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

Thanks Don! I appreciate your vote.
 

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

That's a very long discussion but just a quick tip: Greece is not ancient.
 

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Now voted banner. A gold coin from what would be our Saxon period is on my top 5 wish list. They are crazy rare to find.

Thanks Cru for your vote. That's my second gold coin and both were on the surface. Maybe I'm just lucky!
 

Outstanding, congrats! :icon_thumleft:
 

Laughter is the universal language when an exceptional find is made. Congratulations as the detail and age are very impressive.
 

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

Hi Don! Would you please send me a pic? There are a few details that make me think that my coin is not from Syracuse but a local mint.
 

Over the top vince....great find and a banner vote from me. So what about that medallion, very interesting as well.
 

Over the top vince....great find and a banner vote from me. So what about that medallion, very interesting as well.

Thanks buddy! I appreciate your vote.
I have found a few medallions of this kind in the area. I was not sure about the period. On my opinion, there is a connection with the Celtic culture.
 

Congrats on this magnificent banner find. I'm curious as to how a gold coin would be found so close to the surface after 1200 years. Is it on top simply from erosion of the soil above it?
 

Congrats on this magnificent banner find. I'm curious as to how a gold coin would be found so close to the surface after 1200 years. Is it on top simply from erosion of the soil above it?
Lost count of how many near 2000 year old Roman coins I've found on the top. Sometimes 3 or 4 a day. Although thats on a ploughed field. But erosion would have the same affect on a slope.
 

Congrats on this magnificent banner find. I'm curious as to how a gold coin would be found so close to the surface after 1200 years. Is it on top simply from erosion of the soil above it?
Thanks buddy!
The most of the ancient coins that I have found in the unplugged areas, were on top or max 2 cm deep. Erosion helped me a lot at higher quotes but for sure, it has a negative effect at the lower part of the hills( I rarely search in the fields) and who knows what is hidden down there!
 

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