20-15
So6.4-5
imitation of
S610 or S612
Hahn (1978) said only 3 were known
15-12
So.6.6-11
very crude and small
Cast Coins of Cherson. Late 8th Century.
Theophilus (829-842).
From this time on, almost all coins are cast, not struck.
Images.
Late 8th Century:
| E1 20-15 |
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A323-325 So6.4-5 |
S- imitation of S610 or S612 |
B-- | G-- | DO-- | much reduced size, crude cast imitation of the Δ type of Justin II or Maurice. Hahn (1978) said only 3 were known |
| E2 15-12 |
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|
A328-329 So.6.6-11 |
S-- | B-- | G-- | DO-- | A: "late 8th-early 9th century" very crude and small |
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Type E1
AE19. 6:30. 3.35 grams.
Imitation of the "delta" type ES16 of Justin II or Maurice.
Two figures/figue with large Δ to right and cross between.
Sear --
Anokhin 323-325
Sokolova VI.4. Also similar to the smaller 5, which is Anokhin 325.
These appear to have a lot of lead in the alloy.
Hahn's 1978 article said only 3 were known.
A second example of Type E1.
AE20-18. 6:00. 4.07 grams.
Imitation of the "delta" type ES16 of Justin II or Maurice.
Sear --
Anokhin 323-325
Sokolova VI.4. Also similar to the smaller 5, which is Anokhin 325.
| E3 12 |
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A330 So6.12-13 |
S-- | B-- | G-- | DO-- | extremely rare |
Type E3
AE 12. 12:00. 0.97 gram.
Sear --
Anokhin 330
Sokolova VI.12-13
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