shanxi Posted January 27, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 27, 2023 (edited) Obv: Kai Yuan Tong Bao 開元通寶 Rev: line on top Year: middle type, 718-732 Material: AE, 4.13g, 24.5mm Literature: Hartill 14.4, reverse a Identifying features: a: The two middle lines in the Bei segment of the Bao, 貝, are free. b: The upper stroke of the yuan is longer. c :The middle strokes of the Kai touch the hole. d :The head of the tong is narrow Edited January 27, 2023 by shanxi 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted January 28, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 28, 2023 Series J Type 85 Secondary Phase Anglo Saxon Sceatta, 710-760York. Silver, 0.98g. Diademed head right, crescent ear, pellet lips, protruding chin and braided hair. Outline bird with three tail feathers right on cross pommée, annulet either side, quatrefoil of berries before, trefoils in lower angles (S 802). Found near Kirkburn, North Yorkshire. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nerosmyfavorite68 Posted January 28, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 28, 2023 Justinian II; Second Reign, 705-711 AD. Ravenna, Year 21=705/6 AD, Follis, 2.84g. Berk-817, MIB-54, DO-23, Sear-1445. Obv: Legend mostly off flan, Facing bust of emperor with short beard, wearing crown and loros, and holding [cross potent] (off flan) and cross on globe. Rx: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/X/[I], cross above, RAV in exergue. Unusual type for second reign showing emperor holding loros Ex: HJB Tiberius III (698-705) - AV Solidus - Sear 1360 4.46g officina B. Ex: Dr. Busso Peus. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 29, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 29, 2023 The twenty-seventh time period (year 750 to 800) wants to see your coins. We have several byzantine emperors in this period: Constantine V, Leo IV, Constanine VI, Irene For the rest of the word, e.g:.Carolingians, the Abbasis Caliphate, Tabaristan, hammered British coins, in China still the Tang Dynasty and many more: For two days it is year 750 to the year 800 And remember: This is not only for exactly datable coins, but for all coins which fit in the time period, worldwide; i.e. all coins which were at least probably/possibly minted during this period 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2023 Tabaristan ½ Drachm - "Ispahbadh of Tabaristan" Khurshid - 740-760 AD (Tabaristan mint 752/3 AD ) 2 gram Obverse-Bust right,crescent in right field, breast ornament with 4 pellets.Pellet above crown to right, Name in Pahlavi. Reverse- Fire altar with 2 attendants; star left and crescent right of flames. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Conduitt Posted January 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2023 Eadberht Class Di Series Y Secondary Sceat, 737-758York. Silver, 1.00g. Fantastic animal left, cross under tail and triquetra below. Large cross in centre; .EOTBEREhTVF (S 847). 6 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted January 29, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 29, 2023 @John Conduitt..An absolute beauty John! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 30, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 (edited) China - Tang Dynasty Emperor: Dai Zong Dali Time Obv: Yuan, 元 Rev: blank Year: 766-779 Material: AE, 21.7mm, 2.1g Ref.: Hartill 14.132A Edited January 30, 2023 by shanxi 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted January 31, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 The twenty-eighth period (year 800 to 850) is waiting for your coin We have several byzantine emperors in this period: Irene, Nikephoros I, Staurakios, Michael I,II,III, Leo V, Theophilos For the rest of the word, e.g:. Carolingians, India- Hindu Shahis, the Abbasis Caliphate, in China still the Tang Dynasty and many more: For two days it is year 800 to the year 850 And remember: This is not only for exactly datable coins, but for all coins which fit in the time period, worldwide; i.e. all coins which were at least probably/possibly minted during this period 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prieure de Sion Posted January 31, 2023 · Member Share Posted January 31, 2023 Theophilos Solidus of the Byzantine Isaurian dynasty 830/840 AD; Material: Gold; Diameter: 20.00mm; Weight: 4.30g; Mint: Constantinopolis; Reference: Sear 1653; Obverse: Facing bust of Theophilos, crowned and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross in his right hand, akakia in his left hand. The Inscription reads: x*ΘЄOFI - LOS bASILЄΘ; Reverse: The facing busts of his son Constantine and died father Michel II, each wearing crown and loros, pellet between their heads, above, cross. The Inscription reads: +mIXAHL S COnSTAnTIn. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewomack Posted January 31, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2023 Leo V (813 - 820) Leo V AD 813-820, Æ Follis (23mm, 4.43 grams) Constantinopolis; LEON S CONST; facing busts of Leo (l.) and Constantine (r.);Large M between XXX and NNN; cross above and A below; Sear 1630 Leo V AD 813-820, Æ Follis (21.59mm, 5.48 grams) Constantinople Mint, Obv: LЄ-OҺ ЬASIL, crowned and draped bust facing, holding cross potent and akakia; Rev: Large M, [X/X/X] to left, cross above, N/N/N to right, A (officina) below, Sear 1629 Michael II (820 - 829) Michael II the Amorian (AD 820-829) with Theophilus Æ Follis; Constantinople mint; Obv: MIXAHL S ΘЄOFILOS, crowned facing busts of Michael (on left) and Theophilus (on right); cross above; Rev: Large M, X/X/X to left, cross above, N/N/N to right, Θ below; 29.12mm; 6.21 grams; Sear 1642 Theophilus (829 - 842) \Theophilus (AD 829-842) Æ Follis; Constantinople mint; AD 830-842; Obv: ΘEOFIL bASIL; Half-length figure standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger; Rev: ΘEO / FILE AVG / OVSTE SV / hICAS in four lines; 27.66mm; 7.46 grams; Sear 1667 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted January 31, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted January 31, 2023 British Anglo-Saxon. Kings of Northumbria. Æthelred II, Second reign, AD 843/844-849/850. Æ Styca (13mm, 1.11g, 7h). Phase II, Group C ‘descendants’. York mint; Wulfræd(?), moneyer. Obv: +EDIL:·RED RE (all retrograde), small cross pattée within linear circle. Rev: +VVEI(RA)ED (partially retrograde), small cross pattée. Ref: Cf. Pirie, Guide 3.32h–i; North 190; SCBC 868. Brown surfaces. Near Very Fine. From the James & Martha Robertson Collection, purchased from Pegasi Numismatics, 9 Sept 2006. Ex CNG eAuction 468, 20 May 2020, Lot 696. