A big byzantine coin, two silver and other bronze coins.

vince76

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Finally, after a rainy week today was sunny.

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I've been planing to search this new site weeks ago.
My first coin was this Big follis of Justinian I 525-567.
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Other byzantine coins came out but after I had lunch I was searching near a clif. It was a high tone and I prepared the pinpointer but didn't use it. I could see it.

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And than, leaving, I found another silver.

I am tired and I'm not writing any more. Just wanted to share it with you.

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Dyrrachium Drachm

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Denarius, Rome, 118 or 117 BC; AR (g 3,74; mm 19; h 8); Helmeted head of Roma r., behind, *, Rv. Victory in quadriga r., holding wreath and reins; below,

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Good night and sleep well.
 

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Mackaydon

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Vince, the split legend on the obverse reads D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG. The abbreviation DN (Donimus Noster) means 'our Lord' is displayed as the conventional beginning of title and includes the abbreviated title of the emperor, the 'perpetual Augustus': P(PER) P (DTWS) AVG (VSTVS). During the Roman period, split legends on the obverse of coins indicated that the ruler depicted with the senior Augustus. An unbroken obverse legend indicated a Caesar or junior Augustus. On earlier coins, the 'PP' stood for 'Pater Patriae'--father of our country.
Don......
PS: Keep posting those Byzantine coin pics; they are rarely shown and each represents a piece of history seldom seen on TNet.
 

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Vince, the split legend on the obverse reads D N IVSTINIANVS PP AVG. The abbreviation DN (Donimus Noster) means 'our Lord' is displayed as the conventional beginning of title and includes the abbreviated title of the emperor, the 'perpetual Augustus': P(PER) P (DTWS) AVG (VSTVS). During the Roman period, split legends on the obverse of coins indicated that the ruler depicted with the senior Augustus. An unbroken obverse legend indicated a Caesar or junior Augustus. On earlier coins, the 'PP' stood for 'Pater Patriae'--father of our country.
Don......
PS: Keep posting those Byzantine coin pics; they are rarely shown and each represents a piece of history seldom seen on TNet.

Thanks a lot Don. That's really a lot if fantastic information. For sure I will post other byzantine coins, as soon as I have some free time, you know :)
 

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Vince wo I'm blown away by those I would love one of those in my display case and the view of the land is like a fantasy world gorgeous. I live in a boring town founded in 1826 is with not much scenery.. Great job my friend I'm glad your doing so well keep at it.. Thanks for posting your finds freaking amazing Thanks !!!Tommy
 

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Vince wo I'm blown away by those I would love one of those in my display case and the view of the land is like a fantasy world gorgeous. I live in a boring town founded in 1826 is with not much scenery.. Great job my friend I'm glad your doing so well keep at it.. Thanks for posting your finds freaking amazing Thanks !!!Tommy

Thanks Tommy
Its an old post from last year. It seems like I'm becoming nostalgic.
Even my city is becoming boring but fortunately I don't need to drive long distances to get to these beautiful places and there are still more places I have on my "wishing list".
Cheers mate
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Omg, so envious! But in a good way! I think I might move to macedonia now :laughing7:
KIller silver denarius! congrats
 

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Omg, so envious! But in a good way! I think I might move to macedonia now :laughing7:
KIller silver denarius! congrats

You are welcome at any time, thanks mate.
 

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Your finds are amazing! I need to find a project in Macedonia so I can go detecting there. WOW!
 

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vince76

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Your finds are amazing! I need to find a project in Macedonia so I can go detecting there. :icon_thumright:
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Thanks mate. You should find a project.
First; find a project
Second; make it last for two years :laughing7:
 

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Such fantastic finds! Great detail is left.
 

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The four 'K' coins (each representing a denominations of 20 'nummi') are very interesting. Further cleaning or sharper focus might yield their dates (expressed in the reigning year of the emperor), the location of the mint and even the workshop ('officna') within the mint may appear on one or more of your 'K' coins.
As always, great to see Byz. coins in T-net.

Don........
 

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The four 'K' coins (each representing a denominations of 20 'nummi') are very interesting. Further cleaning or sharper focus might yield their dates (expressed in the reigning year of the emperor), the location of the mint and even the workshop ('officna') within the mint may appear on one or more of your 'K' coins.
As always, great to see Byz. coins in T-net.

Don........

Thanks buddy. I've been trying the oil method with some ruined coins. I could see more details but I don't like the colour. I haven't decided yet how to clean my coins.
 

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How much to hang out with you for the weekend? LOL Great work. Congrats!

A coffee in the morning, two beers for lunch and a pizza for dinner. Or maybe the pizza is too much! :laughing9:

Thanks mate :icon_thumleft:
 

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Can you post a pic of the reverse sides of the "K" coins?
Vertically, on the left of the "K" would be the word ANNO, for 'year'.
The officina (the division of the mint where the coins were minted) would be expressed in Greek letters A-E.
Don..
 

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Can you post a pic of the reverse sides of the "K" coins?
Vertically, on the left of the "K" would be the word ANNO, for 'year'.
The officina (the division of the mint where the coins were minted) would be expressed in Greek letters A-E.
Don..

Sure, i will as soon as I can!
 

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Can you post a pic of the reverse sides of the "K" coins?
Vertically, on the left of the "K" would be the word ANNO, for 'year'.
The officina (the division of the mint where the coins were minted) would be expressed in Greek letters A-E.
Don..

Hi Don
Here are some reverse pics from the best of them.

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Vince
 

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Kind of late to the post up, but damn you dug some great looking coinage. Congrats
 

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