Nice coin John. I seem to gravitate to RR's. Here is my poor example: [ATTACH]
Your reverse is upside down I think Mikey. Nice coin, common or not.
Great history Nap which makes the coin more collectible in my mind.
Love it.
Try looking here to see if you can match it: http://www.wildwinds.com/coins/ric/philip_II/i.html
Higher relief/stronger strike on the obverse? Guesses.
Listen to the Dark side and buy Ancient coins!
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
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