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Coinman L

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Follis?
« on: September 24, 2020, 11:19:43 am »
Here is my largest coin!  :)

Size 34 mm
Weight 75.79 g (!)

I believe this M stands for 40 and that its a byzantine coin?

Help needed!

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Re: Nummus (?) Constantinople?
« Reply #1 on: September 24, 2020, 01:10:46 pm »
Could it be

 Anastasius I 491-518, Follis?

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Re: Follis?
« Reply #2 on: September 24, 2020, 07:46:33 pm »
I think Justinian I, I see VSTI in the legend. 

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Re: Follis?
« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2020, 12:32:34 pm »
Thank you!

So, this one?

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Re: Follis?
« Reply #4 on: September 25, 2020, 06:32:11 pm »
That is what I think.  But you are better placed to make out the letters and ensure it is not Anastasius (ANASTASIVS) or Justin (IVSTINVS).

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Re: Follis?
« Reply #5 on: October 01, 2020, 06:36:12 pm »
I do not believe this coin can possibly weigh over 75g. Perhaps your scale needs to be recalibrated?

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Re: Follis?
« Reply #6 on: October 26, 2020, 01:25:47 pm »
You are right, the correct weight is 15.7grams.  ::)
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