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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Ancientnoob, post: 1673740, member: 44140&quot;]In recent months I have noticed an increase in Byzantine activity. I have also noticed a cold sweat and a desire to purchase Byzantine coins. I have seen many many many a coin for sale. Most are bronze and of low grade and poor strike. I must say I have seen some amazing Byzantine coins. I have never bought one. I wanted a gold one but could never take the plunge. A rather worn yet special bronze Anonymous Follis featuring Big J on the obverse and Jesus Christ King of Kings reverse, was given to me by a friend and fellow member. Remarkably this is how I lost my Byzantine virginity.</p><p><br /></p><p>Now I just picked up something I never saw before.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><font face="arial"><font size="3">JOHN I TZIMISCES 969-976 A.D. AR MILIARESION CONSTANTINOPLE MINT</font></font></b></p><p><br /></p><p>+IHSUS XRISTUS NICA - Cross crosslet on globus above two steps; at centre, circular medallion with facing bust of John dividing the inscription I/W - A/N</p><p><span style="color: #000000"><font face="Tahoma">+IWANN&#039; / EN / XW / AVTO / CRAT&#039; EVSEb&#039; / bASILEVS / RWMAIW - Legend in lines</font></span></p><p><span style="color: #000000"><font face="Tahoma">SB 1792</font></span>[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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