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 1, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 China Tang Dynasty Emperor: Wu Zong Obv: Kai Yuan Tong Bao 開元通寶 Rev: 洪 Hong left (Hongzhou 洪州 ) today Nanchang 南昌 (Jiangxi 江西). Crescent moon (only faintly visible) above Year: 845-846 Material: AE, 23mm Ref.: Hartill 14.65, Shanghai Museum, Volume 3, 1301 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 The twenty-ninth period (year 850 to 900) deserves to show your coins We have a few byzantine emperors in this period: Michael III, Basil I, Leo VI For the rest of the word, e.g:. Carolingians, the Abbasis Caliphate, Islamic Amirs of Multan, British coins e.g. Alfred the Great and in China we are coming closer to the end of the Tang Dynasty. Of course there are many more coins: For two days it is year 850 to the year 900 And remember: This is not only for exactly datable coins, but for all coins which fit in the time period, worldwide; i.e. all coins which were at least probably/possibly minted during this period 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2023 Avantivarman 857-883 AD (1st ruler of Utpala dynasty) Sankaravarman 883-902 AD (Utpala dynasty) 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewomack Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2023 Leo VI (AD 886-912); Constantinople; Æ Follis; Obv: +LEOn bAS - ILEVS ROM' Bust facing wearing crown and chlamys, holding akakia in l. hand; Rev: Inscription in four lines: +LEOn / Eh ΘEO bA / SILEVS R / OmEOh; 7.67g.; Berk 918, Sear 1729 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted February 2, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 2, 2023 France, Carolingian. Charles the Bald. As Charles II, King of West Francia, 840-877. AR Denier (1.65g). Class 1d. Tolosa (Toulouse) mint. Struck AD 840-864. Obv: ✠ CARLVS REX; Cross pattée. Rev: ✠ TOLOSA: Karolus monogram; L retrograde. Ref: Depeyrot 1001: MG 1097. Nice Very Fine with iridescent toning. Ex WAG Auction (Feb 2009), Lot 229. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AncientOne Posted February 2, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 2, 2023 India, Medieval Shahis AR Jital India, Medieval Shahis AR Jital, Samantra Deva. ca. 850-1000 Obv: Recumbent zebu left; star, pellet, and upside-down crescent to left. Rev: Horseman right, holding banner. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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shanxi Posted February 3, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 3, 2023 Tang Dynasty Obv: Kai Yuan Tong Bao 開元通寶 Rev: blank Year: later type, until 907 Material: AE, 2.88g, 25mm Literature: Hartill 14.8 Identifying features for the late type: (a) The two middle lines in the bai of Bao are in contact with the vertical lines. (b): The upper stroke of the yuan is long. (c):The middle strokes of the Kai touch the hole. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 4, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 4, 2023 (edited) The thirtieth period (year 900 to 950) is eager to see your coins. We have a few byzantine emperors in this period: Leo VI, Alexander, Romanos I, Constantine VII For the rest of the word, e.g:. Islamic Persia, Egypt & Syria, Indian Jitals, Post-Gupta coins, the holy Roman German emperors: Ludwig IV, Konrad I, Heinrich I and Otto I and in China the earlier Shu dynasty and the Min, Chu and Southern Han Kingdoms. Of course there are many more coins: For two days it is year 900 to the year 950 And remember: This is not only for exactly datable coins, but for all coins which fit in the time period, worldwide; i.e. all coins which were at least probably/possibly minted during this period Edited February 4, 2023 by shanxi 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted February 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 4, 2023 From Kashmir... Gopalavarman 902-904 AD Sugandharani 904-906 AD Parthavarman 906-921 AD Chakravarman 923-933 and again 936-937 AD 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted February 4, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 4, 2023 British Anglo-Saxon. King of Wessex. Edward the Elder, AD 899-924. AR Penny (1.33g). Two-line type, moneyer Bonus, small cross. Obv: +EADVVEARD REX; around small cross in solid inner circle. Rev: BONVS +++ MOMOMO; Moneyer’s name in two lines divided by three small crosses. Ref: North 649; SCBC 1087. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 5, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 5, 2023 China Chu Kingdom Ruler: Ma Yin 馬殷 Obv: Qian Feng Quan Bao 乾封泉寶 Rev: Tian, 天 Year: from 925 Material: iron, 31.36g, 39.4mm, thickness: 5.4mm Literature: Hartill 15.62, FD 796 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanxi Posted February 6, 2023 · Supporter Author Share Posted February 6, 2023 The thirty-first period and we get to four figures. We have a few byzantine emperors in this period: Constantine VII, Romanos II, Nikephoros II, John I and Basil II Holy Roman German emperors: Otto I, Otto II, Otto III, Heinrich, Konrad II In China: The later Han Dynasty, the Southern Tang Dynasty and the beginning of the Northern Song Dynasty with the emperors Taizu and Taizong For the rest of the word, e.g:. Islamic Dynasties, Islamic Sultanates and many more For two days it is year 950 to the year 1000 And remember: This is not only for exactly datable coins, but for all coins which fit in the time period, worldwide; i.e. all coins which were at least probably/possibly minted during this period 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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