Trivia: Ancient Coin Die

Have you ever wondered what the die looked like back when coins were made by striking the die with a hammer?

Well, don't wonder anymore!

The following image is of a Byzantine (6th century A.D.) iron die created to strike bronze Folis during the reign of Justin I (1518-1527). It was used at the Nicomedia Mint. Dimensions of the die are: 88mm long by 47mm wide. It's octagonal form commences 35mm at the face and widens to 40mm at center, then tapers down to 33mm.

http://imagedb.coinarchives.com/img/cng/059/big/592253.jpg

Hope this trivia was interesting,

Clinker

 

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Hey, that's neat. Thanks again for the thought provoking trivia threads.

Take Care
Ben

 

Bonesigger

Bonedigger (Ben)

Thnk you for reading and commenting...

Clinker

 

that is soo cool .. i wonder what that would fetch on the collectors market

 

There's only a few anicient dies ever found. With most likely being from conterfieters.

 

That is neat to see!

Thanks Clinker

 

I would be neat to find a coin that was struck by that die

 

You don't see ancient dies to often. John Jencek does have one for sale on his site right now.

http://www.ancient-coins.com/itemdetail.asp?type=S&item=5288

 

Glad "you all" enjoyed the pic and trivia...You made my day!

Clinker

 

Clinker,that's a very rare find to see.One occasionally sees a medieval coin die,but a Byzantine coin die is a very rare item in itself.

Aidan.

 

Aiden

Thought you'd enjoy seeing it....I was amazed when I found it...

Clinkrt

 

Clinker,it would be cool if you had that in YOUR collection.Even the counterfeit coin dies of the period are very interesting.

Aidan.

 

Now that is NEAT!

Thanks Clinker.

 

Clinker:
Very neat item, I never saw one before.
:thumb:

 

der_meister77 and Treashunt...thanks for reading and commenting