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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 636
Byzantine
John I Zimisces (Tsimisces), 969-976. Histamenon nomisma (Gold, 22 mm, 4.24 g, 6 h), Constantinople. +IhS XIS RX RЄGNANTIhM Bust of Christ, nimbate, facing, wearing pallium and colobium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding Gospel Book in his left. Rev. + ΘЄOTOC bOHΘ 'Iω dЄSP Facing half-length figure of John, to left, with short beard, wearing loros, and holding patriarchal cross with his left hand, crowned by facing half-length figure of Virgin, to left, nimbate and w... | 8 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 637
Byzantine
Romanus III Argyrus, 1028-1034. Histamenon nomisma (Gold, 23 mm, 4.08 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + ΙhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM Christ Pantocrator seated facing on throne, holding Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in blessing. Rev. Θ CE ΒΟΗΘ ΡωΜΑΝω / ΜΘ On the left, Romanus standing facing, wearing crown and loros (with six pellets in the end), holding globus cruciger with his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, nimbate and wearing robes, crowning the emperor with her right han... | 8 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 644
Byzantine
Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, as emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230. Aspron Trachy (Silver, 32 mm, 4.09 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 1227. MP - ΘE / H AΓIOC Virgin, nimbate, standing facing and orans. Rev. ΘEOΔWPOC ΔOVKA ΔECΠOT O AΓIOC ΔIMITPIOC Theodore, on left, standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia, divitision and loros, receiving castle with three turrets from St. Demetrius, to right, nimbate, standing facing, wearing cuirass and chlamys; above, manus Dei to left. DOC 2. SB 2159. V... | 8 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 645
Byzantine
Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, as emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230. Trachy (Silver, 31 mm, 3.17 g, 6 h), Thessalonica, 1225-1226(?). (MHP) - ΘV The Virgin enthroned facing, holding head of the infant Christ on lap; sigla: * | *. Rev. [ΘЄOΔωP]OC Δ(OV)KA[C] / IC - XC Theodore, on left, holding sword set on ground to left in right hand and anexikakia in left, being crowned by Christ, standing to right, holding Gospels in left hand. DOC 3a var. (different sigla). SB 2160. Flan crack, other... | 8 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 647
Byzantine Seals
BYZANTINE SEALS, Ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople. Nicholas I, Mystikos, 901-907 or 912-925. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 36 mm, 26.51 g, 12 h). +YΠΕΡΑΓΙΑ ΘΕ-ΟΤΟΚΕ ΒΟΗΘΕΙ The Virgin Hodegetria, nimbate and wearing a chiton and a metaphorion, the hem of which hangs down from her left arm, standing three quarters facing and holding, on her left arm with the support of her right hand, the infant Christ, with cross nimbus, chiton and himation, his right hand extended in benediction.... | 8 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Nomos AG - Auction 32, Lot 648
Byzantine Seals
BYZANTINE SEALS, Ecumenical patriarchs of Constantinople. Niketas II Mountanes, 1186-1189. Seal or Bulla (Lead, 37.5 mm, 34.23 g, 12 h), Agia Sofia, Constantinople. MP-ΘΥ The Virgin Theotokos, nimbate and wearing maphorion, seated facing on elaborate, high-backed throne, holding the nimbate and facing Christ child on her lap. Rev. + / NIKHTAC/ EΛEΩ ΘΟΥ APXI/EΠICKOΠOC KΩN/CTANTINOΥΠOΛEΩC/ NEAC PΩMHC KAI/ OΙKOVMENIKOC/ ΠATPIAPXHC /-✱- "Niketas by the Will of God, Archbishop of C... | 8 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 96
CARTHAGE. Circa 290-270 BC. EL Stater (18mm, 7.58 g, 12h). Carthage mint. Wreathed head of Tanit left, wearing necklace with ten pendants / Horse standing right on exergue line; four pellets (in diamond shape) on exergue line behind forelegs. Jenkins & Lewis Group VI, 332 var. (number of pendants; same rev. die); CNP 2.6l var. (same); MAA 13; SNG Copenhagen –. Hairline flan crack, tiny deposits, a few marks, light scrape at edge on reverse. VF.
