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Durso New Member Turkey 1 Posts	Posted 06/28/2020 11:20 am Hi all, I surprisingly stumbled upon this coin while trekking in agean region of Turkey. It was in the middle of nowhere. I couldnt find exact copy on internet catalogues but it seem to be a follis from 6th century looking at similar coins. Its quite worn out and maybe lost some details on camera too. Do you have a vague idea what it is? Thank you. Report this Post to the Staff

Spence Moderator United States 34393 Posts	Posted 06/28/2020 12:34 pm @durso, first welcome to CCF. Second, I'm no expert, but big letter M makes me think Byzantine Empire. Others will be on who hopefully can add more info. "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 Report this Post to the Staff
louisvillekyshop CCF Advertiser United States 1303 Posts	Posted 06/28/2020 1:00 pm Could be Arab Byzantine as Well.... Report this Post to the Staff
january1may Pillar of the Community Russian Federation 5172 Posts	Posted 06/28/2020 1:05 pm probably 6th century follis. I don't think it's Arab-Byzantine; the extra lines look a lot more like it's been struck over something, though I can't figure out over what. It looks like the legend of the understrike should be visible at 11h on the M side, and to a lesser extent elsewhere. Better photos (of both sides) would help a lot. Report this Post to the Staff
echizento Moderator United States 23731 Posts	Posted 06/28/2020 3:04 pm I agree it is an Arab-Byzantine coin. Report this Post to the Staff
FVRIVS RVFVS Pillar of the Community United States 3433 Posts	Posted 06/28/2020 3:34 pm Photographing a dark object against a white background rarely gives much detail to the picture as the camera reads the brightness Neutral shades work better Black works best The camera will read the subject You may also need to wipe off your lens with a clean cotton cloth ! Finding these things is by far the best way to enjoy them The thrill of it ! I am jealous although I did once find something myself Kicking the dirt in Corinth I noticed a curious pebble When I looked closer I saw it was a 'toe' from a statue I was hooked for life ! Edited by FVRIVS RVFVS 06/28/2020 3:39 pm Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187446 Posts	Posted 06/29/2020 11:38 am to the Community! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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