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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 273
Commodus, 177-192. Medallion (Bronze, 40 mm, 57.00 g, 12 h), Rome, 186. M COMMODVS ANTONINVS PIVS FELIX AVG BRIT Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of Commodus to right, seen from behind. Rev. P M TR P XI IMP VII / COS V P P Commodus standing right in slow quadriga, extending his right hand and holding eagle-tipped scepter in his left; the chariot ornamented with Victory and Mars standing facing each other. Cohen 509. J. M. Fagerlie: Roman and Byzantine Medallions in the Collection of the Ame... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 331
Michael IV the Paphlagonian, 1034-1041. Histamenon (Gold, 24 mm, 3.79 g, 6 h), Thessalonica. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on backless throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. + MIXΛHL ΔЄSΠOt Archangel Michael, nimbate and wearing chlamys, standing facing on the left, holding labarum with Michael IV, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, standing facing on the right, left hand on breast and... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 947
Justin II & Tiberius II Constantine. 578. AV Solidus (20.5mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 7th officina. Struck 26 September-5 October. D N IVSTINI ЄT CONSTAN P P AVG, crowned and draped facing busts of Justin and Tiberius; cross above / VICTORIA AVGGG, Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; Z//CONOB. DOC (1); MIB 1 and pl. 10, 1 (this coin cited and illustrated [from a plaster cast copy in the British Museum]); MIBE 1 and pl. 10, 1 (this c... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 952
Revolt of the Heraclii. 608-610. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.48 g, 7h). Uncertain eastern mint. Crowned, draped, and cuirassed facing bust (resembling Phocas), holding globus cruciger / Angel standing facing, holding long staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; IΠ//CONOB. DOC 186 (Heraclius; Alexandria); MIB III 76 (Heraclius; Cyprus?, or eastern military mint); Bendall, Jerusalem 7 (Jerusalem?); SB 850 (Heraclius; Jerusalem). Lightly toned with some luster, minor peripheral weakness, mino... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 966
Justinian II. First reign, 685-695. AV Solidus (19.5mm, 4.45 g, 6h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck 692-695. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Justinian standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding cross potent set on two steps and akakia; A//CONOP. DOC 7a; MIB 8a; SB 1248. Toned with some luster, light scrapes on reverse, edge marks. Good VF.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Rolan... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 976
Artavasdus, with Nicephorus. 741/2-743. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 742/743. Crowned facing bust of Artavasdus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross / Crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross; A at end of legend. DOC 2a; Füeg 2.A; SB 1542. Toned, slight rotated double strike on obverse, spot of weakness, some light hairline scratches. Near EF. Very rare.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guida... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 977
Constantine V Copronymus, with Leo IV and Leo III. 741-775. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 751-circa 757. Crowned facing busts of Constantine V and Leo IV, both wearing chlamys; cross above, • between / Crowned facing bust of Leo III, wearing loros, holding cross potent; Θ at end of legend. DOC 2c var. (rev. legend); Füeg 4.A.3 (this coin illustrated); SB 1551; Berk, Roman 228 (this coin). Toned, some doubling, spot of weakness, minor dig at edge. Good VF.
From th... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 983
Nicephorus I, with Stauracius. 802-811. AV Solidus (21mm, 4.46 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 803-811. Crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia / Crowned facing bust of Stauracius, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger and akakia; Θ at end of legend. DOC 2b.3; Füeg 2.A.1; SB 1604. Lightly toned with some luster. Good VF.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva.
Nicephorus' career came to a... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 990
Michael III "the Drunkard", with Theodora and Thecla. 842-867. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.40 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 842-circa 843. Crowned facing bust of Theodora, wearing loros, holding patriarchal globus cruciger and cruciform scepter / Crowned facing half-length figure of Michael, wearing chlamys, and holding globus cruciger, and crowned half-length figure of Thecla, to right, wearing loros, and holding patriarchal cross and akakia. DOC 1d; Füeg 1.B.2; SB 1686. Toned, slightly wavy ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 995
Alexander. 912-913. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing on suppedion, nimbate, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing figure of Alexander, wearing loros decorated with a cross at end and holding globus cruciger, being crowned by St. Alexander, to right, holding cross. DOC 2; Füeg 2.A; SB 1737. Toned, a couple light scratches. EF. Very rare.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Rol... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 996
Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, with Zoe. 913-959. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.38 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 914-919. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, nimbate, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels / Crowned facing half-length figures of Constantine, wearing chlamys, and Zoe, wearing loros, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 2; Füeg 2; SB 1740. Toned, minor deposits. Good VF.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva.... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 997
Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus, with Romanus I and Christopher. 913-959. AV Solidus (20mm, 4.35 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 921. Crowned facing figures of Romanus, wearing loros decorated with a cross at end, holding globus cruciger, and Christ, nimbate, crowning Romanus and holding Gospels / Crowned facing busts of Christopher, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding long patriarchal cross between them. DOC 5; Füeg 5; SB 1744. Toned, minor doubling on obverse, slight... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1005
Constantine VIII. 1025-1028. AV Histamenon Nomisma (25.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; upturned crescents in upper two quarters of nimbus / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing jeweled loros, holding labarum and akakia. DOC 1; Füeg II 1.A.6; SB 1815; Berk, Roman 292B (this coin). Toned, a few light scratches, minor deposits. EF.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with g... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1027
Constantine XI Palaeologus (Dragases). 1448-1453. AR Eighth Stavraton (11.5mm, 0.59 g, 12h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, nimbate, holding Gospels; sigla: • | • / Crowned facing bust of Constantine, wearing loros; •/K/• | •/C/• flanking. DOC 1789; Bendall, Coinage 135-54; SB –. Attractively toned with some iridescence. Good VF. Rare.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, assembled with guidance by Roland Michel, Geneva. Ex Hauck & Aufhäuser 16 (16 October 2001... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1029
Umayyad Caliphate. temp. 'Abd al-Malik ibn Marwan to 'Umar ibn Abd al-Aziz. AH 65-101 / AD 685-720. AV Solidus (16mm, 4.35 g, 6h). North Africa (Carthage) mint. Struck circa AH 79-90 (AD 698-710). NON ЄST dS NIS IPSЄ SOL CS ЄT NON ABЄII, crowned and draped Byzantine-style older and younger facing busts (modeled on Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine) / [...]NOΔNCI SIb ЄbNCIPIAS OΔЄI, modified cross potent, surmounted by globus and set on two steps. SICA 1 –; AGC I 9 (this coin illustrated); cf... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1030
Umayyad Caliphate. temp. Suleiman ibn 'Abd al-Malik. AH 96-99 / AD 715-717. Pale AV Solidus – Dinar (4.28 g, 6h). North Africa (Carthage or Tripoli) mint. Dated AH 98 (AD 716/7). (retrograde S)Λ(retrograde D) FRT IN ΛFRK ΛN XCVIII, la ilah i/la Allah in Arabic in two lines / [...]SSISИISIИIИSI[...], muhammad r/sul Allah in Arabic in two lines. SICA 1 –; AGC I 34Ca; cf. Walker, Arab-Byzantine 185 and p. 79, P. 50; Album 121M. Toned, deposits, hairline flan crack. Good VF. Very rare.
