Ancient Copy

After reading a bit in here about the differences between copies and
counterfeits, I feel somewhat comfortable showing this without worrying
that the secret coin copy cops might bust down the door take me out of
circulation.

My ex's mudder gave this to me several years ago. Can anyone tell me
what it's a copy of?
Is it worth anything?

http://www.angelfire.com/az2/beefy/copy.jpg

http://www.angelfire.com/az2/beefy/copy2.jpg

Thanks!

AZ Rider wrote:

"My ex's mudder gave this to me several years ago. Can anyone tell me what it's
a copy of?
Is it worth anything?

http://www.angelfire.com/az2/beefy/copy.jpg

http://www.angelfire.com/az2/beefy/copy2.jpg

Thanks!"


What you have there is a (copy of a) coin from Greek Sicily, Magna Graecia,
specifically from the town of Gela, ca. 490-475 BC. The obverse shows a driver
with a biga, or a two-horse chariot. The reverse depicts the local river god
Gelas in the form of a bull with a man's face.



Anka Z
Co-president of the once thriving, but now defunct, Tommy John Fan Club.
Go, Lake County Captains!

What you have there is a (copy of a) coin from
Greek Sicily, Magna Graecia, specifically from
the town of Gela, ca. 490-475 BC. The
obverse shows a driver with a biga, or a
two-horse chariot. The reverse depicts the
local river god Gelas in the form of a bull with
a man's face.

Thank you for identifying my copy, Anka!

I nearly bought the 'bag of uncleaned, unidentified ancients' from
Worldwide Treasure Bureau a few years back. Of course it was the 'much
better condition than we usually offer' bag.. and I woulda had to get
the $5 soft wire brass brush and the $75 Roman Coins and Their Values
book by David Sear.

Think I opted for a root canal instead.

~AZ 'plans to collect ancients in my next life'

AZ wrote:

"I nearly bought the 'bag of uncleaned, unidentified ancients' from Worldwide
Treasure Bureau a few years back. Of course it was the 'much better condition
than we usually offer' bag.. and I woulda had to get the $5 soft wire brass
brush and the $75 Roman Coins and Their Values
book by David Sear.

Think I opted for a root canal instead.

~AZ 'plans to collect ancients in my next life' "


Ooooo. Tough choice. I totally understand your dilemma. ;-)

Be on the lookout for deals on Sear! I bought mine from a fellow RCCer for
much less than that! And don't wait for your reincarnation to start collecting
ancients. There are some very affordable, beautiful old coins out there...


Anka Z ----- mother of a second-year dental student