Many theories are discussed throughout time @nerosmyfavorite68 , the answer by @JohnnyC is one of the most logical but again a theory. BTW I...
Many collectors have run across these in group lots, coin shows and local dealers, just noting them as a curiosity. The coins are far more...
It is a very beautiful example and yes you did very well. The image of St. George is excellent and attractive.
A new one from Savoca, good condition but a very nice large flan. 22mm 4.78gm Isaac II first rule (Before blinding) tetarteron. Arch Angel...
This fellow is 15mm. [ATTACH] MANUEL AE HALF TETARTERON S-1982 DOC 25 CLBC 4.4.10 OBV Radiate cross on three steps REV Half length figure of...
Thank You very much @dltsrq I was not sure Ram, I could not decide if the reverses matched, I just noticed the different ornamentation on the...
I picked up another example of what I think to be SS1 , but comparing the two I am not sure they are, I see similarity in the Arabic on the...
I can do the easy one. [ATTACH] JOHN II AE HALF TETARTERON S-1954 DOC 16 CLBC 3.4.5 OBV Full length figure of Christ standing on a dais, bearded...
Your page is an excellent write up, a perfect place for anyone interested in the time period to start. The rule of Alexius was a revival time of...
Wow that is excellent. Thank You for sharing.
Thank You, but not all. This coin I have had trouble finding, so I bought a not so nice example until a nice one comes up. I now have two coins to...
SBCV-2009 Alexius III Electrum Aspron Trachy. A very nice example from HJB . One step closer to the conclusion of the collection. [ATTACH]...
[ATTACH] Latin Rulers of Constantinople, 1204-1261. Trachy (Billon, 22 mm, 3.10 g, 6 h), Constantinople. IC - XC Facing bust of Christ...
Most of what I collect 12th century Eastern Roman coins fall up to $500, I do have several beyond that and two that broke the $1500 mark. This...
Ok, I just won these Sunday and got them in the USA today. Savocca ships the quickest, I think they ship medical transplant organs too. No one is...
Something different for me. [ATTACH] Parthian Empire, Orodes II, 57 - 38 B.C. 96023. Silver drachm, Sellwood 47.9; Shore 241; SNG Cop 100;...
The Nomo one I was an unsuccessful bidder, I ended up getting an aspron trachy instead. It really is an above perfect specimen. I really like the...
I am jealous of you both, it is one of the few I am missing. This is common but I think it is a perfect example. [ATTACH] This one just nice....
I love these, you don't see them often. The symbol of the Cherub with wings is the same symbol that is said to be depicted on the Arc of the...
Thank you for posting, I have watched half of it so far. Enjoyable. I have a hard time using the word Byzantine, it seems so rude. I just...
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