Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Byzantine Weights from Roman Coins, something new to me
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="rrdenarius, post: 4600783, member: 75525"]I agree, the weight seems thick for a LRB. The right weight is 3.1 mm thick vs 2.1 mm for left. The sides of all the square weights are straight. </p><p>I do not know how the seller determined dating for these, but 5th to 7th centuries would be 100+ years after the coins were struck. The dies were probably not around that long.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="rrdenarius, post: 4600783, member: 75525"]I agree, the weight seems thick for a LRB. The right weight is 3.1 mm thick vs 2.1 mm for left. The sides of all the square weights are straight. I do not know how the seller determined dating for these, but 5th to 7th centuries would be 100+ years after the coins were struck. The dies were probably not around that long.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
Byzantine Weights from Roman Coins, something new to me
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...