Hello i have this here ancient greek copper/bronze coin the obverse having only what looks like a females portrait on it and the reverse having an owl and tapestry looking background
It weights 4.86g
The lenght is 19.01-19.94g


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Would that be it?
👉 Æ19 - Antiochos VIII and Cleopatra III
At least it looks like a variant of the same, but I can't read the legends easily.
Camerinvs
Would that be it?
👉 Æ19 - Antiochos VIII and Cleopatra III
At least it looks like a variant of the same, but I can't read the legends easily.
nah i think thats it it looks very similair in design could be a version but doubt it unless theres some very small diffrences?
Camerinvs
Would that be it?
👉 Æ19 - Antiochos VIII and Cleopatra III
At least it looks like a variant of the same, but I can't read the legends easily.
i can try taking better pics if that helps of the owl side
Yes, with better pictures the legends would be easy to read.
Ancient dies were carved manually. Everyone is different. The blanks, too, can vary significantly in size, weight, and shape.
If this is not the same type as your coin, it is definitely in the same family of types. I didn't compare weight and diameter, but thought that your coin at least will be from the same issuing authority (unless an ancient copy).
From what I can read of the legend, it's a match. Note for example the letters KAI below the type. This means “and” and the whole legend translates “[coin] of Queen Cleopatra and of King Antiochos”.
The diameter is also a match, though yours is a little broader.
The three new pictures are all of one side.
Even then, would be better if taken outside.
Camerinvs
From what I can read of the legend, it's a match. Note for example the letters KAI below the type. This means “and” and the whole legend translates “[coin] of Queen Cleopatra and of King Antiochos”.
The diameter is also a match, though yours is a little broader.
Cheers man thanks for the aid. I legitly tought the coin to be devoid of any text
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