From the Wild Rose Collection. Ex Numismatica A... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 545
EGYPT, Alexandria. Julia Soaemias. Augusta, AD 218-222. Potin Tetradrachm (23mm, 12.94 g, 12h). Dated RY 5 of Elagabalus (AD 221). Draped bust right / Jugate busts of Serapis and Euthenia right; Nilus wearing taenia with lotus buds, cornucopia behind his shoulder, Euthenia wearing grain ears; L Є (date) to right. Köln –; Dattari (Savio) 4212 & 8933; K&G 60.15 (Serapis & Isis); RPC VI Online 10181.1 (this coin); Emmett 2999.5 (R5). Gray-brown patina, light porosity. VF. Extremely rare.
From t... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 928
Aelia Pulcheria. Augusta, AD 414-453. AV Solidus (21.5mm, 4.47 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck under Theodosius II, AD 443-450. Pearl-diademed and draped bust right, wearing earring and necklace; being crowned by manus Dei above / Constantinopolis seated left, holding globus cruciger and scepter, foot on prow; shield to right; star to left; COMOB. RIC X 295; Depeyrot 84/3; Biaggi –. Toned, trace find patina, a few faint scratches. EF. Rare.
From the Family of Constantine Collection, asse... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25183
Ancients
Q. Cassius Longinus (ca. 55 BC). AR denarius (18mm, 6h) NGC XF★, Fine Style. Rome. Q•CASSIVS-VEST, diademed, veiled head of Vesta right / Curule chair within temple of Vesta, shown as a circular edifice with a domed roof surmounted by statue of Vesta standing facing, head left, decorated with griffin heads on dome base, supported by six columns; urn in left field, raised tablet inscribed A C (Absolvo Condomno) in right field. Crawford 428/1. Sydenham 916. Cassia 7. A wonderful specime... | 20 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 245
Andronicus I. ; Andronicus I; Constantinople, 1180-1185 AD, EL Aspron Trachy, 4.54g. S-1984, Hendy-pl. 18, 11-12, BN-1-4. Obv: The Virgin Mary standing facing. Rx: Andronicus standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by Christ standing facing.Exceptional Virgin on obverse. MS
Estimate: 1750 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 227
Samuel Alousianos, proedros and doux. Seal (Lead, 25.25 mm, 17.20 g). Circa 11th century. The Virgin Mary draped and nimbate, seated facing on backless throne, holding Holy Infant on her womb, MP ΘΥ across fields. Rev. – +ΘΚЄ RΟΗΘЄΙ CAMOVHΛ ΠΡΟЄΔΡω S ΔUKITω ΑΛΟVCI ΑΝω Legend in seven lines. PBW Samuel 101. About Very Fine.
Starting price: 40 CHF... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 745
Byzantine Empire
Alexius I Comnenus 1081-1118 AD. AE Tetarteron (23 mm, 3,61 g.). Thessalonica, 1092-1118 AD. Facing bust of the Virgin Mary MP - ΘV across fields. Rev. Crowned facing bust of Alexius wearing stemma, divitision and chlamys, holding labarum and globus cruciger. DOC 44; Sear 1934. Very Fine. Rare, possibly the first specimen known, published only in nominal half tetarteron.
Estimate: 25 EUR
Starting price: 20 EUR... | 11 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Eid Mar Auctions GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 757
Byzantine Empire
Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7-1230 AD. AR Trachy (31mm, 5,1 g.). Thessalonica. MHP - ΘV / H A/ΓΙΟ/CO - P/HT/HC / A The Virgin Hagiosoritissa stand facing, orans and nimbate, wearing tunic and maphorion. Rev. ΘΕΟΔΩΡΟC ΔΕCΠΟ - Ο AΓΙΟC ΔHΜHΤΡΙΟC Theodore, on left, wearing crown, stemma, divitision and loros, and St. Dimitrios, on right, nimbate and in military attire, both standing facing; Dimitrios presenting Theodore with the city walls of Thessalonic... | 11 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32316
Ancients
Aelia Pulcheria, Eastern Roman Empire (AD 414-453). AV solidus (21mm, 4.45 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, graffito. Constantinople, AD 441-450. AEL PVLCH-ERIA AVG, pearl-diademed, draped bust of Aelia Pulcheria right, seen from front, wearing necklace and earring, hair elaborately weaved with long plait up the back of head and tucked under diadem, crowned with wreath by hand of God reaching down from above / IMP•XXXXII COS•-XVII•P•P•, Constantinopolis enthroned left, left foot on p... | 8 May 2024 | 2,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - CSNS Signature Sale 3115, Lot 32339
Ancients
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 | 3,200 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2374
Julia Paula, first wife of Elagabalus.
