Possibly a test cut by a non US banker/owner to determine if full silver. This was done quite often.
"Verrry Interesting..." but not nice.
This is a Great Coin. I have Roger II and III, but only small billon pieces. This is a beauty. Thanks!
Ok, here's mine fresh from an auction. Constantine IV follis of Constantinople, large module. It wasn't a huge rip, but it make me happy. S 1173...
What a great and historic piece. Certainly worth some research as it is rare to find, and an amazing example of possible trench art. Seriously,...
Re previous post of Constans IV, twas hand held phone pic, hence lots of shake.
My last ancient purchase. Sorry, the image was down and dirty as I wanted to post quickly. Constans IV Pogonatus. These generally come scudzy,...
Yup, this is a fun thread indeed.
A few of my favorites that I have fotoed...These can be challenging, but if one puts the time in can be quite a lucrative area to collect, and...
My very favorite Byzantine follis; happens to be Constans II, Cherson. I have another that I can't find in my brilliant filing system right now....
Wow, a lot of interesting and helpful info from the original post as well as the feed back. I do not have a round cash in my collection. Thanks...
There was indeed a write up in Esylum a few years back. I remember adding my two cents worth in that it saved me a lot of money as I was about to...
Thanks, and I'm glad you enjoyed it. Makes me smile every time I see it. Hail Caesar:stop::happy:
I love the plague spread by Byzantine coins. I purchased this one from a dealer in NYC the last time the ANA was there, I think it was 2000. I...
The most important thing is that you like the coin. You paid the right price. It's all about learning, and, I guarantee you will screw up once...
I too love this issue. I purchased my first commem at Hudson's Department store in Detroit in around 1963 because I had never seen a commem...
Great rescue work....lord knows they are disappearing from the wild. Really fun little coin.
Talk about persistence, yous guys are truly sick, and I mean that as a fellow sufferer. Great stuff. Cheers to you all.
The buying is the easy part, the attribution, cataloging, and doing the photo's will keep you very busy. At least that's my observation based on...
I do love me some ugly coins.
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