Interesting Group Lot, need a little help.

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by BenSi, Jan 22, 2022.

  1. BenSi

    BenSi Well-Known Member

    I bought this group lot a few weeks back from Nomo, I really just wanted the seal but the included coins turned out to be very interesting as well.

    here is the group.
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    The seal is interesting, I did not know when it was from, but I wanted it, I do not think it is Islamic, I think it is Eastern Roman Empire.

    Here is a few shots from the face.

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    It would be interesting to find out to what office or individual held the seal.

    Now the coins I need assistance on are beautiful and small, nicely struck, Greek origins.
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    17mm and 4.8gm Oh deer.

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    10mm 1.5gm

    5-pointed Star

    I would love to give these reference numbers; they are so small I want to get them in flips before I accidently drop on in the rug.

    Thank You.
     
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  3. Shea19

    Shea19 Well-Known Member

    Very nice variety in that group. I believe the second coin (with pentagram reverse) is from Mysia (Pitane).
     
  4. Curtisimo

    Curtisimo the Great(ish)

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  5. robinjojo

    robinjojo Well-Known Member

    Interesting seal. Could it be Byzantine?
     
  6. Al Kowsky

    Al Kowsky Well-Known Member

    I can spot a silver coin of Sigismund III, king of Poland, 1587-1632. It's probably a 6 groschen or possibly 3 groschen coin depending on the reverse design & weight ;).
     
  7. BenSi

    BenSi Well-Known Member

    Thank You @Al Kowsky It is silver 19mm light.
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    I thought so at first but I am not sure. Several charters I have seen before on Eastern Roman monograms , this is closest but not a match, Constans II from 7th century , I am thinking much later.

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