From the ... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1031
Umayyad Caliphate. temp. al-Walid I ibn 'Abd al-Malik. AH 86-96 / AD 705-715. Pale AV Solidus (14mm, 4.33 g, 9h). North African type. Spanish mint. Dated IY 12 and AH 94 (AD 712/3). IN N ∂NI N ∂(retrograde S) N ∂ N (retrograde S) ∂(retrograde S)τ(retrograde S)II(retrograde S) (sic), (retrograde S)IMIΛI(retrograde S); two macrons above / (retrograde S)L∂ FRT IN (retrograde S)PN ΔNN XC IIII, IN∂C XII across field; macrons above IN∂ and CX. SICA 1 –; AGC I –, but cf. 19; cf. Balaguer 32 = Walker,... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1034
Lot of nine (9) mostly gold and electrum issues. Includes:
1) Constantine X Ducas. 1059-1067. AV Histamenon Nomisma (27mm, 4.42 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. DOC 1a; Füeg II 1.A; SB 1847.
2) Michael VII Ducas. 1071-1078. EL Histamenon Nomisma (28mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. DOC 2d; SB 1868.
3) Nicephorus III Botaniates. 1078-1081. EL Histamenon Nomisma (28mm, 4.33 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. DOC 1; SB 1883.
4) Alexius I Comnenus. 1081-1118. AR Histamenon Nomisma (25.5mm,... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25152
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SASANIAN EMPIRE. Khusru II (AD 591-628). AR drachm (34mm, 4.16 gm, 3h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Bust of Khusru II right, wearing mural crown with frontal crescent, two wings, and star-in-crescent, ribbons and crescent on shoulders; stars flanking crown, star-in-crescents in margin, double border / Fire altar with ribbons flanked by two attendants; star and crescent above, star-in-crescents in margin, triple border. Göbl type II/3. Shimmering luster.
Khusru II Parviz ("the Victorious", al... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25270
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Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AE follis or 40 nummi (35mm, 17.95 gm, 7h). NGC Choice XF★ 4/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 2nd officina, AD 498-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I right, seen from front / Large M (mark of value); stars to left and right, cross above, B (officina) beneath, CON in exergue. Sear 19. Stuck on a pretty umber flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25271
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Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AE follis or 40 nummi (32mm, 14.95 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF★ 5/5 - 5/5. Antioch, 2nd officina, AD 512-518. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I right, seen from front, diadem surmounted by cross / Large M (mark of value); cross to left, right, and cross above, B (officina) beneath, ANTX in exergue. Sear 47. A sublime example with forest green surfaces.
Ex Economopoulos Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25272
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Justin I (AD 518-527). AV semissis (18mm, 2.22 gm, 6h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 3/5, wrinkled. Constantinople. DN IVSTI-NVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust of Justin I right, seen from front / VICTORIA AVGGG, Victory seated right on shield, inscribing XXXX on shield set on knee; staurogram in right field, star in left field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 57. A stunning example featuring surfaces that shimmer with a radiant, sunny glow, captivating in their brilliance.
Ex Andre Cons... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25273
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Justinian I the Great (AD 527-565). AE follis or 40 nummi (43mm, 23.27 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF★ 5/5 - 4/5. Nicomedia, 2nd officina, Regnal Year 13 (539/40). D N IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Justinian I facing, wearing pendilia, with globus cruciger in right hand, shield decorated with horseman motif in left; cross in right field / Large M (mark of value); A/N/N/O to left, X/II/I (date) to right, cross above, B (officina) below, NIK in exergue. Se... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25274
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Heraclius (AD 610-641). AV solidus (20mm, 4.41 gm, 7h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 5th officina, AD 610-613. d N hЄRACLI-ЧS PP AVG, draped, cuirassed bust of Heraclius facing, wearing helmet with pendilia and integral crown, surmounted by plume and cross, with cross in right hand / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ Є, cross potent set on three steps; CONOB below. Sear 731. This wonderfully attractive piece was struck on a flan that is both bright and satin-like. It is subtly enhanced with a hint ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25275
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Anonymous. Class A3. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII (AD 1020-1028). AE follis (27mm, 8.60 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. +EMMA-NOVHΛ, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with voided box in each limb, pallium and colobium, book of Gospels decorated with pellets on cover in both hands, IC-XC (barred) across fields / +IhSϤS / XRISTϤS / bASILЄϤ / bASILЄ, legend in four lines; decorative element above and below. Sear 1818. A handsome piece with an even... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25276
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Anonymous. Class A3. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII (AD 1020-1028). AE follis (30mm, 10.75 gm, 6h). NGC AU★ 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. +EMMA-NOVHΛ, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with voided box in each limb, pallium and colobium, book of Gospels decorated with pellets on cover in both hands, IC-XC (barred) across fields / +IhSϤS / XRISTϤS / bASILЄϤ / bASILЄ, legend in four lines; decorative element above and below. Sear 1818. A rich dark green patina, accented ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25277
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Romanus IV Diogenes with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus (AD 1068-1071). AV histamenon nomisma (27mm, 4.41 gm, 6h). NGC MS★ 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. KwN-MX-ANΔ, Michael VII (in center), Constantius (on left) and Andronicus (on right) all beardless and standing facing on circular footstools, Michael wearing crown, saccos and loros, labarum in right hand, akakia in left; his two brothers each wearing same costume, globus cruciger in outer hand, akakia in inner hand; ... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 485
Septimius Severus. Denarius; Septimius Severus; 193-211 AD, Rome, 206 AD, Denarius, BM-343, C-253 (60 Fr.), RIC-274 (R2). Obv: SEVERVS PIVS AVG Head laureate r. Rx: LAETITIA TEMPORVM The spina of the Circus Maximus decorated as a ship facing l., with the turning posts at its prow and stern, a sail mounted on the central obelisk, and the spina's other monuments visible in between; above the ship, four quadrigas racing l.; below, seven animals: an ostrich at l. and bear (indistinct on this speci... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - May 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 32033
SASSANIAN EMPIRE. Husrav II, A.D. 590-628. AR Drachm, ART (Ardaxsir-Kwarrah) Mint, dated RY 37 (A.D. 626). NGC AU.
