Son found this coin

[Rilot]

My son found this coin in the middle of a field while he was camping. It's heavy. Like really heavy for its size. Doesn't appear to be painted and is soft enough that I can cause a dent in it if I push something sharp in to it.
The writing appears to be the name Alexander in Greek.

My initial reaction was that this was a fake or reproduction but the more I hold it the more I think it's legit. What do you think?

 

[Cadder]

Might want to tweak the title there friend-o.

 

[Rilot]

Might want to tweak the title there friend-o.

Good catch. Sorted it.

 

[Fubsy]

Damn, came to the thread for the coil but instead found gold.

 

[Liquiduk]

If it's wielding the power you say it is pass it down as a family heirloom.

 

[DJMK4]

Anyway you can get it tested or know any detectorists who can hold it against the metal detector that has a gold setting?


"Yes, you can absolutely make a dent in a gold coin. Gold is a remarkably soft and malleable metal. The ease with which it dents depends entirely on the purity of the coin"


maybe similar to this

Alexander: The Hero in a Coin Collection | Gazette Drouot

From the collection of a Val-de-Loire enthusiast, a fine group of ancient Greek coins will make for a memorable numismatics auction in Blois.

www.gazette-drouot.com

 

[Jokester]

Depending on how long it’s been sat out, the chocolate inside might still be edible,

 

[JonRGV250]

You can now retire..

for about 3 minutes.

 

[DJMK4]

Can you re-post the pics in a better light ?

 

[Firestar_3x]

What dimensions is it?

 

[G-MAN2004]

No, he didn't find it in a field. He found it in his back garden Don't want the land owner coming for their share.

 

[DJMK4]

This reminds me,

i lost a coin in a field the other day

 

[GIBURROWS]

This reminds me,

i lost a coin in a field the other day

I can confirm as was with him at the time(20%)

 

[FBi7]

I've got a bad feeling about this.

I'd find a volcano and throw it in if I were you. Can't be too safe

 

[Azza]

That is a 'Tetradrachm' of Alexander the Great.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/326395

Is it that actual colour? Or is that just terrible photography skills?

If it was legit it would be silver.

I'm going to say it's a reproduction.

Heavy, bit soft - most likely lead
Yellow / orange colour - some kind of plating over the lead



Wash your hands, don't bite into it.

 

[Finners]

From a guick Google search it seems to be a gold Alexandria drachm but the same search result said such a coin never existed as it was a silver coin historically...

So probably a collectable like this

https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/543600263/24k-gold-plate-greece-greek-alexander

 

[Malevolence]

Is the word 'STALKER' anywhere on it? If so, you can pretty much retire.

 

[Rilot]

Photographs were taken by my wife. I will take better ones tonight.
It is gold coloured and looks like legit gold.

 

[413x]

AI says it's a replica

I'm just the middle man.

 

[Street]

Is the word 'STALKER' anywhere on it? If so, you can pretty much retire.

I too came here hoping for a legendary Stalker Coin!