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Yes. My main focus is the halo of the 1867, which must be above the portrait of Christ. I think the 10-11am portion of the obverse is telling that the 67 must be the overtype.

Based off nothing than a review of the photo, I’m going to say the 66 is the undertype. With the 67 being over struck ontop of it. If that was your question.

I will say I finally felt the relaxation after my hit the 300-350 coin mark (of decent stuff), when I couldn’t remember all the coins I owned, and just looking through the collection again would satisfy me, as I’d suddenly rediscovered a few coins I had forgotten. Quality oven quantity, but it helps to satisfy a certain number, so you can become more picky.

@Furryfrog02 Thank you, yes it has an incredibly strong strike and little wear, appreciate you apppreciating it. I will say your example is much nicer than my previous 2 others! Still probably in the top 25% of all examples.

I’d say that’s a great improvement. Nice

I had a nice write up and went to touch something and deleted it all. Please enjoy some of my Maurice pieces.

Based on your picture, i think what you have is an off center strike of a 1109. the centered figured is a close match to the picture above and the figure to the left is taller, with their elbow out. So the main focal point on your coin is just Constantine IV, not Constans II.

I’ve had a few of these and they all seem to be terrible. This one had some pretty bad corrosion in the form and malachite and cuprite growths, but the coin itself was outstanding, so I attempt to remove. Overall a big improvement, even though I couldn’t get the repatination very good. Almost zero circulation wear on it! Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine /610-641 AD). Constantinople AE Three-Quarter Follis (22.1mm 6.36g) Obv: Crowned figures of Heraclius, holding long cross, and Heraclius Constantine, holding globus cruiger, standing facing; star above. Rev: Large Λ; cross above, A/N/N/O to left, date to right XX; A below, CON in exergue SB 812 now I have 2 very ugly ones to get to a new owner.

I hear you. I passed on a decent example that went for about 50 euro last week. I do know of a pretty nice one for sale on the ancient coin Facebook group for about $120. Seems like a lot for a Heraclius coin tho

Yes, with potentially something earlier underneath, that NHRap legend stuff

That type of sharp, almost chevron style in the wreath is your dead giveaway for Cyzicus. i think you might have an 808 on your hands based on the reverse. The monogram left of the M with ANNO above. So that’s a Constantinople before the Cyzicus. then because of the lettering around, there is possibly even an earlier type… quite a puzzle you have

You’re def in the right track, I would guess one of these. Check above the M. wildwinds is an excellent resource with pictures. If you can determine the emperor, and mint mark. That will get you very close. Follows Sear numbers as far as listing order

This may be a bit late and too far to the east for the thread but I have this little lowly Leo 1 I believe is only for his rule. Empress standing with sceptre and cross flank by b E

So this is a longshot.. There are coins minted in Constantine in Numidia, that do have the mint mark of "CON" for Justinian, however the only Follis mentioned is a facing bust. However Carthage, which is only 100 miles or so away, has a right facing bust (prior to 539). So Constnatine in Numidia may possibly have right busts for a follis, much like the Decanummia (sb 286)

i have noticed that even though the Blue auctions are supposed to be discount coins, sometimes extremely nice ones work their way in. I'm excited for you to share the great win! I did not participate, instead i overspent my budget today at CGB.fr but got 2 awesome pieces

What a great piece! Nice portraits and contrast on both sides. Congrats on the pickup. ive bought from Leu 3 times. Very happy with the bronze pieces, the one time i got gold i probably could have done as well anywhere. Apologize for just chucking these out here. Not rare pieces but all in quite good condition. these first 2 are from the Max Blaschegg (sp) collection sold by Leu in 2022zHe had wonderful taste. These 4 were from the same auction, also in 2022.

Edit: This coin may be a Tancred 3rd Type. I think i've now solved this, and somewhat wish i did the research before buying. The reverse is presented upsidedown. Once flipped, it makes more sense.. TA NK P H Coin is unattributed with the following information: Weight: 3.37 gr. Diameter: 22.6 mm. At first glance it's a poor condition anonymous follis. However it doesn't seem to fit any of the types. Due to size, my head went to a Trebizond issue circa 1080's by Theodore Gabras. These coins are regularly in the 2.5-4g area, which nicely fits this issue. I do not have much expertise here, and upon some research, i find there are at least 13 types, possibly 20! I found this great article but no smoking gun here: The Mint of Trebizond under Alexius I and the Gabrades (constantinethegreatcoins.com) At first i thought this coin would get ignored at auction, but there must be another handful of watchers who i believe realized what this is. I won it at a 50 euro hammer after a small bidding warm. I plan to clean it up, make the reverse certainly more readable. In the end it noq awwa like i've overpaid a small amount, but hopefully i can enjoy it none the less. Would also love to see your examples if you have them.

Very cool. I must say though the portrait, especially star on the shoulder, isn't Byzantine in style. I've seen a tremissis immitation with similiar wonderful portrait details. Looking on Wildwinds, a very similiar coin is represented with the following: Justinian I. AE Follis 35.50 mm, 15.89 g, Constantinople mint (if official) or Ravenna (if Vandals), AD 527-565. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, pearl diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Large M; six-pointed star to left, cross above, upright crescent (closed to resemble a retrograde D) to right, officina letter Gamma below. Mintmark CON. cf SB 162; MIB 88; DOC type 32. Note; This could possibly be an ancient Vandals imitation, as the crescent in the right field has been closed to resemble a retrograde D. With permission of TimeLine Auctions (www.timelineauctions.com), Apr, 2016

Very sharp brass pick. You’re in for a weekend of work. Could turn out great tho! Good luck

This is quite a pleasing Constantine II from Trier. don’t mind buying extras like this at auction for 10-12 euro while I’m targeting a Byzantine piece

Cleaning some LRBs from a lot of uncleaned and I came across a coin I haven’t come across previously. As with almost all the LRBs I find,I assume, especially because the condition, it’s not worth more than a few bucks. I do like it though as it was so heavily encrusted with malachite and other corrosion, that I do feel accomplished in saving it. Much more so than a Constantius II. Licinius II - AE3 - 321AD RIC VII Thessalonica 119 Mint Thessalonica Obverse LICINIVS IVN NOB CAES: Bust of Licinius II, laureate, draped, cuirassed, left Reverse CAESARVM NOSTRORVM: VOT/V within a laurel wreath Reverse Legend CAESARVM NOSTRORVM

I got this one kind of recently. Suppose it fits the timeframe.

Acetone is by no means harmless, but having worked with it for 15 years on a daily basis, there are much stronger solvents you can use, which would warrant greater concern. (toluene or hexanes, heck even gasoline). IPA (isopropanol) is fine to attempt, it should have some effect on the wax and none on the coin, but acetone is the standard and is what is used by NGC's conservation service (among other things) to remove PVC and other surface issues.

i would suggest an Acetone soak, this seems to be the gold standard for coin cleaning to break down organic bonds. it's not going to be instant though, some people thing a dab will do it.. no it's going to take 10-20 minutes and you'll likely need to use a swab or several swabs to get it all.

Oh man. I know that feeling. Especially when no one bids on it and you go into auction day thinking you’re the only one with eyes on it… then as you say it goes for triple your highest number.. I wouldn’t say I have consolation coins, just coins I tell myself I will enjoy, after the one I lose out on. I try not to think back on coins I didn’t win, who knows, if you continued bidding, Mr. Bottomless pockets may have taking it another 50% higher. Then you’d be angry you won it at that price.