SC Tehran-1747-52. Obverse: Crowned bust right; Reverse: Fire altar with attendants; star and crescent flanking flames. A bright and crisp example struck during the closing years of the costly Byzantine-Sassanid War that ultimately led to the downfall of the Persian empire.
Estimate: $60 - $100... | 13 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 226
Byzantine Commercial Weight of 1 Ounkia (Bronze, 23.62 mm, 27.00 g). Circa 5th-7th centuries. Square commercial weight with plain edges; cross above Γ• A, leafs in upper corners. Rev. Blank. Cf. Bendall 72-73 var. MAH 190. Very Fine.
Starting price: 40 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 228
Byzantine Lead Seal. Romanus IV Diogenes, with Eudocia, Michael VII, Constantius, and Andronicus, 1068-1071. Seal (Lead, 32.77 mm, 31.20 g). +PΩMAN S - EYΔK B PM Christ standing facing on dais, crowning Romanus to left and Eudokia to right, each holding globus. Rev. KΩN - MX - ANΔ Michael VII standing facing, holding labarum and akakia; to left and right, respectively, Constantine and Andronicus standing facing, holding globus and akakia. Cf. DO Seals 6, 82.1. Cf. Zacos 93b. Superficial break ... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 229
Byzantine Lead Seal. Konstantinos Dokeianos, protoproedros and strategos of Armeniakon, late 11th century. Seal (Lead, 29.83 mm, 23.73 g). Θ.. -Δ/Ⲱ/P, Saint Theodore, nimbate, standing facing, holding a spear in his right hand and resting his left on shield. Rev. +KЄRΘ, / KⲰN ΠPOTO/ΠPOЄΔPON S / CTPATHΓ, T' / APMЄNIAK' / TON ΔOKЄI/[AN..], in seven lines. DO Seals -. Jordanov, Corpus -. Unpublished in the standard references. Near Very Fine. Very Rare.
Starting price: 30 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 230
Byzantine Lead Seal. Theodore Komnenos, sebastos, late 11th-early 12th centuries (Lead, 30.87 mm, 22.53 g). St. Demetrios standing frontally holding a spear in his right hand, his left hand set on a round shield resting on the ground; Θ / ΔH-MH /T / PI/OC on either side. Rev. KЄROHQ/ TωCωDV / ӨЄOΔωPω / CЄBACTω / TωKOMNH / ·Nω· Six lines Greek legend, translated as "Lord, help your servant Theodore Komnenos, sebastos". DO Seals - Cf. online BZS.1947.2.1096 (but with title "protosebastos"). Jor... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31106
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Justinian II, First Reign (AD 685-695). AV solidus (19mm, 4.45 gm, 7h). NGC Choice MS 4/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 7th officina, AD 692-695. IhS CRIStDS RЄX-RЄϚNANtIЧM, half-length bust of Christ facing, with long hair and full beard, wearing pallium and colobium, cross behind head, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm / D IЧStINI-AN-ЧS SERЧ CHRIStI Z, full-length figure of Justinian II standing facing, wearing crown and loros, cross potent with base on ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 31107
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Irene, Sole Reign (AD 797-802). AV solidus (20mm, 4.42 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left / •-ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH Θ, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1599. This co... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32320
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Leo II and Zeno (18 January-17 November AD 474). AV solidus (20mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, brushed, clipped. Constantinople, February-November AD 474. D N LEO Et Z-ENO PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust (of Zeno?) facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield in left decorated with horseman motif / SALVS REI-PVBLICAE, Leo II (on left) and Zeno (on right) seated facing on double throne, both nimbate, diademed and wearing imperial mantl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32321
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Anastasius I (AD 491-518). AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 7h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 2nd officina, ca. AD 491-498. D N ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, and cuirassed bust of Anastasius I facing, head slightly right, with spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG B, Victory standing facing, head left, with grounded jeweled cross in right hand; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 3. Bright, lustr... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32322
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Justin I (AD 518-527). AV solidus (22mm, 4.45 gm, 5h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 8th officina. D N IVSTI-NVS PP AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted, cuirassed bust of Justin I facing, head slightly right, spear in right hand over shoulder, shield decorated with horseman motif in left / VICTORI-A AVGGG H, Angel standing facing, with grounded jeweled cross in right hand, globus cruciger in outstretched left; star in right field, CONOB in exergue. Sear 56. Flashy piece minted fr... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32323
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Phocas (AD 602-610). AV solidus (21mm, 4.48 gm, 7h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, 5th officina, AD 607-610. D N FOCAS-PЄRP AV, draped, cuirassed bust of Phocas facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, with globus cruciger in right hand / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ Є, Angel standing facing, grounded staff surmounted by staurogram in right hand, globus cruciger in outstretched left; CONOB in exergue. Sear 620. Stunningly bright piece with practically pristine surfaces.
