Please help identify this old gold coin

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by Roy Russell, Jul 4, 2019.

  1. Roy Russell

    Roy Russell New Member

    It measures about 3/4 of an inch. 8267D047-56A6-4ADB-A50D-1E26EB0FA3A7.jpeg 9EB2FFA6-A845-4BE3-A6E0-FA906EAF9710.jpeg
     
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  3. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    I don't know who the specific ruler is but it dates to no later than 1352 A.D., which is when the last gold Byzantine coins were made. This link offers a detailed explication of the coinage of the empire: https://www.coins-auctioned.com/learn/coin-articles/ancient-byzantine-coinage.

    Although it is not clear what ruler the coin belongs to, I see what appears to be a perfect match for the front of your coin in the article.
     
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  4. AussieCollector

    AussieCollector Moderator Moderator

    It is likely an Andronicus II and Michael IX, or Andronicus II and Andronicus III, Byzantium Hyperpyron from 1295 or 1325 respectively
     
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  5. Roy Russell

    Roy Russell New Member

    Wow, Thank you! How can I determine it's value?
     
  6. Roy Russell

    Roy Russell New Member

    A BIG Thank you!
     
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  7. AussieCollector

    AussieCollector Moderator Moderator

    To be honest, it's not a bad quality coin for what it is. The detail is decent.

    Check out prices on Vcoins and MA-Shops. This sort of coin usually goes for just under $300 US.
     
  8. NOS

    NOS Former Coin Hoarder

    I'd say check completed/sold listings on eBay or if you have a nearby coin dealer who is knowledgeable about ancient/medieval coins I'd bring it over and see what he or she has to say.
     
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