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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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Great coin! I have become more interested in these lately and would like a solidus of Justinian.
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Bedrock of the Community
Australia
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Excellent write-up.  The later Byzantine solidii are more numerously available than the aureii of the earlier Roman Empire, and therefore much more affordable. Very nice acquisition nonetheless!
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Pillar of the Community
United Kingdom
2624 Posts |
Great coin and good choice for a gold addition that is vaguely affordable.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4778 Posts |
Thanks for the additional comments!
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4778 Posts |
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Valued Member
United States
129 Posts |
Congratulations, and nice run-down of the history.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4778 Posts |
I finally have it in hand:  And a group photo of my only gold coins: 
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Pillar of the Community
United States
7066 Posts |
Congrats on your new arrival! Impressive pair of coins there. 
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4778 Posts |
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
I really have to get some of these. Congrats on a super coin.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4778 Posts |
Thanks Ron. Fortunately Byzantine solidii are among the cheapest options for ancient/medieval gold. But I think those miniscule Indian gold coins take the cake when it comes to cheap gold!
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Moderator
 United States
23731 Posts |
As much as I would love to own some ancient gold coins, I'm more partial to silver ones. There is nothing like a large heavy tetradrachm.
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
4778 Posts |
Please feel free to post your Byzantine gold, any gold coins, or any Byzantine coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
549 Posts |
Very nice writeup. Much of the fun of ancient coins is learning the related history. Thanks!
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