Never seen one and need a starting point

Discussion in 'Ancient Coins' started by Inspector43, Jun 24, 2020.

  1. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    I am almost finished with this but have no idea what it is or where to start on the identification. Any help would be appreciated.
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  3. red_spork

    red_spork Triumvir monetalis

    It's Byzantine
     
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  4. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

    Thanks
     
  5. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    Rotate your first pic 90 degrees to the right to reveal letter "K"

    This is a half-follis of 20 nummi. No obverse to speak of so that's all you're goiing to get
     
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  6. Inspector43

    Inspector43 More than 75 Years Active Collecting Supporter

  7. hotwheelsearl

    hotwheelsearl Well-Known Member

    It's possible it may be from the Justinian era, 6th-7th century?
     
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  8. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I can't tell which side is "up" on the obverse, but the reverse is definitely a half follis. ANNO to the right of the "K". Looks like maybe "TES" underneath for the mintmark and a θ and cross above the K.
     
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  9. gsimonel

    gsimonel Well-Known Member

    I think I also see TES, which would make it from Thessalonica.
     
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