Tetradrachm (Thasos Type) Is this real and what is the value of it?

Hi all,

I have recently received a coin as a gift for my birthday. They found it while excavating for the construction of a house in Romania, near the Arges River. Can you please let me know if is real or a replica? Also, what should be the value of it. 

Thank you

Well lucky you and happy birthday, it looks Roman to me - but I am no expert on Roman coins.

It doesn’t for one minute look like it has been in the ground for 2,000 years! Take it to your local Police station they will be able to give you a reasonable valuation, maybe return it to its owner and if you identify yourself and who so kindly gave you the coin, could also recommend payment enforced by a court of law! Seriously though, nice condition Roman coins can bring €30-50, if it is a rare type more and you should take it to a reputable coin dealer. You need to search the catalog yourself to find out which coin it is, as for authenticity it is almost impossible to tell from photographs as rare ancient coins are often forged.

It's not Roman, I can tell you that. Also, don't take it to the police station. While getting the police involved may be a good idea in Western Europe in Eastern at best they'll just take the coin, at worst they'll take the coin and push criminal charges for digging without archeologists present.

As for authenticity I can't help you, sorry. Ancient Greek coins really aren't my thing.

Hello all, 

Lucky you: definitely Greek coin, having size and weight would help (and a detailed picture).

Looks like this one https://mdc.mc/catalogue/e-auction-11/lot-53-16/

Have a nice end of the week 

Hub