Ex Economopoul... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32324
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Constans II Pogonatus (AD 641-668). AV solidus (20mm, 4.43 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 10th officina, AD 641-646. d N CONStAN-tINЧS PP AVG, bust of Constans II facing, beardless and with small head, wearing crown and chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ I, cross potent on three steps; CONOB below. Sear 938. Flashy luster highlights gorgeous details on a buttery flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32325
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Leontius (AD 695-698). AV solidus (19mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, 6th officina. D LЄO-N PЄ AV, bust of Leontius facing, bearded, wearing crown with cross on circlet and lozenge pattern loros, akakia in raised right hand, globus cruciger in left / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ S, cross potent with base on three steps; CONOB below. Sear 1330. Chiseled details with a flashy luster.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 3094 (20 August 2021), lot 34289; Roma Numismatics, Auction XXI (24 ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32326
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Leontius (AD 695-698). AV solidus (20mm, 4.45 gm, 6h). NGC MS 4/5 - 2/5, brushed, die shift. Constantinople, 2nd officina. D LЄO-N PЄ AV, bust of Leontius facing, bearded, wearing crown with cross on circlet and lozenge-pattern loros, akakia in raised right hand, globus cruciger in left / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ B Δ, cross potent with base set on three steps; CONOB below. Sear 1331A (unattested officina). Soft, goldenrod toning.
Governor of the newly created Theme of Hellas in Greece, Leontiu... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32327
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Justinian II Rhinotmetus, Second Reign (AD 705-711). AV solidus (20mm, 4.23 gm, 6h). NGC Choice MS 5/5 - 4/5, clipped. Constantinople, AD 706-711. d N IhS ChS RЄX-RЄGNANTIЧM, facing bust of youthful Christ Pantocrator, with slight beard and tight, curly hair, right hand raised in benediction, book of gospels cradled in left arm; cross behind / d N IЧSTINIA-NЧS ЄT TIbЄRIЧS PP A, crowned facing half-length figures of Justinian II (on left), bearded, and Tiberius (on right), smaller and ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32328
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Justinian II Rhinotmetus, Second Reign (AD 705-711). AV solidus (20mm, 4.40 gm, 6h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, clipped. Constantinople, AD 706-711. d N IhS ChS RЄX-RЄGNANTIЧM, facing bust of youthful Christ Pantocrator, with slight beard and tight, curly hair, right hand raised in benediction, book of gospels cradled in left arm; cross behind / d N IЧSTINIA-NЧS ЄT TIbЄRIЧS PP A, crowned facing half-length figures of Justinian II (on left), bearded, and Tiberius (on right), smaller an... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32329
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Philippicus (Bardanes) (AD 711-713). AV solidus (21mm, 4.49 gm, 6h). NGC MS 4/5 - 3/5, brushed, die shift Constantinople, 8th officina. D N FILЄPICЧS-MЧL-TЧS AN, bust of Philippicus facing, wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand, scipio aquila surmounted by cross in left / VICTORIA-AVϚЧ H, cross potent on three steps; CONOB in exergue. Sear 1447. Chiseled details from fresh dies on a honey yellow flan.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32330
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Constantine VI with Irene (AD 780-797). AV solidus (19mm, 4.50 gm, 6h). NGC MS 3/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 792-797. IRIhH-AΓOVStI, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, four pinnacles and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left / COhStAh-tIhOS bAS' Θ, bust of Constantine VI facing, wearing crown and chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand, acacia in left. Sear 1594. Gorgeous specimen with bright, backl... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32331
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Constantine VI and Irene (AD 780-797). AV solidus (20mm, 4.39 gm, 7h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 4/5, clipped. Constantinople, AD 792-797. IRIhH-AΓOVStI, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, four pinnacles and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, cruciform scepter in left / COhStAh-tIhOS bAS' Θ, bust of Constantine VI facing, wearing crown and chlamys pinned at right shoulder, globus cruciger in right hand, acacia in left. Sear 1594. A gorgeous specimen wi... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32332
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Irene, Sole Reign (AD 797-802). AV solidus (19mm, 4.46 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left / •-ЄIRIhH-bASILISSH Θ, bust of Irene facing, wearing loros and crown with pendilia, two pinnacles, and cross in center, globus cruciger in right hand, transverse cruciform scepter in left. Sear 1599. A fully... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32333
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Nicephorus I (AD 802-811). AV solidus (19mm, 3.87 gm, 12h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, scuffs, brushed. Sicilian mint, probably Syracuse, ca. AD 802/3. NI-FOLOS (sic) bAS, crowned facing bust of Nicephorus, wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, holding cross potent in right hand and akakia in left / IhSUS XRIS-TUS NICA X, cross potent on base and three steps, flanked by C-I. Seemingly unpublished in standard references. Sear -. DOC -. Füeg -. Spahr -. See the following for similar e... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32334
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Leo V the Armenian (AD 813-820) with Constantine. AV solidus (20mm, 4.43 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Constantinople. •-LЄ-Oh ЬASILЄЧ', draped bust of Leo V facing, with slight beard, wearing crown surmounted by cross, with cross potent in right hand, akakia in left / COhSt-Aht' dЄSP' Є, bust of Constantine facing, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, globus cruciger in right hand, akakia in left. Sear 1627. Enchanting example with delightful portraits.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32335
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Michael II the Amorian with Theophilus (AD 821-829). AV semissis (11mm, 1.90 gm, 5h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Syracuse. MI-XAHL b, draped bust of Michael II facing, beardless, wearing crown surmounted by cross, cross potent in right hand / ΘЄOF-ILOS dЄ, draped bust of Theophilus facing, wearing crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand. Sear 1646 (solidus). A delightful piece with interesting toning.
