2 more bargain bin byzantines

Hi guys,

I got me 2 more bargain bin byzantines, i've been wanting one of each of them for some time...






left:
justinian i
527-565ad


right:
justin ii and sophia
565-578ad




got both for 15 bucks + shipping

 

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Nice coin and at a nice price. Been looking for a byzantine coin, I heard there are some that are quite large.

 

Nice additions. I like them both.

 

Good stuff! Strong features and great color on both of them - I love the bargain coins.

The big one looks substantial - what's the weight on it?

 

Lookin' good chrsmat71 ...

ooooppps, hey-hey-hey => don't let those fancy new coins scratch-up that table!!

 

thanks all...I don't know JA, cant get the mass right now...it's 25mm and ......pretty heavy?

 

Yeah, you wouldn't want mar the finish on that table.

 

... ummm, kinda like the weight of 15 raisons?

 

Interesting how they demonstrate the inflation in that short period. They are the same denomination, but Justiniiaj about bankrupted the nation by his expansion.

Both are units of 20, K in greek.

 

ooops, 26 mm .....and i'll say.... and how about 23 raisins?





don't worry, i won't let those coins scuff my table!

 

oh yeah med, i just figured that out...the K is 20 and the big M is 40! thanks to SKI for helping me with that also!

 

Chris awesome pick up, love these big coins, they both have good details , need to get both of these for my collection too..:thumb::thumb:

 

My biggest Justinian is about 43mm, but most are around 38. 26 is a good sized half follis.