Since it's Easter, I thought I would share a coin I have had for awhile that is perfect for today. Won this for a cool $20 shipped. I've wanted this type for the longest time. A coin featuring the resurrection of Christ. The obverse isn't great, but in had, at different tilts, you can make out the faces clearly. All that matters to me was the reverse and a full face on that is the $. Andrea Dandolo (1342-1354 A.D.) AR Mezzanino nuovo O: AN DADVL SM VENE DVX, Doge and St. Mark holding banner, P in ex. R: •XPS•RES-VRESIT•, Christ emerging from tomb, holding banner and cross. .77g 15mm Biaggi 2822
One week early - Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη! The above translates to, “He is risen indeed!”, the response to “Christ is risen.”
Nice coin! Yeah, Palm Sunday for Orthodox Christians today. Happy Palm Sunday! Ἀληθῶς ἀνέστη to those who follow the Gregorian Calendar!
That is a fascinating coin! The years of the coin's circulation were some of the most devastating for Europe and Asia. The Pneumonic Plague 1346–1353 (Black Death) was raging and killing 30–50% of the population. Thanks for posting it, Mat!
I'm a Orthodox Atheist, I'm too old to hunt Easter Eggs, and I'm too chubby to stuff my face with chocolate, so it's just another day to me
Hah!!! It would be rather miraculous if I had eggs in my fridge, considering that the only "cooking" that I do is in the microwave. Although, if I opened my fridge this morning and found some eggs I wouldn't complain. "Feeding of the Cherd" wouldn't make for as good a story as the "Feeding of the Masses", but I'll take what I can get!!
Only $20!?!? Man. I've been looking for one of these since I first saw one on CT. They don't come up very often! You're right it's the reverse that matters, and yours is a beaut! Congrats!! Here's my best Easter coin:
That’s an impressive coin @Mat. The reverse is quite nice. Even though I would have no other coins like it, I would be happy to add one into my collection. Also, that was a great price you paid. Congrats, and thanks for sharing.
