ela126 Posted October 1 · Member Share Posted October 1 I bought this coin as listed as John VIII and I would expect it is, but wanted to check it’s not a Manuel 2 as I’m not very knowledgeable about these. Sadly I think the legend part we are interested in is not on the flan. any input is welcome. 6.65g 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaveBear2 Posted October 2 · Member Share Posted October 2 On the outer circle at 12 o'clock I read "+ Iω" which is the begining of the legend : + IωAИHC ΔЄCΠOTHC O ΠAΛЄOΛOΓOCΘV XAPITHBACIΛЄVC TOИPOMЄON So John VIII, if it was Manuel the first letter after the "+" would be a "M". 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ela126 Posted October 2 · Member Author Share Posted October 2 @CaveBear2 thank you, i figured as much, but i couldnt decipher those first few important letters next to the cross. Appreciate it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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