@TIF Your coin photos are a sight for sore eyes. You are the master of photography :snaphappy: :)
Great coin Bing! I have to say thatI didnt even know such a coin existed. Also, of all the snake bigas shown on this thread, I find the snakes on...
I just stumbled upon this interesting article: https://coinweek.com/education/byzantine-coins-become-cup-shaped/
Ok. I am not an expert
...pper is a soft metal, but this is not Billon in my oppinion.
Thanks 7Calbrey! I have several Roman billon coins, and I am aware that co
I havent tested, but its yellow - red and sharp on the edges, so copper, or some emalgam of sort.
Sorry, I have been away and busy for the day... The obverse(unseated) has writing on both left and right upper fields. wisible is letter "L" in...
Those are some great photos! I would love to see more, with a short description, too.
This coin is 3.18 gr, and I still havent found adequate online source for identifying byzantine coins. Thanks! [ATTACH]
Great looking coin @FitzNigel !
It may not be the best example but I am happy that my first purchase of the year is coin from such a significant period in history. The coin was...
I believe this type has already been shown on this thread, but here is an example with finders patina. [ATTACH]
That sounds plausible... Thanks people
It is 21mm and 3.60grams I cannot reckognise either reverse or the ruler. Help appreciated. Thanks! [ATTACH] [ATTACH]
I dont know if there is enough left visible to ID it, but there it is. It is thin and light, and copper. Typical medieval. Any help appreciated...
Great article, Doug
I would like your oppinion on what animal this is. Is it a stag, a horse or a camel(or something else) I first tought that it was a stag, but I...
@Milesofwho , I think you have nailed it! It sure looks like it
I have only a centaur; [ATTACH]
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