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IS THIS A BYZANTINE COIN?

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monty:
PLEASE CAN ANY ONE HELP. IS THIS A BYZANTINE COIN? I AM NEW TO THESE TYPE OF COINS AND HAVE YET TO ACUIRE SOME BOOKS. YOUR HELP WOULD BE MOST KIND.  THANKS GETA1

monty:
OBV PIC

Loukianos:
Yes, this coin is Byzantine, minted in Alexandria. "IB" means 12 (nummia). The emperor could be Phocas (602-610) because of the blundered inscription and of the general style of the coin.

monty:
THANKS, THIS IS A GREAT HELP.  GETA1

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