I just found this when I was googling for something else: http://labarum.info/lbr/index.php?s...=Search&sf_state=&sf_ruler=&sf_mint=&sf_denom= You just either put the Sear number or the name of the ruler, and then it pops up. - And if you click on the text of any the coins then a description will appear. Nobody has ever linked to it here unlike Wildwinds, so I think it might be interesting for you to know that it exists and maybe find it more usefull/easier than wildwinds. They start from Anastasius(because of his monetary reform), and not from Arcadius.
I tried it on Justinian and on Anastasius, clicked the AE box, and nothing showed up except a message saying "coin not found" - not sure how it works.
An interesting feature...go to advanced search. Type "Byzantine" into the "state" box and click search. You will get a list of all the coins they have in the database.
That was my mistake because I provided one link where I wrote "1" - So you should actually delete that number. There is a "Sear"-box and a "Search"-box. Here is the correct link: http://labarum.info/lbr/index.php?s...Search&sf_state=&sf_ruler=&sf_mint=&sf_denom= "Sear" is for the reference number, and "Search" for the ruler.
Beautiful! I got my first 2 Byzantine coins, and I was just about to purchase a copy of Sear's book for future identification. I think this website fits the bill though. Thank you for sharing, kind Herberto!
I was aware of that site. It has majority of the same coins as wildwinds, but several of the coins have been updated based on recent auction sales. Some of my coins are listed there as well. Still, it is my goto site for quick verification of sear coins. Note that it does not have all the coins that are listed in sear as there are several missing...
This might be a little off-topic, but would it be worthwhile to get Sear's book? Is there a lot of additional information about the coins that you wouldn't find in other places? I'm very tempted.
IMHO Sear's books are well worth it. I only have the ones I need for my particular foci, but I am tempted to buy the others. I really like the additional information given on the historical figures that are represented on the coins. These blurbs make very interesting reading. try to find a second hand or discounted copy of the latest edition. they are out there.
Yes, if you have any interest in Byzantine coins. I have a large ancient-coin library and use Sear's Byzantine Coins and their Values a lot. If all you want is a Sear ID number you can probably find that on-line and any Byzantine coin you buy will probably come with it given. but Sear does have more information (including years and officina numbers attested) and serves as a great checklist. I recommend it.
I second Orfew's comment. The books are really the way to go if you are truly into Byzantine coins. There are so many good information that just can not be obtained from these websites, but if you are in a hurry, the sites do help...