Late Roman Bronze Coins

Coin talk => Identification => Topic started by: Nikko on June 01, 2014, 06:06:07 AM

Title: pseudo argenteus?
Post by: Nikko on June 01, 2014, 06:06:07 AM

I'm not sure it's the "pseduo-argentus". It looks an usual silvered bronze.

Title: Re: pseudo argenteus?
Post by: Victor on June 01, 2014, 09:52:07 AM

It looks like the billon issue (hard to be 100% from the picture though). The billon type is actually more common than the bronze type. Below are two of the bronzes. So if this one is silvered bronze in this good condition, it is quite rare.

Title: Re: pseudo argenteus?
Post by: Nikko on June 01, 2014, 09:55:15 AM

Thanks Victor,  some softer details convinced me too that is the billion issue.

I agree that the bronze typeis rarer but find a billion one weel struck and not too porous isn't easy.

Title: Re: pseudo argenteus?
Post by: Victor on June 01, 2014, 10:13:35 AM

Quote from: Nikko on June 01, 2014, 09:55:15 AM

I agree that the bronze typeis rarer but find a billion one weel struck and not too porous isn't easy.

Yes, it is a very nice example, but I thought it was a little expensive or rather there was no room for me to buy it and make a profit.

Title: Re: pseudo argenteus?
Post by: Nikko on June 25, 2014, 02:57:47 PM

I got it.
By the way it has some "bronze areas", expecially on the edges.