Aureus 219-220, AV 20 mm, 6.17 g. IVLIA PAVLA AVG Draped bust r., hair in waves, almost vertical, fastened in queue at back. Rev. CONC – OR – DIA Concordia seated l., holding patera in r. hand and cornucopiae in l.; in field r., star. C 4. BMC Elagabalus 171 note. RIC Elagabalus 210. Calicó 3044.
Of the highest rarity, only the third specimen known of this reverse type and one of
approximately half a dozen aurei known for Julia Paula. A fantast... | 8 May 2024 | 550,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2435
Theodore Comnenus-Ducas, as emperor of Thessalonica, 1225/7 – 1230.
Aspron trachy, Thessalonica, circa 1225-1226, 30 mm, 3.98 g. MHP – ΘY The Virgin Mary seated facing on a jewelled throne with a back, holding before her the nimbate bust of the infant Jesus; in field, over the arms of the throne, the sigla Γ – Ρ. Rev. ΘΕΟΔ ΔOYKAC On the l., standing figure of Theodore facing, wearing divination, jewelled loros and sagion and holding sheathed sword and akakia; at his r., standing facing f... | 8 May 2024 | 4,000 CHF | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 144 with CNG & NGSA, Lot 1117
The Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes. The Roman Empire. Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus.
Description
As, Roma 215, Æ 24 mm, 10.68 g. IVLIA PIA – FELIX AVG Diademed and draped bust r. Rev. VESTA Four Vestal virgins sacrificing in front of temple of Vesta; in exergue S C.
Reference
C 234
BMC Caracalla 232
RIC Caracalla 607
Condition
Rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. A portrait of excellent style and a finely detailed reverse composition. L... | 8 May 2024 | 16,000 CHF | |
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Oslo Myntgalleri AS - Auction 38, Lot 977
Julia Domna. Augusta, AD 193-217. AV aureus (20 mm; 7,18 g). Rome mint, struck AD 215-217. Diademed and draped bust right, seen from front, hair waved in ridges and bound at the back of head / Frontal view of of the domed Temple of Vesta, surmounted by standing statue and with seated statue within; Julia Domna and Vestal Virgin standing vis-à-vis to left and right, holding incense boxes and dropping incense over a lighted altar between them, two more Vestal Virgins flanking, observing the sere... | 4 May 2024 | 100,000 NOK | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 290
Ancient coins
Byzans
Romanus III, 1028-1034, Constantinople, Histamenon, Christ enthroned / Romanus holding globe being crown by Virgin, DOC 1b, S 1819, 4.41 g.
VF
Ex. Niels Stampe; ex. Glendining's, Sale Oct. 1989, no. 330, ticket enclosed.
Starting price: 2100 DKK... | 30 Apr 2024 | 5,500 DKK | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 295
Ancient coins
Byzans
Michael VI Stratioticus, 1056-1057, Constantinople, Tetarteron, nimbate Virgin rasing both hands / crowned Michael with long cross and akakia, DOC 2.2, S 1841, 4.00 g - rare.
Theodora choose the court bureaucrat Michael as her successor in the middle of 1056. He was not a successful ruler, and after a short reign he lost power and abdicated in August 1057.
EF
Ex. Niels Stampe; ex. UBS 76/1401, Zurich, Jan. 2008, ticket enclosed.
Starting price: 21000 DKK... | 30 Apr 2024 | 21,000 DKK | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 297
Ancient coins
Byzans
Romanus IV Diogenes with Eudocia, 1068-1071, Constantinople, Tetarteron, Bust of Virgin Mary facing holding medallion of infant Christ, DOC 3, S 1862, 4.06 g.
VF
Ex. Niels Stampe, ex. Hirsch 206/609, Munich, Nov. 1999.
Starting price: 2100 DKK... | 30 Apr 2024 | 3,800 DKK | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 298
Ancient coins
Byzans
Michael VII Ducas, 1071-1078, with Maria, Constantinople, Tetarteron, Virgin Mary holdingmedallion of nimbate infant Christ / half-lenght busts of Michael and Maria holding long cross, DOC 4, S 1871, 4.09 g, clipped.
VF
Ex. Niels Stampe; ex. Hirsch 237/1000, Nov. 2004.
Starting price: 2800 DKK... | 30 Apr 2024 | 3,800 DKK | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 299
Ancient coins
Byzans
Andronicus I Comnenus, 1183-1185, Constantinople, Hyperpyron, nimbate Virgin enthroned / Andronicus holding globe being crowned by Christ, DOC 1, S 1983, 4.49 g.
EF-VF
Ex. Niels Stampe; UBS 76/1413, Jan. 2008, ticket enclosed.
