Log in or Sign up
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
What is the most you've ever spent on an ancient coin?
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="BenSi, post: 8277857, member: 95174"]Most of what I collect 12th century Eastern Roman coins fall up to $500, I do have several beyond that and two that broke the $1500 mark. </p><p><br /></p><p>This is a rare Thessalonica minted Hyperpyron of Manuel Comnenus , It came with a cert from David Sear who also graded it aEF . The main differences on this coin vs the Constantinople issue, is the die is slightly smaller, the coin is a bit more concaved and the emperors Globus Cruiciger has a plain cross on it. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]1461724[/ATTACH] </p><p>Thessalonica Mint</p><p>Sear 1971 / DOC 1f</p><p>Gold, 4.52 grams, 29 mm</p><p>ACCS certification 48NO/B/D/OD</p><p><br /></p><p>As I try to finish off the century I just have the higher cost ones left, Several Alexius ( All hard to get) , a couple of rare Manuel Electrum Aspron trachea and a Hyperpyron for Andronicus ( I am very weary of forgeries here.) and Alexius III Hyperpyron. Less than 10 coins I am just waiting for them to come to market.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="BenSi, post: 8277857, member: 95174"]Most of what I collect 12th century Eastern Roman coins fall up to $500, I do have several beyond that and two that broke the $1500 mark. This is a rare Thessalonica minted Hyperpyron of Manuel Comnenus , It came with a cert from David Sear who also graded it aEF . The main differences on this coin vs the Constantinople issue, is the die is slightly smaller, the coin is a bit more concaved and the emperors Globus Cruiciger has a plain cross on it. [ATTACH=full]1461724[/ATTACH] Thessalonica Mint Sear 1971 / DOC 1f Gold, 4.52 grams, 29 mm ACCS certification 48NO/B/D/OD As I try to finish off the century I just have the higher cost ones left, Several Alexius ( All hard to get) , a couple of rare Manuel Electrum Aspron trachea and a Hyperpyron for Andronicus ( I am very weary of forgeries here.) and Alexius III Hyperpyron. Less than 10 coins I am just waiting for them to come to market.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Coin Talk
Home
Forums
>
Coin Forums
>
Ancient Coins
>
What is the most you've ever spent on an ancient coin?
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Competitions
Competitions
Quick Links
Competition Index
Rules, Terms & Conditions
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Showcase
Showcase
Quick Links
Search Items
Most Active Members
New Items
Directory
Directory
Quick Links
Directory Home
New Listings
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Sponsors
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...