I’ve had this penny-sized ancient coin for several years now after finding it in a foreign coin box. Any insight on its origin, ruler, and the date range is appreciated.
Something like this... https://www.vcoins.com/en/stores/ma...trier_mint_struck_ad_321/1185849/Default.aspx Edit...Sorry just noticed arnoldoe posted as I was preparing.....Toooo fast for me.
Perhaps. Good as any, better than some. But since he came out on the side of Christianity, his sins may be forgiven.
I'd hate to be a bother anymore but, I have one more coin I'd like attributed as I believe it is Byzantine in origin. Furthermore, if possible, could anyone possibly direct me to any free and knowledgable online sources regarding ancient coins?
There are many dozens out there, depending on your collecting interest. Here are two general ones to get you started: Wildwinds Ancient Coin Search
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Half Follis of Justin II, Nicomedia mint, year V (569-570). See here for identification help (go for advanced search): http://labarum.info/lbr/index.php?s...Search&sf_state=&sf_ruler=&sf_mint=&sf_denom= And here for an introduction to byzantines for beginners: http://augustuscoins.com/ed/Byz/
