Oh that one is pretty. Sol looks very well-engraved.
I like Byzantine Coins because they tell the story of a life or death struggle that the Romans eventually lost and are now almost gone as a...
Nice one, here's mine. Maurice Tiberius AE Follis [IMG] 588 - 589 A.D., Constantinople Mint, 2nd Officina 12.24g, 29.0mm, 6H Obverse: D N...
Here are some recent acquisitions: Early-ish follis of Maximian: [IMG] Early-ish follis of Galerius from Rome (note the retrograde Z): [IMG]...
I like keeping it simple. I thought the Byzantine Empire and the Roman Empire were two separate unrelated entities before. Now, I know it was...
I wish there would be a TV series about the Roman defense from the 7th century wars of conquest by the Persians and Arabs all the way to their...
In the Byzantine era of the Roman Empire, coins were often overstruck like this one. Although it was likely not for environmental reasons. [IMG]
Oh yes! :) What a catch. [IMG] Yours: [IMG] The obverses are basically the same. The size of the heads may be due to Constantine being a year...
I got some pom-poms! This one has a nice green patina which I didn't capture well on camera. [IMG] Thisa I got from a coin show in London! [IMG]
I won't be coming anymore. I did finish my degree, but I have found a huge load of work needs to be done to tie all the knots down before I start...
I've been to Greece and Rome, and I think I'll do Istanbul. I can't think of anything better to do than walking down the streets of the old Roman...
Very beautiful photos and nice trip to Greece! I went last year and it was amazing. Visited Athens, Chania, and Rethymno. I really could feel the...
Hippocamp [IMG] Goat [IMG]
Very nice finds Maryas Mike!
I see a legend on the reverse top right that looks like a rotated off-center strike using the same die. Do you see anything else?
I do love Byzantine creativity. The Romans had fun with this one: Basil II & Constantine VIII AE Follis [IMG] 1023 - 1028 A.D., Constantinople...
A great idea, I'll probably stick around for the weekend to also visit the city. It'll be my first time in NYC. My thesis is electronics...
Just realized that weekend is in between my thesis final submission and my first day starting full-time work. It's such a great opportunity for an...
Galeria Valeria AE Follis [IMG] 310 A.D., Alexandria Mint, 3rd Officina 7.440g, 24.6mm, 12H Obverse: GAL VAL-ERIA AVG, Bust of Galeria Valeria,...
Ah! That's a good one. I also recently got a half follis from Kyzikos. I like the mintmark on this one. Again, showing telltale signs of use. A...
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