🥇 BANNER NICEFORO & STAURACIO Gold Coin. 802-811 AD

vince76

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This is my second gold coin. The first one was in pieces :)
After finding this simple ring, for sure of the same period, 8-9 cent AD, i took a very narrow path to get out of the difficult terrain.
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Heading west, there was a good spot to enjoy dhe great view. It was a 4 mq plain area before going down the hill. The signal was loud and clear. Bronze medallion, 8th-12-th AD.
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Next, I was heading down the hill and I already spotted a small area without vegetation. It looked interesting. On my way, a few coins came out.
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Heading to that small clean area I had a very good feeling. The first signal was my own spade :) but the second one was a very short loud sound. It was hot and I was not using the headphones. The coin was right on the surface. I don't remember what happend next ��( I will check the clip).


Nikephoros I and Staurakios GOLD Tremissis, 802-811 AD.

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by the way.

Nikephoros seized the throne of the Byzantine Empire from Empress Irene in 802, and elevated Staurakios to co-emperor in December 803. After Nikephoros fell in the Battle of Pliska on 26 July 811, Staurakios was declared emperor, despite his severe injuries from the battle. His reign was short due to the political uncertainties surrounding his wounds, which included the severing of his spine; he was usurped by his brother-in-law, Michael I Rangabe, on 2 October 811. After being removed from power, he was sent to live in a monastery, where he stayed until he died of gangrene or poisoning.

I added a short clip(the best part) just for fun.



It looks like like a quick adventure but it was a 8 hours of swinging ��.
Thank you for reading.
 

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Fortunately, it doesn't happen everyday, otherwise I would drive crazy:tongue3:
 

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Congrats , that coin is
"Awesome " .

Wish I found it ,$$$$
haha

Thanks for thread and Congrats

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Incredible !
 

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What a unique find, nicely done!

All the best,

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Upon revisiting this thread... and NOW know what you've found... never seen this coin before.. saw was gold and thought it was screwed up in some way and someone would pin it down.

Quite frankly I forgot about your find altogether Vince... apologies... I am a space cadet these days it seems.

Anyway... I WONT forget it now. :)

So... One word describes your find... WOW ! ! !

Ok ... err 2 words...

BANNER !
 

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That's the greatest signature block quote I've ever seen on Treasurenet. You should have an old stogy hanging from your mouth as you say the words ;-)
 

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Amazing!!!!! Congrats on a killer find and the video is awesome
 

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To these eyes, it looks like your (fabulous) tremissis is Sears 1612 "Byzantine Coins and Their Values" (Syracuse mint)
BANNER vote here.
Don.....

Dude u are so lucky to live were u are those are great finds. GOOD LUCK HUNTING
 

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Upon revisiting this thread... and NOW know what you've found... never seen this coin before.. saw was gold and thought it was screwed up in some way and someone would pin it down.

Quite frankly I forgot about your find altogether Vince... apologies... I am a space cadet these days it seems.

Anyway... I WONT forget it now. :)

So... One word describes your find... WOW ! ! !

Ok ... err 2 words...

BANNER !

Thanks AARC! It's not your fault. They had these strange portraits. :)
 

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That's the greatest signature block quote I've ever seen on Treasurenet. You should have an old stogy hanging from your mouth as you say the words ;-)

Hahaha, you're right!
 

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My kids said who's laughs like that and I said me if I ever find a good coin! Loved the video,good stuff!
 

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