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CasualDave New Member Canada 23 Posts	Posted 06/30/2013 9:13 pm Afternoon all, Recently I received a coin off an auction that was supposed to be a Manual 1/2 Tetarteron. The coin I received was not the coin that was pictured. Not a huge deal seeing I didn't spend much,the seller was helpful, and will be sending me the coin I was supposed to get. Now I am just wondering, what is this one? Thanks in advance. David * Moved by Staff to a more appropriate forum. * Report this Post to the Staff

Pheroow Valued Member United Arab Emirates 283 Posts	Posted 07/01/2013 12:44 pm Not an expert at identifying unknown coins. I have seen a similar one that was a spanish maravedis. I know it most probably isn't. Lol do not blame me. Report this Post to the Staff
jcmworld Pillar of the Community United States 567 Posts	Posted 07/01/2013 11:50 pm Well it's Byzantine. I can't make out the obverse legends on the photograph and the reverse looks obliterated, so hard to tell what mint. Busts with that style robes were used from the 8th to 13th centuries. Definitely not a tetarteron of Manuel though. Have any better scans with the obverse legends readable? Also would suggest moving this to the Ancients forum, more people who collect Byz. will see it there. Report this Post to the Staff
CasualDave New Member Canada 23 Posts	Posted 07/03/2013 5:42 pm Thanks for the help! I will have to try taking some better pictures, not my strongest point yet. If a mod can move this to the ancient side that would be appreciated. I'm not sure if I can move it. Thanks! Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 07/05/2013 1:47 pm It's difficult to say 100% but I believe your coin is an AE half Tetarteron of John II either Sear # 1954 or 1955. That's the closest I can get without a reverse to help out. Report this Post to the Staff
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