Starting price: 3400 DKK... | 30 Apr 2024 | 5,500 DKK | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 76
Attica. Athens circa 165-42 BC. ΠΟΛΕΜΩΝ (Polemon), ΑΛΚΕΤΗΣ (Alketes), ΠATP- (Patr-), magistrates
Tetradrachm AR. New Style Coinage
28 mm, 16,46 g
Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing necklace, pendent earring, and triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with the protomes of four horses above the visor, a Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, all within border of dots / A-ӨE ΠΟΛΕ-ΜΩΝ ΑΛΚΕ-ΤΗΣ ΠATP, owl standing right, head facing, on Panathenaic amphora, tripod in left fi... | 28 Apr 2024 | 380 EUR | |
Myntauktioner i Sverige AB - Auction 44, Lot 712
ROMAN COINS / Byzantine Empire.
MANUEL I (A.D. 1141-1180). Electrum aspron trachy. + KE ROHOEI, Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, IC - XC on either side of nimbus EM MA to left, N HA to right, double border)(MANOHA DECPOTH, the Virgin nimbate on right and Manuel beardless on left, both standing facing, the Virgin wears pallium and maphorium, and with her right hand crowns the emperor, who wears divitision and loros, and holds labarum and akakia, MP QV betwee... | 27 Apr 2024 | 4,000 SEK | |
Myntauktioner i Sverige AB - Auction 44, Lot 713
ROMAN COINS / Byzantine Empire.
ISAAC II (A.D. 1185-1195). AV hyperpyron. The Virgin enthroned facing)(Isaac on left and Archangel Michael on right, both standing facing, they hold between them patriarchal cross. (Legends not readable). SB 2001 var. 4,18 g.
Grade: 1+/01 (VF/EF)
ROMAN COINS / Byzantine Empire.
Starting price: 1500 SEK... | 27 Apr 2024 | 2,700 SEK | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 2811
Michael VII Ducas AR Miliaresion. Constantinople, AD 1071-1078. ⧾ ΘKЄ ROHΘЄI TѠ CѠ ΔOYΛѠ, the Virgin Mary standing facing on dais, orans / ⧾ MIXAHΛ RACIΛ O ΔKA, Michael VII, crowned and wearing military attire, standing facing, holding long cross and resting on hilt of sheathed sword; double border. DOC 7a; Sear 1873. 2.34g.
NGC graded XF 4/5 - 4/5, lt. scuffs (#4682627-005).
Ex Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio), January 2019 NYINC Auction, 11 January 2019, lot 42227.
Estimate: 150 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | 240 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 2814
Manuel I Comnenus BI Aspron Trachy. Constantinople, circa AD 1160-1164. The Virgin enthroned facing, holding infant Christ; MHP (ligate)- ΘV across fields / [MANOVHΛ] ΔEC[ΠOTHC], emperor standing facing, wearing stemma, divitision and chlamys, holding labarum and patriarchal cross on globe. DOC 12a; Sear 1964. 5.00g, 31mm, 5h.
Near Extremely Fine; well-struck reverse.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 40, 28 October 2017, lot 1004.
Estimate: 30 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | 18 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 2815
Manuel I Comnenus BI Aspron Trachy. Constantinople, circa AD 1160-1164. The Virgin enthroned facing, holding infant Christ; MHP (ligate)- ΘV across fields / MANOVHΛ ΔEC[ΠOTHC], emperor standing facing, wearing stemma, divitision and chlamys, holding labarum and patriarchal cross on globe. DOC 12a; Sear 1964. 3.33g, 31mm, 6h.
Near Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 40, 28 October 2017, lot 1005.
Estimate: 30 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | 25 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 2816
Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, AV Hyperpyron. Thessalonica, AD 1294-1320. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls with six towers; monogram - Θ across fields; symbol above Ѡ - X[B] across outer fields / Christ standing facing, blessing Andronicus II and Michael IX kneeling to either side; uncertain legends to left and right. Cf. DOC 235-61; Bendall, Sigla p. 185, 121; S. Bendall, 'An early Palaeologan gold hoard', NC, vol. (1982), 177; Sear 2396. 4.00g, 24m... | 24 Apr 2024 | 190 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 2817
Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, AV Hyperpyron. Thessalonica, AD 1294-1320. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls with six towers; MHP - ΘV across fields; K (retrograde) - K across outer fields / Christ standing facing, blessing Andronicus II and Michael IX kneeling to either side; uncertain legends to left and right. Cf. DOC 235-61; Bendall, Sigla p. 184, 110; Sear 2396. 3.90g, 22mm, 6h.
