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Name: Istanbul 1966 Hoard Brief biography: A hoard of mixed denomination gold coins from the sixth century found in Istanbul. |
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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. |
15 Related Objects | |
Lightweight Solidus (23 Carats) Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1860 | |
Lightweight Solidus (23 Carats) Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1859 | |
Lightweight Solidus (23 Carats) Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1856 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1802 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1834 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1808 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1833 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1773 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1813 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1766 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1836 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1830 | |
Solidus Maurice; Constantinople BIRBI-B1819 | |
Solidus Justinian I; Constantinople BIRBI-B0331 | |
Tremissis Tiberius II; Constantinople BIRBI-B1627 |
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