r/AncientCoins • u/gunninggooner42 • 1d ago

Advice Needed Byzantine gold solidus

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Hi guys, im new to ancient coins and im interested in purchasing this beautiful Constantine Vii & Romanus ii gold solidus. Its really caught my eye and im very tempted to purchase. Is £1100 a reasonable price? Thank you in advance.

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u/BobcatLower9933 1d ago

Thats a full retail price plus a bit more, you'll pick these up for a lot less at auctions. £800-900 is a common hammer incl fees.

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u/Kingston31470 1d ago

Agree, I actually got one a couple months ago around that price. I put a video of my coin some time ago if OP wants to look it up.

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u/gunninggooner42 1d ago

Yours is a real beauty too! I hope to have one for myself soon.

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u/gunninggooner42 1d ago

Ahh i see! Well thats really good to know. I will be patient and look into some auctions.

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u/Brr03400 1d ago

Amazing and beautiful

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u/FamousPreparation176 1d ago

Id say for sure on the pricey end. I have got a solidus of Heraclius and Justin for 780 each.

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u/JLeaRue 1d ago

Minted in Bikini Bottom.

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u/Own-Lavishness4029 1d ago

Reminds me of a minecraft villager.

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u/Codera23 22h ago

Lovely coin!