Extremely Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 96, 5 May 2022, lo... | 24 Apr 2024 | 220 GBP | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24165
Ancients
Nicephorus II Phocas (AD 963-969). AV histamenon nomisma (21mm, 6h). ANACS AU 58. Constantinople, AD 963-969. + IhS XIS RЄX' RЄϚNANTIhm, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with two pellets in each arm, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm / + ΘЄOTOC' Ь' HΘ' hICHF' dЄSP', half-length facing busts of the nimbate Virgin Mary (on left), wearing stola and maphorium, and Nicephorus II (on right), wearing loros and crown wit... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24166
Ancients
John I Tzimisces (AD 969-976). AV histamenon nomisma (22mm, 4.42 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 970-973. +IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with two pellets in each arm, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left / +ΘEOTOC-bOHΘ´ Iw dESP, half-length busts of nimbate Virgin (on right), wearing stola and maphorium, crowning with right hand John I (on left), wearing loros, patriarchal cross w... | 21 Apr 2024 | 2,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24170
Ancients
Basil II (AD 976-1025). AR miliaresion (27mm, 2.85 gm, 6h). NGC (photo-certificate) Choice XF 5/5 - 1/5, scuffs, stress cracks, edge chips. Constantinople, AD 989. ΘCЄ bΘ, tOIS bASILS', nimbate bust of the Virgin Nikopoios facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with both hands medallion with the draped, nimbate bust of the infant Christ; MHP (monogram)-ΘV (barred) across fields, triple border / + mЄR ΘЧ (barred) / DЄDOIASm / O ЄIS SЄ ЄL' / ΠIZwn OЧ / C AΠOt, X, legend in five... | 21 Apr 2024 | 280 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24173
Ancients
Anonymous (ca. AD 10th-11th centuries). Lead seal or bulla (22mm, 25.06 gm, 6h). XF. + ΘKЄ RΘ TAC BACIΛICCIC, nimbate bust of the Virgin Nikopoios facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with both hands medallion with the draped, nimbate bust of the infant Christ; MHP (monogram, barred)-ΘV (barred) across fields, triple border / + ΘKЄ RΘ TAC BACIΛICCIC, nimbate bust of the Virgin Nikopoios facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with both hands medallion with the draped,... | 21 Apr 2024 | 52 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24177
Ancients
Romanus III Argyrus (AD 1028-1034). AV histamenon nomisma (24mm, 4.43 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 5/5. Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX-RЄϚNANTInm, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; double border / ΘCЄ bOHΘ'-RωmAhω, standing facing figures of Romanus III (on left), bearded, wearing crown with pendilia, saccos, and loros, six pellets on sleeve, globus cruciger in left hand, and the Virgin (on... | 21 Apr 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24178
Ancients
Romanus III Argyrus (AD 1028-1034). AV histamenon nomisma (23mm, 4.40 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5. Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX-RЄϚNANTInm, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; double border / ΘCЄ bOHΘ'-RwmAhw, standing facing figures of Romanus III (on left), bearded, wearing crown with pendilia, saccos and loros, six pellets on sleeve, globus cruciger in left hand, and the Virgin (on right), ... | 21 Apr 2024 | 925 USD | |
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24179
Ancients
Romanus III Argyrus (AD 1028-1034). AV histamenon nomisma (24mm, 4.27 gm, 6h). NGC Choice VF 5/5 - 2/5, marks, brushed, wavy flan. Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX-RЄSNANTInm, Christ enthroned facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; double border / ΘCЄ bOHΘ'-RwmAhw, standing facing figures of Romanus III (on left), bearded, wearing crown with pendilia, saccos and loros, four pellets on sleeve, globus cruciger in lef... | 21 Apr 2024 | 600 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24192
Ancients
Theodora, Sole Reign (AD 1055-1056). AV histamenon nomisma (25mm, 4.33 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, brushed. Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX-RЄΣNANTIhM, Christ standing facing on dais, wearing nimbus cruciger with single pellet in each arm, pallium, and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm; double border / + ΘЄOΔΩPA-AVΓOVCTA, Theodora (on left) standing facing, right hand on breast, wearing crown with pendilia, divitision and loros, and th... | 21 Apr 2024 | 3,100 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24204
Ancients
