Could this be the next addition to the Holey Gold Hat? I sure hope so!

lordmarcovan

A friend is both live-bidding and Internet-bidding in the American Numismatic Rarities auction, on my behalf.





<< <i>Zeno (emperor of the East, A.D. 476-491). AV Solidus. Thessalonica, A.D. 476 or later. RIC 941. Metcalf 223. Choice VF.

4.27 grams, 20.40 mm. Obv Helmeted, cuirassed bust three-quarters facing of Zeno, holding spear and decorated shield. Rev Victory standing l., holding long cross, two stars in field. A scarcer issue. Scratched in right obverse field and holed, otherwise Choice VF. ($80-130) >>



What could be cooler than some ancient gold for my hat, hmm?

How 'bout some ancient gold with an Eliasberg pedigree?

Keep your fingers crossed for me.

trozau

Hope you get it. And make sure you secure it well.

goldrush00013

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

That is awesome!

AuldFartte

That's the coolest "holey" I've ever seen

CIVITAS

Hmm. Thessalonica mint too. That can't be common.

sumnom

Far Cool! That's gonna look great on the hat. Put it on the front!

Udo

Good luck

Cladiator

can't wait to see your own pics of it when it arrives

Aethelred

Due to the hole I can't make out all of the mm, but it looks like Constantinople to me, neat either way

laurentyvan

Not to put too fine a pont on this LordM, but what is it like to move with that outfit on? Have you had to change your walk to accomodate (how many ounces of gold and silver?)the swing and balance of the coinage on the holey vest and hat?

Let me hasten to say that you can probably do more for the hobby with your unique look than almost anything else I can think of! I think its ultimately cool!

ajaan

<< <i>but what is it like to move with that outfit on? >>


I would like to answer that from someone who has seen him move around with that outfit on, but I'll refrain.

CIVITAS

<< <i>Due to the hole I can't make out all of the mm, but it looks like Constantinople to me, neat either way >>



Nearly all late Roman and Byzantine solidi have "CONOB" or "COMOB" in the exergue. The key to differentiation is style. Here is a Constantinople mint coin:



Notice the style is MUCH finer.

Aethelred

I really do seem to learn something new here every day, thank you Josh!

vrtech99sboss

Very cool! Good luck!

shirohniichan

Why would anyone collect coins with holes in them?!

So, did you win it?

dthigpen

I appreciated the heads up, LordM.

goldrush00013

<< <i>I appreciated the heads up, LordM. >>

cosmicdebris

<< <i>I appreciated the heads up, LordM. >>

uncleb

Good luck in your piercuits.

DorkGirl

Did you get it?

oreville

LordM:

Well?

We all have a right to know!

lordmarcovan

<< <i>Not to put too fine a pont on this LordM, but what is it like to move with that outfit on? >>



No worse than a winter coat, weightwise. It's quite well-balanced, actually, with the large cent date set on the back of the vest acting as a counterweight to all the coins on the front. (Without those, it would pull down in front considerably.) I think it weighs around four pounds.

As to how many ounces of silver and gold are on there, I have no idea.

My mysterious friend won it but the hammer price was a little over $310, which is almost double my previous highest price paid for a holed coin. (My $3 gold piece cost me $160 and the 1794 cent about $140 or so.)

Ouch. It'll be some time before I can pay him for it.

WhiteLighnin

<< <i>[

My mysterious friend won it but the hammer price was a little over $310, which is almost double my previous highest price paid for a holed coin. (My $3 gold piece cost me $160 and the 1794 cent about $140 or so.)

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COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

dthigpen

It's a very nice piece, Congratulations.

ms700

Wonderful coin, congrats! This is a beautiful coin and so well struck. Very reasonably priced since this one is rare and hard to find. Here is a link to all about Zeno. Link to Eastern Roman Empire (Byzantine Empire after AD 476) Emperor Zeno

northcoin

By the way, I enjoyed the recent article in Coin World referencing your "holey" collection. PM me if you feel your friend overspent and you are in need of someone else to reimburse him.