wonderfully struck!
Michael II Comnenus-Ducas. Despot of Epiros, 1237-1271. BI Aspron Trachy (14mm, 0.64 g, 6h). Arta mint. Half-length figure of St. Theodore facing,...
[ATTACH] There she is in all her glory...1 year of watching and waiting later, this highly important book is finally mine! Created as part of a...
Nice catch. I didn’t even notice NGC misspelled/misidentified this coin. I’m not a big fan of grading for the reasons above. Why would I pay money...
Lovely coin! I have really enjoyed researching these...if they weren't so expensive maybe I could envisage myself as a collector of them:(
Theodosius, with Maurice Tiberius and Constantia. 590-602. AR Half Siliqua Light weight issue. Carthage mint. Struck 597-602. Helmeted, draped,...
Im not a big slab fan and I agree. These paper certificates are actually a very nice compromise. Those who likes grades can use that information...
I recently acquired a coin type I thought I would never have the privilege to own: A Byzantine-Papal Siliqua! These highly rare and intriguing...
[MEDIA] Check out this new video from the Classical Numismatics channel! In the spirit of the video, do you have an ancient gold coin to share?...
Leo Gabalas used the term Caesar on his Rhodian coinage up to the 1250s. Beyond that, I don't believe it was used again on Roman/Byzantine coins...
You are correct! This reverse is actually highly interesting yet not quite a fantasy design! It appears to be loosely based on quite the coin...A...
This is difficult to say. All things being considered, the Constantinople mint is not known for its quality during this time (and beyond). I don't...
I will take Ravenna mint early Byzantine bronzes in any condition! :D
Its challenging. I tend to take a 99/1 view on these...for every 99 poorly preserved examples, there is 1 in amazing condition. There seems to be...
Agreed. Even these trachys are creeping up in prices....might as well enjoy the group lot finds while we can:sorry:
Sear 2154 Obv: MP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary standing facing, orans , with Christ medallion on breast. Rev: Pelleted cross, with crescent ends; all...
Part 4. Nicaea and the Restored Empire Michael VIII Continued Sear 2323 Rare Dynastic issue Half-length bust of St. Theodore facing, holding spear...
Part 3. Nicean Empire Theodore I Lascaris Sear 2062 Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne / Theodore standing facing, holding cruciform...
Part 2. Thessalonican Trachys Continued Despot Manuel I Ducas Sear 2182 (rare) Obv: Half-length facing bust of St. Theodore, holding spear and...
I have an update on my collection and future focuses. I have been collecting ancient coins for about 4 years now but only byzantine for the last...
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