Higher relief/stronger strike on the obverse? Guesses.
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Very good detail ro. Nice coin for sure.
I agree. These Byzantine solidus are common ranging from the mid $400 and above. This is a fair coin, but the obverse legend especially is not...
If it's a choice between the two, I would go for Philip II
Keep working at it. I can't tell much at this stage. Also, are you able to take better images? A larger, less blurry image would be helpful.
By being off center the way it is, the hand of God is very visible and well struck. Nice coin.
Sorry, I was only referring to the Basil II. It appears there may be bronze showing through the lettering on the reverse. But I mus reiterate, I...
Just thought I would add this side view image to give everyone an idea of it's thickness and to show the raised portrait. [ATTACH]
I'm not the expert either, but it looks like a fouree from what I can see.
I bought this coin from JA at the beginning of this month. It's a wondrous coin, very thick and hefty for it's size, with good detail. Many here...
That's a campgate? Could have fooled me.
Nice coin David. The "scare" looks like a spade might have clipped it when it was found. Interesting.
Glad you are feeling better.
Great images. Thanks
We refer to ourselves as the Dark Side because we are so much different from Modern collectors. We buy coins not necessarily for their value on...
Glad to have you here. We look forward to your posts.
Would it even be possible to just select just one coin for yourself? Wonderful coins and pics. Thanks for sharing. Oh, and that beer looks yummy.
Thanks VK
Going to a show where you can handle each coin and select the one(s) you like and can afford seems the best way to buy coins. Good luck.
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