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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;dougsmit, post: 995180, member: 19463&quot;]Gold plated copper cores are not all that uncommon especially in the Byzantine period. Top is Basil II and Constantine VIII; bottom is Basil I and Constantine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Also note that some silver coatings tone with a gold like color so it is possible to find a gold looking plated coin with no gold at all.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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