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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;kevin McGonigal, post: 2725034, member: 72790&quot;]I purchased what appears to be a typical Byzantine solidus of Justinian I. Nothing unusual about its image, inscriptions or its appearance except that it appears to have been struck in silver. The coin shop owner, who is not well versed in ancients, had it listed as an ancient copy. Maybe. I apologize for my inability to post any pix. just imagine a Justinian solidus in silver, with some apparent wear. It rings like a bell when dropped and weighs in at 2.5 grams. Of course I am not asking for opinions about its worth or authenticity just whether or not the Byzantines ever issued a solidus appearing coin in silver as an emergency issue or for use among barbarians. Its inscriptions are clear, crisp and accurate so it does not look like a barbarian copy. Thanks for any information.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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