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This one hasn't arrived yet so I don't have the size and weight yet AR Drachm Sasanian Pretender King Hormizd VI 631-632 AD WYHC mint Hormizd VI was a pretender that ruled from Nisibis after the death of Khosrau II. He was a grandson of Khosrau II. The coin is a bit ratty around the edge, but this is a rare type.   |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Impressive coin, Ron. The edge chipping doesn't detract much at all. Congrats on picking up a rarity...very nice.
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Nice con Ron! Really like the toning and some nice detail.. You've been picking up some nice coins of this series lately. I'd love to see a group shot  Congrats Paul |
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Thanks Bob and Paul, I will post a picture of the group when I get a chance.
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Rest in Peace
United States
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Very nice, very strong. Clipping gives it a bit of originally, rather than a distraction.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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That's a nice example. I picked this up from a junk lot(for next to nothing), Is it the same coin?. I never bothered to attribute it since A - I know nothing about Sasanian coinage & B. It's in pieces. Is getting it repaired worth it and does it hurt the value? How about Crazy glue?    Edited by travelcoin
04/03/2018 2:48 pm
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United States
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TC your coin appears to be Khosrau II.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1120 Posts |
Thanks echinzento, it's amazing how you can tell.
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Moderator
United States
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"If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Aha! Thanks Spence. BTW am I crazy gluing this? Has anyone done this before?
Edited by travelcoin
04/04/2018 8:50 pm
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United States
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am a crazy gluing this? I don't think that glue will hold it as the coin is too thin. You could try brazing the pieces together (@finn or @crazyb0 was selling a gold Byzantine scyphate like that a while back). I can't imagine that there is much numismatic value left regardless of what you do to it. "If you climb a good tree, you get a push."
-----Ghanaian proverb
"The danger we all now face is distinguishing between what is authentic and what is performed."
-----King Adz
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United States
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I wouldn't bother trying to glue it. Coins of Khurso II are plentiful and you can buy a nice one for around $30 or so.
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Pillar of the Community
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The previous owner had scotch tape on it and I'm afraid to remove it for fear of damaging it further.Leaving it as is.
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