Constantine has some of the most beautiful late roman coins. [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
It's the same story, I'm afraid. The official issues are billon (so they might look metal-green or blackish patinated) and should read DE ARTA CASTRV.
The basic fact is that nobody bothered to systematize these imitation tornesi from the 14th century, so there is no simple answer to your...
As for the later Palaeologan gold coinage, it seems that it was so plenty at the time and long afterwards, that it was deemed unfit for coin...
I like craft beers and fencing, usually not at the same time.
The gold coinage is really plentiful for the 5th and 6th century, mostly because there were multiple reasons for hoards being hidden and lost...
Good to see another medieval poster.
It is rather rare, that spec which Jacquier sold in 2015 is the only one I have seen being offered from the the issue, while the Philippe Gysen...
It sure is an unusual bust type.
These are from Siscia from late December 271 to autumn 272, listed in RIC (V-1 238) and 9 specs recorded in RIC online (#2139). Not sure if I'd...
@Bing 's twin, from Victor Clark: [ATTACH]
Was that from the Ferrari collection?
I disregard the estimates completely, the only thing that matters is the starting price.
Also associated with an interesting modern character: Barry Goldwater, a politician that Bob Dylan appreciated rara avis.
In 1359 France was ruled by the good king Jean II. The memory of the Black Death was still vivid for most Europeans, as the social changes were...
So glad to have rediscovered this thread. Here is Constans from Arles with an extra long neck: [ATTACH]
Glad the Marquis escaped the Nazis, was afraid for a moment there that the story would turn sad so close to its start.
It was as popular up to late 4th century, as shown by the small "medallions" of ISIS FARIA, associated usually with Julian II and possibly later.
Pautalia maybe?
The large AE1 for Jovian was minted at Heraclea, Thessalonica, Constantinople and Antioch. Heraclea issues seem to be the least available,...
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