Constantine X Ducas (AD 1059-1067). AV histamenon nomisma (26mm, 4.41 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5, die shift. Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX-RЄϚNANTIhM, Christ Pantocrator enthroned facing on lyre-backed throne with curved arms, wearing cruciform nimbus, holding book of Gospels cradled in left arm / + ΚΩΝ RACΛ O ΔΟVKAC, standing facing figures of Constantine, on left, crowned and wearing saccos and loros, holding globus cruciger in left hand, and the Virgin Mary, nimbate, wearing p... | 21 Apr 2024 | 800 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24205
Ancients
Constantine X Ducas (AD 1059-1067). AV tetarteron nomisma (18mm, 4.08 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. ΜΗΡ-ΘV barred, nimbate bust of the Virgin orans facing, wearing pallium and maphorium; single border / KwN-RACIΛ O ΔwK, bust of Constantine X facing, wearing crown with pendilia and jeweled chlamys with collar, globe surmounted by pelleted cross in right hand, akakia in left; single border. Sear 1849.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/byzantine/ancients-constantine-x-duca... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24215
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Michael VII Ducas (AD 1071-1078), with Maria. EL tetarteron nomisma (20mm, 4.05 gm, 6h). NGC AU 5/5 - 3/5, edge marks, scuffs. Constantinople. +ΘKE-POHΘ, bust of the Virgin Mary facing, veiled and holding a medallion of the nimbate infant Christ in both hands; in fields, barred MHP (ligate)-ΘV / +MIX-AHΛ-M-APIA, half-length busts of Michael, on left, wearing crown and loros and Maria, similarly dressed, holding between them long cross with terminal pellets. Sear 1870.
Ex Classical Nu... | 21 Apr 2024 | 2,400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24220
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John II Comnenus (AD 1118-1143). AV hyperpyron (26mm, 6h). ANACS AU 58. Constantinople, AD 1118-1122. IC-XC (barred), Christ seated facing on backless throne, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, cradling book of Gospels in left arm / + IΩ ΔΕCΠΟΤΗ, facing half-length figures of John II (on left), wearing loros and crown with pendilia, akakia in right hand, and the Virgin (on right), nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium, left hand raised i... | 21 Apr 2024 | 500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24226
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Manuel I Comnenus (AD 1143-1180). BI aspron trachy (30mm, 3.10 gm, 6h). NGC XF 5/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. IC-XC (barred), Christ seated facing on backless throne, wearing nimbus cruciger with single pellet in each arm, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, Gospels in left hand; double border / MANVHΛ-ΔECΠO, The Virgin (on right), nimbate, standing facing, wearing pallium and maphorium, crowning with right hand emperor (on left), standing facing, wearing divitision an... | 21 Apr 2024 | 60 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24228
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Andronicus I Comnenus (AD 1183-1185). AV hyperpyron (28mm, 5h). ANACS AU 58. Constantinople. Full-length figure of the Virgin seated facing on throne, holding nimbate head of infant Christ on lap; barred MHP-ΘV across fields / ANΔPONIKOC-ΔЄCΠOTHC, figures of Andronicus I (on left) and Christ (on right) standing facing, the former wearing crown with pendilia and loros with eight pellets on sleeve, labarum in right hand, globus cruciger in left, and being crowned by the latter, wearing ... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,800 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24229
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Andronicus I Comnenus (AD 1183-1185). EL aspron trachy (32mm, 4.67 gm, 6h). NGC (photo-certificate) Choice AU 4/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. + ΘΚ-Є RO-HΘЄI, The Virgin Orans standing facing on dias, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium, both hands raised, nimbate head of the infant Christ facing in bosom; MHP-ΘV across fields / ANΔPONIKΩ-ΔECΠOTH, Christ standing facing (on right), bearded, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, book of Gospels in left hand, right hand crownin... | 21 Apr 2024 | 340 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24230
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Isaac II Angelus (AD 1185-1195). AV hyperpyron (28mm, 5h). ANACS AU 55. Constantinople. MHP-ΘV, Nimbate Virgin enthroned facing, holding nimbate head of infant Christ / ICAAKIOC-X/M, Archangel Michael (on right), beardless and nimbate, standing facing in military attire and Isaac standing facing (on left), wearing divitision and chlamys, cruciform scepter in right hand, jointly holding sword in scabbard between them, Manus Dei in upper field depositing crown. Sear 2001.
