My latest acquisition

[Regiomontanus]

Minted around the year 532 AD, under the emperor Justinian. A nickel (pentanummian), a couple of these would buy you a loaf of bread. Made of bronze. Well centered, good detail.

History is cool.

 

[ChristineM]

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Minted around the year 532 AD, under the emperor Justinian. A nickel (pentanummian), a couple of these would buy you a loaf of bread. Made of bronze. Well centered, good detail.

History is cool.

I like that, very nice condition.

 

[Viker]

I had a few (phony) Roman imperial denarii many years ago. Lost the things moving around.

 

[Regiomontanus]

I like that, very nice condition.

Yes, the reverse side is quite good. The obverse, not so much (which is the norm).

 

[Estro Felino]

Beautiful piece.
Please preserve it with extreme care.

 

[Regiomontanus]

Beautiful piece.
Please preserve it with extreme care.

Well preserved in a floor safe . I know that I am just a custodian, not a real owner. My collection will go to my grandchildren, and so on.

 

[ChristineM]

Yes, the reverse side is quite good. The obverse, not so much (which is the norm).



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Even this is not to shabby. Clean, not so worn, It doesn't look like it's been in the ground

 

[Secret Chief]

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Minted around the year 532 AD, under the emperor Justinian. A nickel (pentanummian), a couple of these would buy you a loaf of bread. Made of bronze. Well centered, good detail.

History is cool.

I love stuff like this. Next time I go to York I'm going to get myself something from Roman times.

 

[ChristineM]

I love stuff like this. Next time I go to York I'm going to get myself something from Roman times.

Chester is pretty good, some of the antique shops specialise in Roman stuff.

 

[Secret Chief]

Chester is pretty good, some of the antique shops specialise in Roman stuff.

Oh, never noticed that before. Not a million miles from Chester. Love Bath too (of course!)

 

[Regiomontanus]

Oh, never noticed that before. Not a million miles from Chester. Love Bath too (of course!)

You never shared a picture or or two from your visit to Ephesus :-(

 

[Revoltingest]

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Minted around the year 532 AD, under the emperor Justinian. A nickel (pentanummian), a couple of these would buy you a loaf of bread. Made of bronze. Well centered, good detail.

History is cool.

Trade you a loaf of bread for it?

 

[anotherneil]

Where did you get it? I don't think the average coin shop has anything like this. In fact, I don't know where there are any coin shops, anymore.

 

[We Never Know]

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Minted around the year 532 AD, under the emperor Justinian. A nickel (pentanummian), a couple of these would buy you a loaf of bread. Made of bronze. Well centered, good detail.

History is cool.

Saw that or its twin on ebayUK a few years back.
Same missing nicks and all. Almost bought it.

 

[Regiomontanus]

Trade you a loaf of bread for it?

Maybe for a 3% share of your local bakery

 

[Regiomontanus]

Where did you get it? I don't think the average coin shop has anything like this. In fact, I don't know where there are any coin shops, anymore.

Private auction from a well respected dealer of antiquities.

 

[Regiomontanus]

AAw that ex


Saw that or its twin on ebayUK a few years back.
Same missing nicks and all. Almost bought it.

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Looks like the same coin.

 

[Eddi]

I'd like to buy a genuine ancient coin

Image all the people whose possession it passed through!!

All dead now but each had their own life and individuality

A piece of history

 

[Secret Chief]

I'd like to buy a genuine ancient coin

Image all the people whose possession it passed through!!

All dead now but each had their own life and individuality

A piece of history

There's a particular shop in York with a whole cabinet of ancient goodies.

 

[Secret Chief]

You never shared a picture or or two from your visit to Ephesus :-(

Huh?