Development Of Gold Coinage In Byzantine Empire

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Torquelover New Member China 16 Posts	Posted 04/04/2013 11:59 pm I have been collecting Gold Byzantine solidus for the past few years. During the period, I have researched on gold coinage during the period and will like to share some information. I hope the information will be useful to you in your search for Gold . Do correct me if I have provided incorrect information as I am very interested in gold coinage during the period. 1. Anastasius I (491 - 518) to Romanus II (959 - 963). Gold solidus of around 98% (24 carats) weighing in at 4.4g 2. Nicephorous II (963-969) to Nicephorus III (1078-1081). Issued gold histamenon that was slowly debased from 97% AU (24 carats) to 36% AU (9 Carats) 3. Alexius I (1092 - 1118) to Alexius III (1195 - 1204). Started issuing Hyperpyron (Curve coinage) of 87% AU. 4. Alexius IV (1204) to Michael VIII (1261-1282). Debased the gold content in the hyperpyron to 50-75% AU. Edited by Torquelover 04/05/2013 12:00 am Report this Post to the Staff

Gil-galad Pillar of the Community United States 2044 Posts	Posted 04/05/2013 12:03 am Let's see those coins! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 04/05/2013 01:48 am Report this Post to the Staff
Torquelover New Member China 16 Posts	Posted 04/06/2013 07:48 am Please pardon my photos. The quality is not very good from my iphone 1. Anastasius. SB5 Report this Post to the Staff
Ancientnoob Pillar of the Community United States 5155 Posts	Posted 04/10/2013 3:12 pm Despite the iphone photos (I have an iphone also), the coin awesome in one of the highest degrees. A collection to truly be proud of. Congrats. I look forward to seeing more of your Byzantine Gold. Report this Post to the Staff
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