Anastasius Gold Solidus

[Chris Perkins]

I've got one. It's a lovely EF coin and I bought it because he was the last Roman and first Byzantine Emperor...That and the fact that it's very attractive (and gold).

Anyone want me to make pictures?

[krasnaya_vityaz]

Gees ohpees, I clicked on the link expecting a picture, not a narrative and a request for a pic, ah the nerve o' yah. Yes indeed a picture would be nice.

[Chris Perkins]

I was busy!

Ok, I'll do a picture.

[Chris Perkins]

Here it is. Not a great picture.

Good definition, really wonderful lustrous fields on the obverse.

It weighs 4.48g and is 20mm at the widest point. (a little larger and heavier than a half sov)

[Peter]

What is the coins pedigree ?

Is it for sale?

Trade discount at the London fair no doubt.

[Chris Perkins]

It came from my mate of Vale Coins, Blackheath (whom I share a table with)! It was begging me to buy it all day. I always end up buying lots, simply because I'm weighted with cash from selling. I also bought a bag of 145 Roman Bronzes (at least 50% attributable, and some rather respectable).

The gold Solidus has a little card label with it from a previous owner that my Vale friend Richard informs me is David Sear's writing, which, if that's so, is a good pedigree.

I paid £220 (it was up for £260).

[Peter]

I recently obtained an Alexander Severus Denarius from Ebay.

The coin was as featured on Wildwinds.com and I could place it back to Ancient Auction house in Florida to 2003

The seller was critical of the amount of fraud happening with ancients/Ebay.

He mentioned there was a Coin forgery discussion group in the US and advised me to join as I was moving my attention to

more expensive pieces (away from the base metals).

Apparently the Bulgarians are churning out fakes.

I looked at Vales website...some nice pieces.

Lovely gold though...and with Sear's pedigree...thats one even the most hardened dealer would take to his grave.

[Chris Perkins]

This one looks real, and it's the same as mine, if slightly more worn:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie...AMEWA%3AIT&rd=1

I'll be watching that with interest.

[krasnaya_vityaz]

Here it is. Not a great picture.

Good definition, really wonderful lustrous fields on the obverse.

It weighs 4.48g and is 20mm at the widest point. (a little larger and heavier than a half sov)

I really really really need to buy some ancient gold sometime. I only have bronze and silver. I desire most something gold from Syracuse or an Alexander lifetime Stater.

[Chris Perkins]

The Anastasius Coin, the same as mine that was recently on eBay went for £207. So, at £220 I think I had a good deal.

[Peter]

I watched it.

Nice coin but nowhere near yours.