For The Byzantine Fans, I Hope You Both Enjoy These

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chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4971 Posts	Posted 08/28/2015 6:51 pm byzantine coins aren't the most popular coins coin type here, most of them aren't very pretty. these are no exception, but they are pretty descent for their type. the first is a common coin, the second two are somewhat rare. this coin I purchased by mistake! I wanted a coin of tiberius ii constantine, I picked up this coin of maurice tiberius...because my brain locked up for some reason. realized what I had done the within 30 second of buying the coin. oh well, I didn't have a maurice tiberius half follis. Maurice Tiberius, regnal year 6 (587/8) AD, Æ half follis O:Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. R: Large K between regnal year; cross above; B beneath. Constantinople mint, 22 mm, 5.4 g Sear 497 i didn't know this byzantine coin was on my list until I saw it, didn't know the type existed. also, this coin is from the cherson mint...which was high on my byzantine list. Justinian I. 527-565. Æ pentanummium O: DN IVSTINIANS PP AV, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; R: VIC-TOR, Emperor standing facing, head left. holding spear and globe. Cherson mint. SB 197, 18x15 mm, 3.0g well, after I realized my mistake, I thought I may as well go ahead and buy an actual coin of tiberius ii constantine. also, I i didn't have a decanummium with the X (instead of the more common I). Tiberius II Constantine. 578-582. AE Decanummium O: crowned, draped, and cuirassed bust facing. R: large X; cross above. Constantinople mint. SB 436. 20 mm, 3.4 g Edited by chrsmat71 08/28/2015 8:19 pm Report this Post to the Staff

Kamnaskires Pillar of the Community United States 7066 Posts	Posted 08/28/2015 7:52 pm Great stuff as always, Chris. The figure on the reverse of number two appears to be holding a shield, not a globe. Could it be a be a pentanummium of Justin I, like this?: http://labarum.info/lbr/img/lbr01122.jpg Info for that link: Justin I. AE Pentanummium (5 nummi). Cherson mint. AV: DN IVSTINVS PP AVG Emperor, pearl diademed, draped, cuirassed bust right. RV: VIC-TOR, emperor standing, holding long cross and shield. DOC 371 Here's another, Chris, from a Cointalk thread that you participated in last year...This Justin I belongs to ValiantKnight: and another Justin, this from Beastcoins.com: Edited by Kamnaskires 08/28/2015 8:07 pm Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4971 Posts	Posted 08/28/2015 8:33 pm hey yeah, I think you're right bob...thanks! of to search a bit more...i thought I had it figured out. ok, here's the revised attribution.... Justin I AD 518-527, AE pentanummium Cherson mint (maybe justinian I according to some?) O: I was wrong about the legend as well, going with a coin on acearch I though was a match..i'll just leave this blank (i think it's blundered a bit anyway)> R:VICTOR; Emperor standing facing, head l., holding long cross and globe, hand resting on shield Sear 112 thanks again bob! Edited by chrsmat71 08/28/2015 8:45 pm Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 08/28/2015 8:48 pm Very nice coin Chris and Bob. I haven't been able to buy coins in so long I'm jealous Report this Post to the Staff
DavidUK Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 2624 Posts	Posted 08/29/2015 01:00 am I for one salute your new coins. I only have one Byzantine but its large and green with all its details. I might have to get something to keep it company. Report this Post to the Staff
tenbobbit Pillar of the Community United Kingdom 701 Posts	Posted 08/29/2015 03:04 am Nice pick ups Chrsmat Scrub the " holding globe " from your attribution for coin 2 as the " globe " you are seeing is part of the legend. Report this Post to the Staff
chrsmat71 Pillar of the Community United States 4971 Posts	Posted 08/29/2015 11:13 am thanks guys, yeah..i missed that attribution....thanks for the correction! Report this Post to the Staff
Topcat7 Pillar of the Community 1121 Posts	Posted 08/30/2015 6:32 pm You make Byzantine coins sound interesting, Chris. Thanks. Report this Post to the Staff
augustus1 Pillar of the Community United States 549 Posts	Posted 09/10/2015 9:16 pm Nice coins. Byzantine copper is inexpensive and the emperors have interesting stories. Sear's "Byzantine Coins and their Values" is a nearly complete list making it easy to see what is out there to collect. I recommend it. Report this Post to the Staff
orfew Pillar of the Community Canada 1269 Posts	Posted 09/10/2015 9:48 pm Great coins Report this Post to the Staff
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