Is anyone familiar with Gold Ancients?
I thought I had it all figured out some time
ago, then I was informed I was wrong, and I
lost that information contact.
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reksplace36 Reputation: 1267 See reksplace36's booth |
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It looks like a really cool coin and in great shape. I have a couple ancients but am definately not an expert. You might also try stopping by a local coin dealer in your town, if you have one. I have done that a few times when I have come across something interesting
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Tortuga Reputation: 160 See Tortuga's booth |
The words are in Latin and it’s a religious phrase (not easy to read because it’s not complete) within the Byzantine period.
The first image is Jesus Christ alone.
The second image is Jesus Christ giving “authorization” to a king. Maybe a crown. The border inscription, in Latin, means (Milan) Mediolanum is the Roman name.
……….UPDATE Revision ****
During my college years while studying abroad in Italy one summer, I do remember seeing a display such as the items shown here and decided to pull some of my old-research (from back then) and now realize that these items might not be as previous described within my first submit.
Here is my “Updated Interpretation” which is totally opposite from my first [URL removed]
This coin is from Milan whose Roman name was Medionalnum. The coin may commemorate the public penitence of (( Emperor Theodosius I )) which was performed on Christmas night, 390 CE. The Archbishop of Milan, St. Ambrosius (who is also the patron saint of Milan) oversaw the ceremony.
- Best of Luck within your continued research.
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