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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I have been offered to buy this coin, but neither me or the seller have any idea what it is. If any of the expert have a idea ...or opinion I would be very thankful to hear it. Questions I have - what is it - is it real - is it worth anything in this condition (looks like a dug coin) - What would be a good offer   |
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Pillar of the Community
Russian Federation
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It's a Byzantine follis (40 nummi) from the reign of Anastasius. That's pretty much all I can say; don't know much about these  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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It is Byzantine. Looks like Anastasius I think? Constantinople mint. Besides that I can't tell you much. Ski will knw more.
This would probably be a good practice one to get familiar with Wildwinds for you. I feel like it won't be the rarest of types so there should be a nice example on there.
Looks real to me at least.
As for prices I don't know Byzantine's aren't exactly my thing.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Bedrock of the Community
 United States
11951 Posts |
Thank you all
I will check out the links and see if I can find one like it ..
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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It looks like a very nice starter coin. Probably impressive size too ! Not in great condition but probably a good deal for under $30. At $40 or $50 you might shop around or at least think about. I do not collect Byzantine but the larger ones are impressive. I may be under valuing it but I am a proud cheapskate !
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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FR I think I may almost be a bigger cheapskate then you right now! I don't know if I could go as high as $30 for that one.
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Moderator
 United States
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This is a very nice example of Sear #22. Only issued with the epsilon officina, Constantinople mint, star on left and crescent in right field. What makes it more interesting is the star on the shoulder. I haven't seen that before.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Well it does appear to me to one of the large sized 35mm Byzantines. Seeing I have weakness for jumbo AE's I might fork out 30 clams.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I thought I would check this out more after supper .. but it looks like echizento nailed it SB22 http://wildwinds.com/coins/sb/i.htmlI am sure I can picked this coin up for $15 to $20 I am a little concerned about the dirt .. if I get it should I try and soak it .. to get more dirt off? I forgot to post/take some pictures of it with other coins, so all could see the size. At it's widest point it is bigger then a U.S. half dollar (30.6mm), but smaller than a Morgan dollar (38mm). Not everyone said ... but I am guessing from the responses that this coin looks real. Thank you all again for your postings.. I think I am learning a little with each coin I find. |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
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I wouldn't worry too much about the dirt. Personally I think it accents the coin really nicely. The size sounds right for what FR said for one of the "big" Byzantine's.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I agree ! Leave well enough alone. You will not increase the value of the piece and once removed what's done is done. You will need to bury it for another 1000 years !
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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I will take your advice and leave it alone. I did enjoy reading about Anastasius I, especially the part Quote:
At the end of his reign, he left the Imperial treasury richer by 23,000,000 solidi or 320,000 pounds of gold.[4] We need rulers like that today  |
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United States
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The coin looks like it has a nice sand patina so I wouldn't clean it at all. If you can get the coin for $20 that's a great deal. Considering that this type was only produced at one officina and with the extra detail on the shoulder piece. I would value at $60-$80.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I'm with echizento in this one.
A) the attribution is correct.
B) the coin is 1000% real
C) do NOT clean THIS coin
D) I am weaker than FR, I would be happy at $50 clams. If you can get it for 15 - 20 go for it
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