Metal detectorist finds rare 6th Century (gold) pendant

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Metal detectorist finds rare 6th Century pendant - BBC News

A rare 6th Century gold pendant featuring images from a Byzantine coin has been found by a metal detectorist more than 1,500 years after being made.

 

[GB1]

that is the find i'v been waiting for

 

[Mackaydon]

I think this is the coin:

Source: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/byzantine-gold.297636/
Don......

 

[Javadroid]

Wow - absolutely beautiful! These are the sorts of finds we all dream of pulling out of the ground! Thanks for sharing!!

 

[Dozer D]

I think this is the coin:

Source: https://www.cointalk.com/threads/byzantine-gold.297636/
Don......

Don: how would such a coin be made? With liquid gold being pressed by hand then edges filled smooth, or how.

 

[WaterScoop]

Don: how would such a coin be made? With liquid gold being pressed by hand then edges filled smooth, or how.

Here is a great read on the subject of ancient coin making https://www.fleur-de-coin.com/articles/ancient-minting