https://coin... | 21 Apr 2024 | 440 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24233
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John III Ducas-Vatatzes, Empire of Nicaea (AD 1221/2-1254). AV hyperpyron (30mm, 4.34 gm, 6h). NGC (photo-certificate) Choice XF 5/5 - 1/5, graffiti, damage. Magnesia. IC-XC (barred), Christ seated facing on backless throne, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm; double border / + IΩ ΔECΠOTH, half-length figures of John III (on left), wearing loros and crown with pendilia, akakia in right hand, and the Vi... | 21 Apr 2024 | 300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24234
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Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (28mm, 4.09 gm, 6h). (photo-certificate) Choice XF 4/5 - 1/5, brushed, flan flaw, scratches. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers / X/M/A/Π/TH-O/Π/Λ, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael standing facing behind, to Christ seated facing slightly left, scroll in left hand; IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2242. Exceptional detail... | 21 Apr 2024 | 280 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24235
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Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (26mm, 4.23 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 2/5, graffiti. Constantinople. Half-length figure of the Virgin, orans, within city wall of six towers / X/M/A/Π/TH-O/Π/Λ, Michael VIII facing, kneeling slightly right, being presented by nimbate Archangel Michael standing facing behind, to Christ seated facing slightly left, scroll in left hand; IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2242.
Ex Classical Numismatic Group, Auction 111 (29 May 2019), lot... | 21 Apr 2024 | 400 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24236
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Michael VIII Palaeologus (AD 1261-1282). AV/EL hyperpyron (23mm, 4.13 gm, 6h). NGC MS 4/5-5/5. Philadelphia (?). Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within city wall of six towers; sigla: Π | Є; MP-ΘV in fields / XMΛITI-M, Michael facing, kneeling slightly right and being presented by archangel Michael to Christ seated facing to left and holding Gospel book, sigla: Π/Π/Є; IC-XC in fields. Sear 2243 (Constantinople). PCPC 5, sigla 80.
Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 231731 (3 ... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,500 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24237
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Andronicus II Palaeologus (AD 1282-1328). AV/EL hyperpyron (23mm, 4.03 gm, 6h). NGC XF 2/5 - 2/5, light graffito. Constantinople. Nimbate, draped bust of the Virgin, orans, within city walls with six groups of towers; B-star sigla so either side / ANΔPO/NIKOC EN / XW ΔECΠO/THC O Π/AΛEOΓ, Andronicus II kneeling right at the feet of nimbate Christ, who stands facing, laying right hand on Andronicus' head, book of Gospels in left; star in field below Andronicus, IC / XC (barred) in right... | 21 Apr 2024 | 280 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24238
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Andronicus II Palaeologus and Michael IX (AD 1295-1320). AV/EL hyperpyron (26mm, 3.97 gm, 6h). NGC AU 3/5 - 2/5, graffito. Constantinople, ca. AD 1294-1303. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within circuit of city walls with six towers; sigla / A/N/Δ/NI/K-M/X/Λ/ΔE/N, Christ, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, standing facing, IC-XC flanking head, crowning Andronicus II (on left) and Michael IX (on right) kneeling to either side, each wearing divitision and loros. Sear ... | 21 Apr 2024 | 300 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24239
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Andronicus II Palaeologus and Michael IX (AD 1295-1320). AV/EL hyperpyron (23mm, 3.97 gm, 5h). NGC Choice VF 3/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, ca. AD 1294-1303. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within circuit of city walls with six towers; sigla to either side / A/N/Δ/NI/K-M/X/Λ/ΔE/N, Christ, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, standing facing, IC-XC flanking head, crowning Andronicus II (on left) and Michael IX (on right) kneeling to either side, each wearing divitision and ... | 21 Apr 2024 | 320 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24240
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Andronicus II Palaeologus (AD 1282-1328), with Michael IX. AV/EL hyperpyron (21mm, 2.76 gm, 5h). NGC VF 2/5 - 2/5, clipped. Constantinople, ca. AD 1294-1303. Half-length figure of the Virgin Mary, orans, within circuit of city walls with six towers; sigla / A/N/Δ/NI/K-M/X/Λ/ΔE/N, Christ, nimbate, wearing pallium and colobium, standing facing, IC-XC flanking head, crowning Andronicus II (on left) and Michael IX (on right) kneeling to either side, each wearing divitision and loros. Sear... | 21 Apr 2024 | 220 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24241
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Andronicus II Palaeologus with Andronicus III (AD 1325-1334). AV/EL hyperpyron (25mm, 4.72, 6h). NGC AU 3/5 - 4/5. Constantinople, AD 1325-1328. Nimbate bust of the Virgin, orans, within city walls furnished with four groups of towers / ANΔPONIC-ANΔIN, Christ standing facing (in center), blessing Andronicus II and Andronicus III, kneeling to left and right, respectively; their names around, IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2461.
