Anastasius

[CAESAR]

Finally, after a few hours cleaned I found out who is , unfortunately it is a forgery, the coin is made ​​of bronze coated with a thick layer of gold, coin is punctured, probably worn as a pendant
It is solidus of Anastasius 491 - 518 ( Byzantine empire)


Obv: DNANASTASIVSPPAVG - Helmeted, cuirassed bust facing, holding spear over shoulder and shield
Rev: VICTORIAAVGGG Exe: * /CONOB - Victory standing left, holding scepter with Chi-Rho atop

 

[sprinter]

Shame that, but why would some one go to the trouble of guiding a bronze coin , if it was a bit of bling why bronze ...

 

[Taranis]

Unfortunately, not all that glitters is gold.
But the byzantine in this condition is very good too!
Wich XP use?
Szép találat barátom!

 

[CAESAR]

Unfortunately, not all that glitters is gold.
But the byzantine in this condition is very good too!
Wich XP use?
Szép találat barátom!

Unfortunately, better luck next time

goldmaxx power

 

[Silver Searcher]

Is it Gold dipped, or Guilded, it makes a big difference, contempery forgery, or modern. Neat find either way.

SS

 

[Westfront]

Still a nice one for the collection! Congrats!

 

[Bavaria Mike]

Still a cool find, congrats! HH, Mike