This is the coin I referred to in another thread, and a purchase off my beaten path. Yeah it nearly has nothing left on the reverse but the obverse has plenty of detail remaining and I got it for what I think was cheap ($13). I don't know anything beyond the basic info (attribution is from the dealer) so any other info on my coin and/or this series in general is appreciated. But one thing I do know is that, while Latin Imperial coins follow nearly the same style as their Byzantine predecessors, Jesus (at least on this type) has clear Western Medieval features. The Latin Empire was established by the Western European forces of the Fourth Crusade after their conquest of Constantinople from the Byzantines (Eastern Romans) in 1204. It lasted until 1261 when the Byzantine Empire of Nicaea retook the city. Latin emperors at Constantinople, Billon Trachy, 1204-1261 AD Obv: Facing bust of Christ, holding Gospels and raising right hand Rev: Archangel Michael standing facing, holding cross on a globe SB 2036
Interesting history. I don't know anything about these coins, but the detail on the obverse is pretty good I would think for this time period.
that's a cool trachy VK, christ looks good there on the obverse! :thumb: i just picked up a couple of new trachy coins, one may have been minted under latin rule..i'm not sure yet...i'm cleaning it up a bit.
These strike me as the sort of thing you pick up whenever you see a good looking one because so many are just awful. I have no idea how to ID them beyond 'Latin'.
There are some attempts to classify these, but most I have read have not been terribly successful. Therefor most people just classify as "Latin kingdom", which by itself can be a good id, since many of these are horrible condition. This one is exceptionally nice. I do not think I own one as nice.
I guess we all have been dealing with the Byzantine fever. I almost bought one of these of the Latin Empire, and I still might, I opted for one of the restored Byzantine Empire. Now I have to get one of those super late silver coins. I already have 2 Byzantine Silvers, 7th and 9th centuries! Yea!
Thanks guys! Yeah Anoob, I think I also have a bit of Byzy fever! What I really want to get into are the early issues and I especially want a nice example of one of those big Justinian facing folles.
Steve... Justin I isn't the same as Justinian I The Justin has counterstamps and the Justinian doesn't.
sorry Windchild, you're 100% correct ... ummm, you're kinda cocky for a kid, eh?!! just jokes => thanks for correcting my mistake, lil bro!!
