Drusus Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 This is a coin type I have been wanting for a very long time. I love the stylized way the figures are rendered. These are copies of Byzantine gold coins but I like them like these in silver. Giovanni Soranzo as Doge (Duke) (1312-1328) Grosso Venice Mint (in the style of earlier Byzantine gold Histamenons) IO SVPANTIO S M VENETI (Giovanni Soranzo Saint Mark Venice) St. Mark and the Doge standing facing holding flag between them DVX (Duke) in Center IC | XC (Greek abbreviation meaning Jesus Christ) Christ enthroned facing holding book of gospels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art1.2 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 That's a wonderful coin. Terrific image too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drusus Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 Thanks. I have slowed down on my collecting and decided I wanted to concentrate on quality over quantity, take my time and only get the coins I want even if I pay more or have to wait until the right one comes along. In the last few years I have only purchase a handfull of new coins (and a good amount of Notgeld which are, in general, cheaper). 99 out of 100 of these coins are in pretty poor shape with flattened parts of faces and the like, but this one was in pretty good shape, good detail all around, and it was from a very reputatble dealer so I went for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
constanius Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 That is a beauty as is the new Avatar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thedeadpoint Posted January 4, 2013 Report Share Posted January 4, 2013 Might be a winner in Popular Coin Idol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albertmorison Posted January 10, 2013 Report Share Posted January 10, 2013 Yes its amazing coin.I really like it i also find such a attractive and beautiful coin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiho Posted January 12, 2013 Report Share Posted January 12, 2013 Beautiful coin with outstanding details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hussulo Posted January 17, 2013 Report Share Posted January 17, 2013 Lovely coin. I used to own one a while back, wish I kept it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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