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 Istros, Thrace, 12.5mm, 1.4g, 475 - 350 B.C. obv: Wheel with four spokes rev: IΣT The first bronze coins of Istros were these cast wheel types. |
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Not the best, but its something for the I: Ionia Type : Greek Region : IONIA City : Miletos Metal : Silver Denomination : AR diobol Date Struck : AD Late 6th-5th Century Diameter : 9.5 mm Weight : 1.07g Obverse Description : Forepart of a lion left, head turned to look back over shoulder Reverse Description : Stellete pattern Primary Reference : SNG Kayhan 462-7   |
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ahhhh...MV beat me to ivan iv, well played sir! I dig those little wire coins. VAL beat me to issac ii, the second thing thap popped in my head. wish I had an "I" greek archaic to go with the nice coins above. let's see... how about ivan alexander, left with michal asen iv on the reveres of this 14th century silver gosh from bulgaria(i assume the jesus side is the obverse).   this one my be cheating a tad bit..   a justinian I (spelled with an I, Ivst...) 10 (Iota) nummi |
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Well as I forgot to post these under 'E', I am going to squeeze them past the rules under 'I'! What is more I am going for a trinity of three in one, as I acquired them as a single lot.  Ephesus, IONIA. AE15, c.320-300BC, 3.2g. Ref. SNGCop 260-1var., SGCV 4402. Obv. Bee, Ε/Φ. Rev. Stag kneeling l., head r., astragalus above l., magistrates name l. ?ΣΥΠΕΙΟΝ  2 x Ephesus, IONIA. tetartemorions, 5-6mm, c.500-420BC, 0.14g. Ref. ?uncertain, Obv. Bee, Rev. Bird or eagle head r.   Edited by Valecrucis
11/22/2014 3:04 pm
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  Blanca of Queen Isabella I of Castille (1474-1504) & King Ferdinand II of Aragon (1479-1516) - CC#1898+ Obverse: .FERNANDVS.ET.X around crowned 'sFs' design in dotted circle Reverse: REX.ET.REG.CAST.X around crowned '*I*' design in dotted circle |
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I don't know a lot about these PP, but the style on your coin is interesting. It seems more primitive compared to mine. I wonder if there were local contemporary imitations of these coins? Or is such variation in style quite normal?
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VC I have no idea. I had it for a few months, unable to identify it. Somebody (John, from Triskeles Auction House in the US) used to stop by the forum from time to time, he identified it. It is certainly not one of the more artistic examples around.
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'I' without an Islamic coin would be incomplete, so let me post one I posted before:   AE Fals from 'Izz al din Kilij Arslan II ibn Mas'aud (AH551-AH588 = 1156-1192) Obverse: Horseman right Reverse: name |
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Blanca of Queen Isabella I of Castille hehehe I'm saving my Isabella (Ysabel) for "Y" because I don't think I'll have anything otherwise :) |
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hehehe I'm saving my Isabella (Ysabel) for "Y" because I don't think I'll have anything otherwise :) Trying to be tricky.  But yes, there are a few letters at the end of the alphabet which are not that easy. Might have to reserve a few coins with Zeus on it for 'Z'. |
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Nah not tricky at all. It is how it was spelled after all. :)
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11/23/2014 12:06 am
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  Denier Tournois from John of Gravina (1318-133), Principality of Achaea minted in Glarentza - CCS(94)#56 Obverse: +IOHS.P.ACHE around cross pattee Reverse: D'CLARENCIA around castle tornois, anulet each side of castle, M below |
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Justinian I (527 - 565) AE 40 Nummi, 538-539, Constantinople, 42.5mm, 23.28g, 180°, MIBE 95a; SB 163. Obv: D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield with figure on horseback; cross to right Rev: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, XII to right, B below; CON in ex.  |
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AR Miliarseion John I Tzimisces 969-976 Ihsus XRIstus nica IWANN EN XW AVTO CRAT bASILEVS RWMAIW Constantinople mint 21.6 mm x 2.62 grams SB 1792   |
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