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Re: Byzantine gold question
Hi, WCG. While I don't have a good feel for specific answers to your question (being more of a Roman guy), I'll contribute what tangential knowledge I have of Byzantine gold generally. It m… (View Post)1 -
Re: Possible ptomely coin
Agreed. The fabric is very modern looking, with a perfectly centered, round flan, and flat fields. The style of the obverse is a little odd looking, too. (View Post)2 -
Re: constantinople 330-337?
Yes, I think this is much earlier than the Constantinopolis commemoratives of the 4th century AD. The types are similar to those issues, as you mention, but the obverse inscription below the portrait… (View Post)2 -
Re: 1818 Brazil over 1796 ? Spanish 8 Real . Whats its value ? Is it worth sending to PCGS ?
In the left-hand cross point in the last photo, I can see the LIMAE monogram of the Lima mint in Peru. If you can figure out the last digit of the date, you'll have an exact attribution for the … (View Post)2 -
Re: Can someone please identify this coin?
You're welcome, and I'm glad it will continue its almost 1,700 year history in a YN's collection. I'm a hopeless generalist, so I collect just about any form of money. Roman coins… (View Post)1