Byzantine coins are one of the most challenging and complex series to collect. Bronze issues, most of which are folles or 40 nummia pieces and divisions of that denomination, are frequently crudely struck, often over previous issues.
Byzantine Coins of Cherson (Kherson)
A resource for collectors
Byzantine Cherson (in Greek it is spelled with a chi, so its pronunciation is somewhat like "CARE son") was located where Sevastopol is now.
BYZANTINE COINS
37. Picture Heraclius (610-641). AE decanummius. Helmeted bust facing / Large X between N and M. (Sear Byz. 876) F. Carthage mint. Coin is a little better than the scan, but is somewhat rough. Even medium dark brown patina.
Byzantine Coins and their Values
Over 2,250 coins in gold, silver and bronze are listed, valued, and illustrated with more than 600 photographs
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"BYZANTINE COINS AND THEIR VALUES" by David Sear, B.A. Seaby Ltd. 2nd edition, 1987 (we believe the rights to this publication may now reside with Spink and Son).
Some Most Byzantine Coins
The Eastern Roman state that survived the fall of the West (the famous event of 476 AD) is termed Byzantine in honor of the city of Byzantium which was renamed Constantinople upon its refounding by Constantine the Great.
Sear, David R. Byzantine Coins and Their Values Seaby, London, 1987
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The next series of Byzantine coins is of bronze, and belongs in style chiefly to Imperial times. The independence of Byzantium was long recognized by Rome. Among the coins most frequently met with are the following:— ...
If you do much with Byzantine coins, then there is a SB cross-reference manual, Speedy Identification of Early Denominationally Marked Byzantine Bronzes, by C. Daniel Clark, Tehachapi, California 93561, U.S.A. He is my favorite coin dealer.
Byzantine Coins, Methuen, London, 1982. LHOTKA, J. Introduction to East Roman Coinage, A.N.A., 1955 (beginners text). LONGUET, H. Introduction a la Numismatique Byzantine, Spink, London, 1961. SEAR, D.
Many very inexpensive gold coins, plus a few higher priced items including 2 Byzantine coins possibly struck in Jerusalem. Our Ancient Jewish section is our best ever featuring numerous items from stock as well as the George Fisher collection.
Note: According to Sear's Byzantine Coins and Their Values, on page 110, Mr. Sear notes on coin 447, the legends in this series are normally blundered.
Roman Coins and Their Values, Greek Coins and Their Values, Byzantine Coins and Their Values, Greek Imperial Coins and Their Values, etc. by David Sear ...
The venetian silver matapanes and gold ducats of the thirteenth, fourteenth, fifteenth and sixteenth centuries are very reminiscent in style of Byzantine coins.
The Byzantine Empire is a civilization which arose after the fall of the Roman Empire. Many of the Byzantine coins stem from a strong religious influence. Byzantine coins include cross themes, images of Christ, and other religious depictions.
Hyperpyron - A suffix given to gold Byzantine coins (as in nomisma hyperpyron) issued by Alexis I in an effort to combat debasement.
{From Greek hyper super + pyron fired; superfired.}
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Ottilia Buerger Collection of Ancient Byzantine Coins
Paper Money & Bank Note WWW Directory
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globus cruciger - a sphere with a cross on top, symbol of sovereignty on Byzantine coins.
greaves - pieces of armor protecting the lower legs.
himation - a long mantle worn by Greeks.
Sear [Roman Coins and Their Values, Seaby, London, 1988, and Byzantine Coins and Their Values, Seaby, London, 1987] says nothing of the sort.
Byzantine coins n° 761 à 794
Celtic coinage n° 795 à 934
Merovingian coins n° 935
Carolingian coins n° 936 à 945
Coins of the early Capetian kings n° 946 à 1020
Coins of the Hundred Years War n° 1021 à 1151 ...
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Cr = Crawford, Michael The Roman Republican Coinage
SB = Sear, David R Byzantine Coins and Their Values
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Collectors of Roman coins consider Anastasius to be the last Roman Emperor, while collectors of Byzantine coins think of him the first Byzantine Emperor.
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