Ancient Convex Shape

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  1. 7Calbrey

    7Calbrey Well-Known Member

    Hello. I already posted this new find under a general thread for a different reason. I was not at first aware that this Byzantine coin of Emperor Anastasius has a convex shape on the upper side of obverse. Is this familiar with ancient coins. I mean the convex shape. Please excuse the low condition of the new find.
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    7Calbrey, Apr 2, 2013
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  3. Ripley

    Ripley Senior Member

    Yes, its a coin for a beggers cup. Common in Eastern Roman empire coins.
     
    Ripley, Apr 2, 2013
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  4. medoraman

    medoraman Supporter! Supporter

    Some Anastasius 40 nummi do have this for some reason. I have never read why, except technically they were getting used to minting large bronzes again.
     
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