Here is mine for comparison from Siscia [ATTACH] Obvs: FL DELMATIVS NOB C, Bust laureate draped cuirass right. Revs: GLORIA EXERCITVS, Standard...
That's funny you mention Clio, he out bid me on this lot where it went almost 9 times estimate. It seems he has done that to you as well? It is...
There was a previous post that may answer some of your questions....
I prefer the Catalogue of the Byzantine Coins in the Dumbarton Oaks Collection. 5 volumes covering Anastasius to the fall of Constantinople.
RIC is a must have for hard core enthusiasts as far as the standard references are concerned. Expensive but worth it in my opinion. To get away...
I think that is a good idea. I see from your profile page you are from Beirut, I have purchased many from there but there are so many fakes that...
Is it my imagination or am I seeing a seam here? [ATTACH] And I agree the first is a cast.
The above Tetradrachm is an electrotype by Robert Ready. I am surprised they listed such a sloppy weight on the coin. It is customary to list to...
You decide if this die is a close match.[ATTACH]
Can you post it's dimensions and weight?
Since FAC are not returning my emails to become a seller on their free auctions even after they looked at my credentials I will give what I was...
[ATTACH] Alexius I Comnenus 1081-1118 AR Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 4.17 g). Thessalonica mint. Struck 1087-1092. Facing bust of Christ...
Complete opinion on my part, but I see many of these as donatives. Many show propaganda relating to Constantine and his attempt to create peace in...
Most aren't graded by dealers, and if they are then it is usually ignored. I suppose heritage is the exception, but I don't adhere to the grading...
I should read the whole post before replying, 4 grams is too heavy for a fourree which I also misspelled earlier. Really need more caffeine in the...
I think you are on the right track. We should be able to get close with a clearer photo. Unfortunately these lots are not always fruitful. As I...
Glad to hear it. This one may be a 3rd century billon coin, but it's a little out of focus. I can make out some lettering on the reverse, such as...
Welcome to the forum. It looks like that could very well be a fouree or billon(mostly bronze mixed with silver). 15 years ago I bought bags of...
Nice write up Magnus Maximus, glad to see shared interest in the period. A small hoard I purchased some years ago comprising of mostly Constans...
I usually consider cabinet toning to occur on base metal, however I do see it on silver coins. After I cleaned this one it was a bright pink...
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