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32336
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Theophilus (AD 829-842). AV solidus (20mm, 4.44 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 3/5, edge marks. Constantinople, AD 830/1-840. X *ΘЄOFI-LOS bASILЄ' Θ, draped bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing crown surmounted by, patriarchal cross in right hand, akakia in left / + mIXAHL S COnStAntIn', draped facing busts of deceased father Michael II (on left), with short beard, and deceased son Constantine (on right), beardless, each wearing crown surmounted by cross; cross in field above. ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32337
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Theophilus (AD 829-842). AV semissis (13mm, 1.74 gm, 5h). NGC Gem MS 5/5 - 5/5, die shift. Syracuse, AD 831-842. ΘЄO-FILOS (inverted F), draped bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand / ΘЄO-FILOS (inverted F), bust of Theophilus facing, with short beard, wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross, globus cruciger in right hand. Sear 1673. Highest graded example and only Theophilus coin to receive the designation Ge... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32338
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Constantine VIII (AD 1025-1028). AV histamenon nomisma (26mm, 4.44 gm, 7h). NGC MS 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄϚNANTIhm, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with annulets in upper quadrants, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, Gospels cradled in left arm; triple border / +CwN-S-t-ANtIh bASILЄЧS ROm, bust of Constantine VIII facing, wearing crown with pendilia and square-pattern loros with jeweled collar, labarum in right hand, akakia in le... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32339
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Romanus IV Diogenes with Eudocia (AD 1068-1071). AV tetarteron nomisma (18mm, 4.03 gm, 6h). NGC MS 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. + ΘKЄ-ROHΘ, half-length bust of the Virgin facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding medallion containing facing bust of infant Christ wearing nimbus cruciger; MP-ΘV across fields / + PwMANS-ЄVΔKI•, half-length facing busts of Romanus IV (on left), bearded, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, and Eudocia (on right), wearing crown with pendilia and pinna... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2398
Licinius I augustus, 308 – 324.
Medallic silver bowl of one Roman pound, Ephesus 1 March 322, AR 200 mm, 330 g. Silver bowl with simple curved profile. In the centre is a struck medallion within a lathe-cut circle: LICINIVS AVG OB D V LICINI FILI SVI Bare-headed, draped, and cuirassed facing bust of Licinius I. On the outside of the bowl, near the rim, is a small round stamp: EUG/EFE/MEB in three lines. For three medallic bowls of the same issue, cf. J.P.C. Kent and K.S. Painter, Wealth ... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2431
Heraclius, 5 October 610 – 11 January 641, with colleagues from January 613.
Solidus, Uncertain eastern mint circa 613-618, AV 21 mm, 4.44 g. dd NN herACLIYS ET HERA CONST PP Facing busts of Heraclius on l. and Heraclius Constantine on r., each wearing chlamys and crowned with cross on circlet; in field above, cross. Rev. VICTORIA – AVGY E Cross potent on four steps; in exergue, CONOB. DO 187 var. (Alexandria and different officina). MIBE 77 var. (Cyprus and different officina). S. B... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1164
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527 – 565.
Description
Follis, Nicomedia 538-539 (year 12), Æ 39 mm, 22.70 g. D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and ornamental shield; in r. field, cross. Rev. Large M; above, cross, in l. field ANNO, r. field, XII, below, A. In exergue, NIKO.
Reference
DO 115A
MIBE 113
Sear 201
Condition
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Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1165
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Byzantine Empire. Justinian I, 527 – 565.
Description
Follis 539-540 (year 13), Æ 38 mm, 22.65 g. D N IVSTINI ANVS P P AVG Helmeted, pearl-diademed and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and ornamental shield; in r. field, cross. Rev. Large M; above, cross, in l. field ANNO, r. field, XIII, below, B. In exergue, CON.
Reference
DO 38b
MIBE 95a
References
Sear 163
Condition
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 139
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Anastase Ier (491-518). Solidus 1er type ND, Constantinople, 8e officine. NGC MS 4/5 4/5 die shift (6639738-001).
Av. D N ANASTA - SIVS P P AVG. Buste cuirassé et casqué de face, avec le bouclier et haste sur l'épaule.
Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG (officine) / CONOB. Une victoire debout à gauche tenant le labarum ; derrière elle, une étoile à huit branches.
BC.3 - BN.02 - DOC 3f ; Or - 4,48 g - 20 mm - 5 h
NGC MS 4/5 4/5 die shift (6639738-001).
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 140
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Justin Ier (518-527). Solidus ND, Constantinople, 2e officine. NGC MS 3/5 2/5 wavy flan (6640669-007).
Av. D N IVSTI - NVS P P AVC. Buste cuirassé et casqué de face, tenant la lance sur l'épaule de la main droite et le bouclier de la main gauche.
Rv. VICTORI - A AVCCC (officine) / CONOB. Victoire debout de face, tenant un globe crucigère de la main gauche et une longue croix de la main droite ; une étoile dans le champ à droite.
BC.56 ; Or - 4,48 g - 22 mm - 6 h
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 141
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Justin II (565-578). Solidus au buste barbu ND (c.565), Constantinople. NGC Ch MS* 5/5 5/5 (3990721-011).
Av. D N I - VSTI - NVS P P AVI. Buste de Justin II, casqué, diadémé et cuirassé de face, avec une légère barbe, tenant de la main droite un globe nicéphore et de la main gauche un bouclier.
Rv. VICTORI - A AVCCC / CONOB. Constantinople assise de face, la tête tournée à droite, tenant un sceptre long de la main droite et un globe crucigère de la main gauche.
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 142
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Justin II (565-578). Solidus ND, Constantinople, 1ère officine. NGC MS 5/5 4/5 (6640669-008).
Av. D N I - VSTI - NVS P P AVI. Buste de Justin II, casqué, diadémé et cuirassé de face, tenant de la main droite un globe nicéphore et de la main gauche un bouclier orné d'un cavalier galopant à droite.
Rv. VICTORI - A AVGGG (officine) / CONOB. Constantinople assise de face, la tête tournée à droite, tenant un sceptre long de la main droite et un globe crucigère de la mai... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 143
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Tibère II Constantin (578-582). Solidus ND, Constantinople, 2e officine. NGC MS 5/5 4/5 (6640669-009).
Av. D M TIb CONSTANT P P AVC. Buste cuirassé et couronné de face, tenant un globe crucigère de la main droite et le bouclier de la main gauche.
Rv. VICTORI - A AVGG (officine) / CONOB. Croix pattée posée sur quatre marches.
BC.422 ; Or - 4,46 g - 20,5 mm - 6 h
NGC MS 5/5 4/5 (6640669-009).
