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Name:  Istanbul 1966 Hoard
Brief biography:  A hoard of mixed denomination gold coins from the sixth century found in Istanbul.

This hoard of sixth century gold coins found in Istanbul consisted of at least 2 Justinian I solidi, 2 Justin II solidi, 5 coins of Tiberius II – 4 solidi and one tremissis, and 46 Maurice solidi. It is possible, however, that the original find was larger and that these 55 coins were separated from it to be sold – a familiar story with hoards found at this time. The known composition of this hoard is similar to, though smaller than, the Akkar Hoard.

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Lightweight Solidus (23 Carats)
Maurice; Constantinople
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Lightweight Solidus (23 Carats)
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1859
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Lightweight Solidus (23 Carats)
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1856
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1802
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1834
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1808
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1833
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1773
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1813
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1766
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1836
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1830
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Solidus
Maurice; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1819
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Solidus
Justinian I; Constantinople
BIRBI-B0331
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Tremissis
Tiberius II; Constantinople
BIRBI-B1627
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