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

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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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Congrats on your 2nd gold coin Vince !! What a great looking coin. You always find great old stuff in old Macedonia! CHEERS !!
 

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Beauty of a coin congratulations.
 

Congratulations!! The detail on that coin is amazing! What is the size and weight? it looks to tiny. Thanks
 

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Wow, amazing coin. That medallion as well
 

Beautiful finds...must be nice to hunt in the Byzantine Empire :tongue3:
 

Congratulations!! The detail on that coin is amazing! What is the size and weight? it looks to tiny. Thanks
Yes, you're right. It's a 14 mm & 1.5 gr coin.
 

I'll bet this coin is much more rare than a half guinea. I'd like to see it up on the banner. I vote BANNER!
 

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I'll bet this coin is much more rare than a half guinea. I'd like to see it up on the banner. I vote BANNER!

Thanks buddy! I appreciate your vote.
 

WTG! What a sweet looking gold Vince, huge congrats!
The Medallion is a winner also, a beautiful piece.
Yes on the banner vote.

(BTW-What were the first words said when you saw the gold?)
 

A big congrats on the fantastic looking 1200 year old gold coin and other finds ! :icon_thumleft:
 

WTG! What a sweet looking gold Vince, huge congrats!
The Medallion is a winner also, a beautiful piece.
Yes on the banner vote.

(BTW-What were the first words said when you saw the gold?)
Appreciate your vote. I didn't remember but I watched the clip. I've been laughing like in a horror movie :laughing7:
 

that's awesome, congrats!
 

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

Wow Vince! That one is killer! :icon_thumright:
 

Awesome! Was this found in an area of Macedonia that was part of Greece in the ancient days?
 

Great finds, all! Congratulations on your second gold coin! Thank you for allowing us to share in you beautiful find!
 

Very nice finds, the gold coin is amazing! :occasion14:
Sure wish we had that kind of history here in Canada.
Dave
 

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