Frappe à peine décentrée au revers. Faible usure de circulation, avec le b... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 144
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Héraclius (610-641). Solidus ND (610-613), Constantinople, 5e officine. NGC MS 5/5 4/5 (6640669-010).
Av. D N hERACLI - VS P P AVI. Buste casqué, drapé et cuirassé de face, tenant un globe crucigère de la main droite.
Rv. VICTORIA - AVGV (officine) / CONOB. Croix pattée posée sur trois marches.
BC.731 ; Or - 4,48 g - 21 mm - 6 h
Provient d'une vente Adolph Hess AG & Bank Leu AG 49, 27 mars 1979, n° 514 puis vente Bank Leu 38, 13 mai 1986, n° 390.
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 145
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Héraclius et Héraclius Constantin (613-641). Solidus ND (613-629), Constantinople, 5e officine. NGC MS 4/5 4/5 (6642256-008).
Av. dd NN hERACLIYS ET hERA CONST P P AV. Buste de face d'Héraclius, avec barbe courte, à gauche et d'Héraclius Constantin à droite portant la couronne crucigère, vêtus de la chlamyde. Entre les têtes, une croix.
Rv. VICTORIA - AVGY (officine) / COMOB. Croix pattée posée sur trois degrés.
BC.738 - BN.10/16 ; Or - 4,46 g - 20 mm - 6 h
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 146
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Héraclius et Héraclius Constantin (613-641). Solidus ND (629-632), Constantinople, 2e officine. NGC MS 4/5 2/5 edge bend (6642256-009).
Av. dd NN hERACLIYS ET hERA CONST P P AV. Buste de face d'Héraclius, avec barbe longue, à gauche et d'Héraclius Constantin à droite portant la couronne crucigère, vêtus de la chlamyde. Entre les têtes, une croix.
Rv. VICTORIA - AVGY (officine) / CONOB. Croix pattée posée sur trois degrés.
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 147
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Constant II (641-668). Solidus avec Constantin IV, Héraclius et Tibère ND (après 659), Constantinople, 5e officine. NGC MS 5/5 4/5 clipped (6642256-010).
Av. D N CONSTANTIN (fragmentaire). Buste de face de Constant II avec barbe longue et portant le casque orné d'une croix, et de Constantin IV, portant le stemma, tous deux vêtus de la chlamyde. entre eux, une croix.
Rv. VICTORIA - A - VGy (officine). Croix potencée au-dessus de trois degrés. À gauche Héraclius et à... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 148
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Constantin IV (668-685). Solidus, avec Héraclius et Tibère ND (674-680), Constantinople, 9e officine.
Av. DN COS - T NySP. Buste de face de l'Empereur tenant la lance et le bouclier, avec casque orné d'un cimier et d'une aigrette.
Rv. VICTOA - AIy (officine). Croix potencée avec Héraclius et Tibère à gauche et à droite, portant le stemma, vêtus de la chlamyde, tenant le globe crucigère. À l'exergue CONOB.
Morrisson 14/Cp/09-10 v. ; Or - 4,28 g - 19 mm - 6 h
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 149
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Léon III l'Isaurien (717-741). Solidus ND, Constantinople, 7e officine. NGC MS 4/5 3/5 brushed (6640669-013).
Av. D NO LEO - N P A MYL. Buste de face, avec la couronne et vêtu de la chlamyde, tenant un globe crucigère de la main droite et l'akakia de la main gauche.
Rv. VICTORIA - AVGY (officine) / CONOB. Croix pattée posée sur trois marches.
BC.1502 ; Or - 4,43 g - 19 mm - 6 h
NGC MS 4/5 3/5 brushed (6640669-013).
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 150
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Constantin VII et Romain II (945-959). Solidus, 9e type ND (après 945), Constantinople. NGC Ch AU 5/5 5/5 (6640669-014).
Av. + IhS XPS REX REGNANTIVM. Buste du Christ de face, avec nimbe crucigère, vêtu de la stola et du kolobion, bénissant de la main droite et tenant les Évangiles de la main gauche.
Rv. CONSTANT' CE ROMAN' AVGG b. Bustes de face de Constantin VII, avec une barbe courte, vêtu du loros, et de Romain II, imberbe, vêtu de la chlamyde, tous deux couron... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 151
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Romain III (1028-1034). Histaménon nomisma ND, Constantinople. NGC Ch XF 5/5 4/5 (6640669-004).
Av. + IhS XIS RЄX - RЄGNANTIhM. Le Christ barbu, avec nimbe crucigère, vêtu de la stola et du kolobion, bénissant de la main droite, tenant en main gauche les Évangiles, assis de face sur un trône à dossier.
Rv. + ΘCЄ bOHΘ' - RωMAhω. À droite la Vierge nimbée, vêtue de la stola et du maphorion debout de face, couronnant de la main droite Romain III barbu portant le stem... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 152
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Constantin IX (1042-1055). Histaménon nomisma, 2e type ND, Constantinople. NGC MS 5/5 4/5 (6640669-006).
Av. + IhS XIS RЄX R - ЄGNANTIhM. Le Christ barbu, avec nimbe crucigère, vêtu de la stola et du kolobion, bénissant de la main droite, tenant en main gauche les Évangiles, assis de face sur un trône au dossier en forme de lyre.
Rv. + CΩhSt-AhTh-bASILЄЧ RM. Buste de face de Constantin IX barbu portant le stemma, vêtu du loros et sakkos, et du maniakion, tenant en ... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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MDC Monnaies de Collection sarl - Auction 14, Lot 153
EMPIRE BYZANTIN - BYZANTINE
Théodora (1055-1056). Histaménon nomisma 1055-1056, Constantinople. NGC AU 5/5 3/5 (6640669-002).
Av. + IHS XIS REX REGNANTIHM. Le Christ barbu avec le nimbe, vêtu de la stola et du kolobion, debout de face sur un souppedion et tenant les Évangiles de la main gauche.
Rv. + ΘЄOΔωPA AVΓOVCTA. Théodora et la Vierge, debout de face, tenant ensemble un labarum. La Vierge, nimbée, est vêtue de la stola et du maphorion. Théodora est vêtue du sakkos et du loros (avec le ma... | 3 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 411
Good Very Fine; well-centred | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anastasius I.
