Nice 18k Pendant w/ Greek Tetradrachm

[diggummup]

Today's score is this beautiful 18k pendant with a Seleucid Demetrios II Silver Tetradrachm "Bearded Bust & Zeus Seated". The pendant weighs a total of 25.6 grams. The coin weighs approx 14.35 grams according to the link. It is 28mm in diameter. Don't know the exact year it is. I would guess it's a real coin. Don't know why they would set a fake one in 18k.

I'm gonna have to take care of the Estate sale lady the next time I see her. I didn't see the mark before I bought it, but it looked good and it was very heavy. She started fidgeting with it (one of my regular sellers) looking a little apprehensive I thought and said, I think this might be gold. I quickly said, if it is, I'll throw you a hundred next time I see you. She seemed happy with that. If the coin is real then this is about a $600-$800 piece I would think? Gotta narrow down the date though.












Here is a similar one but different year. https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/ro...ust__zeus_seated_year_187/425387/Default.aspx

 

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[diggummup]

I think its closer to this one, still haven't quite matched the reverse. seleucidas, antioco, berenice,alexander the great,

 

[randazzo1]

It’s gorgeous. Very nice find.

 

[dejapooh]

One way to tell on the coin is to look at the edge for a seam. There are good fakes made, so its a hard thing either way.

 

[Hawks88]

Nice estate sale find. Congrats.

 

[JimDon]

You owe her big time!

 

[diggummup]

I'll see her next weekend and take care of her. Found an identical match to it that sold in 2002. Looks like it was in better condition and uncleaned.

Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 846. Closing Date: Sep 25,
2002. SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Demetrios II, BID
Estimate $300

SYRIA, Seleukid Kings. Demetrios II, Second Reign.
129-125 BC. AR Tetradrachm (16.43 gm). Antioch
mint. Struck 129/128 BC. Diademed and bearded head
right / Zeus seated left, holding Nike and
sceptre; X to left, Ğ below throne. SNG Spaer 2162
var. (O below throne); Newell, SMA 321; Houghton,
CSE 288 var. (same). VF, some scattered surface
corrosion. ($300)
Copyright © CNG 2002

Lot sold for $300, plus buyers fees.

Used by permission of Classical Numismatic Group, www.cngcoins.com.

 

[Professor of Engineering]

Just Beautiful!

 

[artslinger]

I agree it is beautiful. Congratulations on the find!

artslinger

 

[silverdollarbill]

A 2000+ year old coin at an estate sale. Regardless of value, that is one of the coolest things I've seen someone find. I would keep it.

 

[ARC]

Stellar keeper IMO.

Well done.

 

[diggummup]

A 2000+ year old coin at an estate sale. Regardless of value, that is one of the coolest things I've seen someone find. I would keep it.

Thanks, I might. It beats my oldest coin (ring) by a hundred fifty years or so, lol.

Ancient Resource: Pontius Pilate--Authentic Ancient Coins for Sale

Type 2: Pontius Pilate, struck Year 16 (29 AD).
Three bound ears of barley / Simpulum (libation ladle), TIBEPIOY KAICAPOC, date LIS (Year 16=29 AD)

Stellar keeper IMO.

Well done.

Thanks, I may hold on to it a while but who knows. I still have the ring. I just wish the pendant would fit on my necklace. The loop is too small to fit over my clasp though. I need a smaller necklace.

 

[WoodnHead]

Can't you remove the clasp to string the pendant then replace the clasp? More secure and less likely to lose the pendant if it doesn't slide over the clasp.

 

[diggummup]

Can't you remove the clasp to string the pendant then replace the clasp? More secure and less likely to lose the pendant if it doesn't slide over the clasp.

I'm sure I could have it done but I'm not quite sure when or if I need to sell it. The necklace is a Cuban link with a double sided box clasp like the one below, so it would definitely have to be done by a jeweler at a cost.

 

[diggummup]

On a related note, this pendant reminded me of some coins I have. Now I just need to get them authenticated (or not).
http://www.treasurenet.com/forums/coins/579903-any-chance-greek-tetradrachm-being-real.html

 

[Sterling]

Bravo Dig!