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    Posted 8 years ago

    Zay
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    I picked this up at a flea market last weekend. it appears to be cast metal. The handle is made up of replica coins - one a tetradrachm and the other a drachm, picturing Athena and Zeus respectively. The middle coin depicts the Parthenon.

    I've found a few similar ones online without much documentation. The blade seems odd for a letter opener. The others are clearly souvenirs with "Athens" stamped on the blade. This does not. Any information is welcomed.

    I'm wondering if it's possible this had a ritual use.

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    1. Jhin666, 7 years ago
      I Have same one , do you know anything about it if you do pleas let me know thanks

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