Gold solidus, AD 491-498. Constantinople.
Obv: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, pearl-diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust right, holding spear and shield. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG I, Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field; in exergue, CONOB.Good Very Fine; well-centred.
Reference: Sear-3; MIBE-4a; DOC-3i.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 20 mm.
Weight: 4.47 g.
Composition: Gold.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 412
Good Extremely Fine; minor graffiti to obv., well-centred and lustrous | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justin I.
Gold solidus, AD 519-527. Constantinople.
Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVC, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Θ, angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star in right field, CONOB in exergue.Good Extremely Fine; minor graffiti to obv., well-centred and lustrous.
Reference: Sear-56; M... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 413
Very Fine | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Justinian I.
Bronze 40 nummi, dated RY 20 = AD 546/7. Theoupolis (Antioch).
Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right. Rev: Large M; cross above, ANNO to left, XX (date) to right, Γ below, 9HÐ§Π in exergue. MIBE 145a; DOC 217c; Sear 220.Very Fine.
Reference: Sear-220; MIBE-145a; DOC-217c.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 36 mm.
Weight: 19.96 g.
Composition: Bronze.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 414
About Very Fine | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Tiberius II Constantine.
Bronze 40 nummi, dated RY 5 = AD 578/9. Nicomedia.
Obv: á"‚ m TIB CONSTANT P P AVC, crowned bust facing, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre. Rev: large m; ANNO to left, Ч to right, cross above, NIKOB in exergue.About Very Fine.
Reference: Sear-441; MIB-35.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 37 mm.
Weight: 16.38 g.
Composition: Bronze.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 415
MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5, slight bend | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Phocas.
Gold solidus, AD 607-610. Constantinople.
Obv: ∂ N FOCAS PЄRP AVC, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and wearing crown without pendilia. Rev: VICTORIA AVϚЧ Θ, angel standing facing, holding staff surmounted by staurogram and globus cruciger; CONOB in exergue.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5, slight bend, certification number 6156160-012.
Reference: Sear-620; MIBE-... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 416
Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5, graffito | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Heraclius.
Gold solidus, AD 616-625. Constantinople.
Obv: ∂∂ NN ҺЄRACLIЧS ЄƮ ҺЄRA CONST P P A, facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, each wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet; cross between their heads. Rev: VICTORIA AVςЧ B, cross potent on three steps; CONOB in exergue.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC Ch XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5, graffito, certification number 6156160-013.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 417
Mint State; marvellous style, highly lustrous | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Constantine IV 'Pogonatus'.
Gold solidus, dated IY 10 = AD 681/2. Carthage.
Obv: DN T N PSP (sic), helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear in right hand over shoulder and shield decorated with horseman motif in left; pellet in right field. Rev: PCTO... AVGЧ Θ (sic), cross potent in the form of a Staurogram with base, set on three steps; I (Indictional year) in left field, globe in right field, CONOB (... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 418
MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5, clipped | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Tiberius III Apsimar.
Gold solidus, AD 698-705. Constantinople.
Obv: D Æ®IЬЄRIЧS PЄ AV, crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield adorned with horseman motif. Rev: VICTORIA AVςЧ Δ, cross potent on three steps; CONOB in exergue.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5, clipped, certification number 2137250-001.
Reference: Sear-1360; DOC-1c.
Weight: 4.33 g.
Composition: Gold.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 419
About Mint State; a spectacular example of the type | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil I 'the Macedonian'.
Gold solidus, AD 870-871. Constantinople.
Obv: + IhS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM*, Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. Rev: bASILIOS ЄT COҺSƮAhƮ' AЧGG b', crowned facing busts of Basil, with short beard and loros, and Constantine, beardless and wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them.About Mint State; a spectacular example of the type.
Reference: Sear-1704; DOC-2.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 420
Good Very Fine; chipped edge, attractive deep old cabinet tone with iridescent highlights | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Leo VI 'the Wise'.
Silver miliaresion, AD 886-908. Constantinople.
Obv: IÒºSЧS XRISƮЧS ÒºICA, cross potent set on three steps atop globe. Rev: + LÐ„Ñ Òº ЄҺ X'Ñ Ð„VSЄbHS bASILЄVS RÑ mAIÑ Òº, written in five lines within dotted border with eight globules.Good Very Fine; chipped edge, attractive deep old cabinet tone with iridescent highlights.
Reference: Sear-1726; DOC-3.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 421
About Extremely Fine; impressive for the issue | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Basil II 'Bulgaroktonos'.
Silver miliaresion, AD 977-989. Constantinople.
Obv: ЄҺ TOVTω ÒºICAT' - baSILЄI C CωÒºST, crosslet with central X and pellet within crescent on shaft set on globus on four steps, between crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine. Rev: + ЬASIL C CÑ SÒºVAÒº ΠORFVROS ΠISTOI ЬAS RÑ MAIÑ written in five lines; ornaments above and below.About Extremely Fine; impressive for the issue.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 422
Very Fine; die shift to obv., flan crack from 9h through to centre | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Romanus IV.
Gold histamenon nomisma, AD 1068-1071. Constantinople.
Obv: KÑ N MX ANΔ, Michael VII facing, holding labarum and akakia, flanked by Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia; dotted exergual band below. Rev: ⧾ PÑ MA EVΔUKIA, Christ facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding globus cruciger; IC-XC across fields.Very Fine; die shift to obv., flan c... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 423
MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5 | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Romanus IV.
Gold histamenon nomisma, AD 1068-1071. Constantinople.
Obv: KÑ N MX ANΔ, Michael VII facing, holding labarum and akakia, flanked by Constantius and Andronicus, each holding globus cruciger and akakia; dotted exergual band below. Rev: ⧾ PÑ MA EVΔUKIA, Christ facing on footstool, crowning Romanus and Eudocia, each holding globus cruciger; IC-XC across fields.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC MS Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5, certifica... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 424
Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5, die shift, scuffs | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Michael VII 'Ducas'.
Gold histamenon nomisma, AD 1071-1078. Constantinople.
