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Super-excited I finally got one of my dream coins (any Ostrogothic coin)    . This one might as well have cost me my arm and leg; the most I've paid for any coin. But I justify it by making it my Christmas/graduation gift, and its well worth it. This is the coin I referred to back in the other thread. Just a bit of the background of the Ostrogothic Kingdom in Italy: After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476 AD, Italy fell under the complete control of the barbarians. First came Odoacer, then the Ostrogoths took over and Theodoric became master of Italy. His reign was the most prosperous period for Italy since the late 4th century, and he was held in high regard, not only by the Ostrogoths but by his Roman subjects as well. Then came the insignificant reign of his grandson, Athalaric, who took the throne when Theodoric died. Then, in 534 AD, Theodahad became king, and it was during his regency that the Byzantines under Justinian I invaded Italy to regain it for the empire, starting the Gothic War. He was executed under orders of Witiges after only 2 years as king. Theodahad (534-536 AD) Decanummium Obv: INVICTA ROMA, Roma helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust right Rev: DN THEODAHATVS REX within wreath, Rome mint 17 mm  I know how much you guys like maps  , so here's one of Europe during that time, including the Ostrogothic Kingdom:  Edited by VisigothKing
12/26/2012 8:37 pm
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Fantastic coin and the first one that I have seen of this ruler. This had to be very expensive. Would you care to share what you paid for it?
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Impressive. I haven't seen one of these either.
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Congrats => nice pickup!!  |
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Better than most I've seen and worth owning for certain
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Vk, totally awesome, I have to get one of these...  ....thats the problem with Ancients you have to one of each and the only person I know that has all....Doug.. |
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ValiantKnight: What you have shown, for me, is a very significant coin. I have been looking for some years for post Roman coins of Europe, and that piece would sit very nicely in my collection.
Coins of the Dark Ages of Western Europe are always difficult to obtain.
With such coins, you are really competing against the museums, and consideration should be given to bequesting them to a museum when you die.
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Very nice coin. Expensive too, I bet.
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Amazing piece of history!
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Vk, did you get this from Guy Clark, if you did it was a big purchase..Wow..very nice coin..  |
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Glad you all like it!  Quote:
Would you care to share what you paid for it? Shelled out $220 for it, so I'm basically not going to be able to buy anything for a while  But like I said, it was worth it Quote:
Vk, did you get this from Guy Clark No, from somewhere else. But if he sells Germanic coinage, then I wouldn't mind taking a look at his inventory (when my coffers replenish of course ) Yup this coin is definitely in the top five of my collection (when I finally have it in hand)  |
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Great work Jango, loving the coin and the post. Have one of these , one of these  , and one of these These later coins are well worth 'reading-up' on. Edited by bobbyhelmet
12/26/2012 8:36 pm
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These later coins are well worth 'reading-up' on. I agree, the coins and the era itself are fascinating |
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Edited by VisigothKing
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