Love that coin @Severus Alexander , here is mine. Dirt intact. It is also a difficult coin to find. [ATTACH] Theodore II (Magn.) AE Tetarteron...
And it shows, I was hoping you would be able to answer. Thanks again.
Thank you Seth! I think you found it. I admire your skill. I knew it was not a tetarteron but Bendall said the word stamena was used...
I am stuck on this coin, it is very attractive especially for a later issue. I bought the coin at auction and the sellers description was...
Another to add, I bought it last weekend from Savoca , love them got it yesterday. To be honest it just caught my attention and I knew I did not...
This coin inspired me to complete my collection of 12th century tetartera. [ATTACH] ALEXIUS I AE Tetarteron S- Unlisted DOC 41 CLBC 2.4.11...
Alexius III, 1195-1203 AD . An Electrum Aspron Trachy minted during his rule. By his side is Saint Constantine. I am sure the earthquake was...
Love that coin. @Alwin , beauty and character.
Good place to post this but this follis has me perplexed. Help would be appreciated. I am thinking Heraclius, the mint mark of the back is long...
I got these from a group coin lot, they are both later years so smaller than the early year pieces. [ATTACH] Antioch, 18.4gm 33mm [ATTACH]...
Nice write up. [ATTACH] Justinian I, 527-565. Follis (Bronze, 33 mm, 14.71 g, 7 h), Theoupolis (Antiochia), 533-537. D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG...
Another option, old thread on Forum with lots of work done by Kevin ( Pep) SBCV Monogram Table Index (forumancientcoins.com)
This is a common example of an Alexius III trachy, it came out of a group lot from the 80's and I bet this is the first time it was photographed....
I believe the legend is John VIII, the reverse makes no sense. Any Ideas? Extremely small coin. I might have the reverse wrong side up [ATTACH]...
One more source to add , I should have done this one in the beginning. Sommer catalog written 2010, He gave 3 categories for grade, as will use...
Doug , I just know what SBCV noted forA1 average weight 7gm , small flans, no ornamentation and frequently overstruck Nicephorus I or Constantine...
Oh, I do agree with you on the rarity of these classes on the open market, however the find data for Thessalonica is an untouched data of rarity....
That example is nothing less than superb. Congratulations on being the care taker of that treasure @Al Kowsky
When we talk about rarity in the coin world we see how often a coin or a ruler comes to market, Unfortunately this can be skewed on how hot a...
A new one to add, not perfect but has character. It also fills an empty spot of the collection. [ATTACH] Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. AV...
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