Obv: half-length bust of Christ Pantokrator facing; IC-XC across fields. Rev: ⧾ MIXAHΛ RACIΛ OΔ, half-length bust of Michael facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC Ch AU Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5, die shift, scuffs, certification number 2136381-003.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 425
Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5, edge crimps | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Michael VII 'Ducas'.
Gold histamenon nomisma, AD 1071-1078. Constantinople.
Obv: half-length bust of Christ Pantokrator facing; IC-XC across fields. Rev: ⧾ MIXAHΛ RACIΛ OΔ, half-length bust of Michael facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding labarum and globus cruciger.In secure plastic holder, graded NGC Ch VF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5, edge crimps, certification number 6158636-003.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 426
Very Fine; much silvering | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Alexius I Comnenus.
Billon aspron trachy, AD 1092-1118. Constantinople.
Obv: nimbate Christ enthroned facing, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of Gospels in left hand; IC-XC across fields. Rev: + ΑΛ ΔЄC, bust facing, wearing crown and jewelled chlamys, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger.Very Fine; much silvering.
Reference: Sear-1918; DOC-25b.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 27 mm.
Weight: 3.86 g.
Composition: Billon.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 427
Extremely fine; in great condition for the denomination | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus.
Billon aspron trachy, AD 1195-1197. Constantinople.
Obv: Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel; legend around, IC-XC across fields. Rev: Alexius and St. Constantine standing facing, holding labarum each and a globus cruciger between them; legend around. Extremely fine; in great condition for the denomination.
Reference: DOC-3; Sear-2012.
Die Axis: 6h.
Diameter: 21 mm.
Weight: 2.63 g.
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The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 9, Lot 428
Good Very Fine; suspension loop attached, rev. struck from worn die, graffito to rev | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. SILK ROAD REGION(?).
Gold solidus, 5th - 7th centuries AD.
Imitating the obv. type of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine and rev. types of earlier 6th century rulers. Obv: blundered and partially retrograde legend around, facing busts of Heraclius and Constantine, each wearing chlamys and simple crown with cross on circlet; cross between their heads above. Rev: VICTORIA AVGIII Δ (partial... | 2 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 273
Ancient coins
Byzans
Irene, 797-802, Constantinople, Solidus, crowned Irene holding globe and sceptre / crowned Irene holding globe and sceptre, DOC 1c, S 1599, 4.40 g, scratches in right reverse field.
With the gruesome blinding and death of her son Constantine VI, Irene became the first sole empress to rule the Byzantine state. The traditonal Solidi style with predecessors or associate ruler(s) on the reverse was changed to a new style with Irene on both sides.
Unc-EF
Ex. Niels Stampe; ex.... | 30 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Macho & Chlapovič - Auction 32 eLive, Lot 3001
Basil and Constantin, Byzantine Empire.
Solidus. Constantinople.
Basil und Constantin, Byzantinisches Reich.
Solidus. Konstantinopel.
Basil a Constantin, Byzantská říše.
Solidus. Konstantinopol.
DOC 2,
good VF / good VF
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 57
The Thracian Chersonese. Chersonesos circa 386-338 BC.
Hemidrachm AR
13 mm, 2,12 g
Forepart of lion right, head reverted / Quadripartite incuse square with alternating raised and sunken quarters; club with pellet and A with pellet in opposite quarters.
Very Fine
HGC 3, 1437.
The Thracian Chersonese, a historic peninsula located in the northwest part of present-day Turkey, holds a rich tapestry of ancient tales and significant events. Known for its strategic and cultural importance, this ... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 58
The Thracian Chersonese. Lysimacheia circa 309-281 BC.
Bronze Æ
24 mm, 12,83 g
Diademed head of Lysimachos right / ΛYΣI-MAXEΩN, lion leaping right; monogram below.
Good Very Fine
SNG Copenhagen 899.
Lysimacheia, also known as Lysimachia, was an ancient city located in the region of Thrace, situated near the Hellespont (modern-day Dardanelles) in present-day Turkey. The city was founded by Lysimachus, one of the Diadochi, the successors of Alexander the Great, in the early 3rd century ... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 522
Constantine I the Great AD 306-337. Alexandria
Follis Æ
21 mm, 4,09 g
IMP C FL VAL CONSTANTINVS P F AVG, laureate head right / IOVI CONSERVATORI AVGG K-(wreath)/X/A//ALE, Jupiter standing left, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; at feet to left, eagle with wreath in beak.
Nearly Extremely Fine
RIC VII 13.
Constantine I, commonly known as Constantine the Great, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 306 to 337. He was born on February 27, AD 272, in Naissus (modern-day Niš, Serbia). Cons... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 568
Anastasius I AD 491-518. Constantinople
Follis or 40 Nummi Æ
25 mm, 8,11 g
D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Large M; cross above, stars flanking; below, A and cross countermarked; //CON.
Very Fine
DOC 23d; MIBE 27; Sear 19.
Anastasius I, who reigned as Byzantine Emperor from AD 491 to 518, stands out in history for his dynamic leadership and impactful reforms. Born in modest circumstances, he ascended to the throne through a distinguished career in civil... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 571
Justinian I AD 527-565. Constantinople
Follis or 40 Nummi Æ
31 mm, 18,74 g
D N IVSTINIANVS P P A, diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right / Large M; cross above, star and cross flanking; B//CON.
Very Fine
Sear 158.
Justinian I, also known as Justinian the Great, was a Byzantine emperor who reigned from AD 527 to 565. He is considered one of the most important and influential rulers of the Byzantine Empire, leaving a lasting impact on its history and culture. Justinian was born around ... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 587
Maurice Tiberius AD 582-602. Dated year 20 = AD 601/2. Theoupolis (Antioch)
Follis or 40 Nummi Æ
27 mm, 9,81 g
Crowned facing bust of Maurice Tiberius, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre / Large M, cross above, A/N/N/O - X/X; Γ//τHЄUP'.
Good Very Fine
Sear 533.
Maurice, born around 539 in Arabissos, rose to become Emperor of the Byzantine Empire in 582 after a successful military career. His reign, lasting until his death in 602, was characterized by significan... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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