that dealer; but I am not paying more than a grand a piece. 3 1 1 5 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor Ancient Coin Hunter Posted August 9 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 9 You are not serious Victor, are you??? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edteach Posted August 9 · Member Author Share Posted August 9 Am I missing something or are those not very common 30 dollar coins? 2 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 9 · Member Share Posted August 9 30 dollars is a very optimistic price (optimistic for the dealer). Victor posted these "rarities" as a clue about this seller's prices. 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambr0zie Posted August 9 · Member Share Posted August 9 And the offer is very tempting! you save $ - 125! 3 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwyler Posted August 9 · Member Share Posted August 9 3 hours ago, Victor_Clark said: I've been watching these two coins from that dealer; but I am not paying more than a grand a piece. That first one looks like Siscia 202 to me and it's rated C3. It might be worth $30 if it were EF... I wonder if he wants to buy some more campgates? Or maybe a bridge? ... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robi Posted August 9 · Member Share Posted August 9 In such poor shape - i think max. near 100-150 usd. I have bought a half shekel-didrachm of Antiochos VII in poor shape too, but it cost only 30 usd. Robert 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted August 9 · Member Share Posted August 9 6 hours ago, edteach said: I was thinking of offering 350 for this. Just wondering if its worth it. Thanks. The damage is said to be salt water damage. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/top_coins/157/product/antiochos_vii_evergetes_closed_wing_eagle_tetradrachm_shekel/1670654/Default.aspx edteach,This coin isn't worth a second look 😝. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcwyler Posted August 9 · Member Share Posted August 9 2 hours ago, mcwyler said: That first one looks like Siscia 202 to me and it's rated C3. It might be worth $30 if it were EF... I wonder if he wants to buy some more campgates? Or maybe a bridge? ... Just had a look and I've got one! Constantine junior is looking smugger on mine... ... Probably because it cost me less than £8 shipped... And mine has dots below too. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted August 9 · Supporter Share Posted August 9 If it rings your bell and you like it - buy it. Don't be influenced by others but as you seek an opinion I would say that I would be hard pressed to pay anything for such a poor example. Just be aware that you will be burned on a resale as you can do much better for your money. The "discount" is absolutely hilarious . I've had a look at the dealers VCoins website and the most charitable comment I can make is that the prices are "ambitious". Save your money or buy a memorable dinner. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulla80 Posted August 9 · Supporter Share Posted August 9 (edited) 9 hours ago, edteach said: I was thinking of offering 350 for this. Just wondering if its worth it. Thanks. The damage is said to be salt water damage. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/top_coins/157/product/antiochos_vii_evergetes_closed_wing_eagle_tetradrachm_shekel/1670654/Default.aspx I think we might all answer your question differently - my personal point of view - I'd find this coin so disappointing that if I did spend $350 on it I would be irritated with myself every time I looked at it. While the prices have changed over the last 5 years - this was ~$200 I'll add: Technically this is a Tetradrachm Seleukid Kingdom of Syria, Demetrios II Nikator, Second reign, (129-125BC), AR Tetradrachm, Tyre, Dated SE 186 (127/6 BC), diademed and draped bust right rev. DMITRIOI BASILEIOS Eagle standing left on prow, palm frond over shoulder, to left, A above monogram and club surmounted by Tyre monogram; to right, A and monogram above date, monogram between legs of eagle. the "Shekel of Tyre" is most often associated with a different coin from a different time period, civic coinage under Roman rule after 64 BCE. Phoenicia, Tyre. 126/5 BC-AD 65/6. AR Shekel Laureate head of Melkart right, lion skin around neck / Eagle standing left on prow; palm frond in background; to left, date) above club; monogram to right Edited August 9 by Sulla80 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted August 9 · Supporter Share Posted August 9 6 hours ago, Ancient Coin Hunter said: You are not serious Victor, are you??? Victor has a sense of humour! 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor KenDorney Posted August 12 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted August 12 (edited) When I see stuff like this I always feel like i'm missing how something must be a great rarity. If one searches they will find another with a different date for over $300 less. We all have coins that in the end are overpriced, and for many reasons. It also works in the opposite direction sometimes, where people figure there is something wrong with the coin. Edited August 12 by KenDorney 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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