Byzantine gold – sources 9th century

RWB · January 24, 2009 2:40AM

During the reigns of Michael II, Theophilus and Michael III (/Theodora) the eastern Roman Empire seemed to have acquired some new, unknown source of gold. Theories of “new mines” are never specific enough or supported by suitable references.

Have any new theories been presented on this?

GDJMSP · January 24, 2009 5:40AM

It was about that time that gold from the mines of central Africa began to first show up around the Mediterranean.

RWB · January 24, 2009 9:02AM

Thanks! Can you point to something more specific?

GDJMSP · January 25, 2009 4:43AM

References can found in the following -

Department of Economics
and Institute for Policy Analysis
University of Toronto
150 St. George Street
Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G7
Canada
24 May 2001
WORKING PAPER NO. 1 for 2001
UT-ECIPA-MUNRO-01-01

Essays In International Finance
No. 208 June 1998
by Charles Kindelberger

THE INFLUENCE OF INFORMATION COSTS ON THE
INTEGRATION OF FINANCIAL MARKETS:
NORTHERN EUROPE, 1350-15601
Institute of Economic History
Humboldt University of Berlin
May 2006
by Oliver Volckart

I have other files on medieval economic development that are more specific, but apparently they have become corrupted. I shall to see if I can salavage the info :-(

Doogy · January 25, 2009 4:47AM

is it only coincidence that Doug brings forth his vast amount of knowledge when an obscure gold coin query is brought forth?

(i'm thinking he lurks quite often, waiting for 'million dollar question' to pop up)

GDJMSP · January 25, 2009 5:35AM

<< <i>is it only coincidence that Doug brings forth his vast amount of knowledge when an obscure gold coin query is brought forth?

(i'm thinking he lurks quite often, waiting for 'million dollar question' to pop up)

>>

I'm like Chicken Man Doug - I'm everywhere, I'm everywhere !! I'm just not as loud and noticeable as he is

And hey ! No comments from the peanut gallery on that

mojorizn · January 25, 2009 9:27AM

A great book with many numismatic references is "A Short History of Byzantium" by John Julius Norwich. FYI

Mojo

RWB · February 1, 2009 7:20AM

I have Norwich's 3 vol set plus other references, but they all shrug and say "from Africa" or "from Macedonia" or....

Byzantine gold – sources 9th century

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