Ex Pegasi Numismatics, private sale with old dealer's tag... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,100 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24242
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Andronicus II Palaeologus with Andronicus III (AD 1325-1334). AV/EL hyperpyron (24mm, 4.22 gm, 6h). NGC XF 2/5 - 2/5, graffiti. Constantinople, AD 1325-1328. Nimbate bust of the Virgin, orans, within city walls furnished with four groups of towers / ANΔPONIC-ANΔIN, Christ standing facing (in center), blessing Andronicus II and Andronicus III, kneeling to left and right, respectively; their names around, IC-XC (barred) in fields. Sear 2461.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/byzantine... | 21 Apr 2024 | 460 USD | |
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Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 566
L. Titurius L.f. Sabinus, 89 BC. Denarius (Silver, 18.5 mm, 3.70 g, 2 h), Rome. SABIN Bare-headed and bearded head of King Titus Tatius to right; below, palm branch. Rev. L · TITVRI To left and right, two soldiers hurling shields onto Tarpeia; above, star in crescent. Babelon (Tituria) 4. Crawford 344/2b. Sydenham 699. RBW 1301. Bold rendering of King T. Tatius. Good very fine.
From a Swiss collection.
Tarpeia was a Vestal Virgin and the daughter of a Roman army commander. At the time of the... | 21 Apr 2024 | 220 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 770
Romanus III Argyrus, 1028-1034. Histamenon (Gold, 24 mm, 4.39 g, 6 h), Constantinople. + ΙhS XIS REX REGNANTIhM Christ Pantocrator seated facing on throne, holding Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in blessing. Rev. Θ CE ΒΟΗΘ ΡωΜΑΝω / ΜΘ On the left, Romanus standing facing, wearing crown and loros (with four pellets in the end), holding globus cruciger with his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, nimbate and wearing robes, crowning the emperor with her right hand and holding map... | 21 Apr 2024 | 600 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 781
Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, 1282-1328. Trachy (Bronze, 25 mm, 3.12 g, 6 h). Bust of Virgin, facing, nimbate and orans; all within city walls. Rev. IC - XC Andronicus II, on left, and Michael IX, on right, kneeling , crowned by Christ, nimbate, standing between them. SB 2414. Very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 110 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 782
Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael IX, 1282-1328. Trachy (Bronze, 22 mm, 2.49 g, 6 h), Constantinople. Half-length Virgin facing, nimbate and orans. Rev. Andronicus III, on left, and Michael IX, on right, each crowned and wearing loros, supporting long cross between them. DOC 600. SB 2417. Attractive green patina. Very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 55 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 785
BYZANTINE SEALS. Anonymous, Circa 11th century. Seal (Silver, 8 x 13 mm, 2.95 g), small round stamp with a suspension loop and part of the original chain, for preparing wax seals. MHP-ΘΟΥ (retrograde) Half length bust of Virgin Mary, orans. Possibly for ecclesiastical use. A few deposits, otherwise, very fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 21 Apr 2024 | 100 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 560, Lot 632
Moneyer issues of Imperatorial Rome. C. Clodius C.f. Vestalis. 43 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.86 g, 12h). Rome mint. Draped bust of Flora right, wearing wreath of flowers; lily to left / Vestal virgin seated left, holding cymbium (two-handled bowl). Crawford 512/2; CRI 317; Sydenham 1135; Claudia 13; RBW 1790. Toned, a few light reverse scratches, small edge chip. VF.
From the Mesogeios Collection. Ex Lucien Birkler Collection (The New York Sale III, 7 December 2000), lot 590.
Estimate: 20... | 17 Apr 2024 | 550 USD | |
Kölner Münzkabinett - Auction 121, Lot 930
RÖMISCHE KAISERZEIT
Iulia Domna, Gemahlin des Septimius Severus, 193-211 n. Chr. AR-Denar 207-211 n. Chr. Rom Vs.: IVLIA AVGVSTA, drapierte Büste n. r., Rs.: VESTA MATER, verschleierte Iulia Domna oder Vestalin steht n. l. und opfert an Altar vor dem Rundtempel der Vesta, im Inneren Kultbild RIC 584 (R3); Coh. 237. 2.90 g. RR Druckstelle am Rand, s-ss
ex Malter, Auktion XXVIII, 1984, Los 86 (Virginia Ruzicka Collection)
Estimate: 80 EUR... | 12 Apr 2024 | 200 EUR | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 283
Byzantine Empire, Romanus III Argyrus (1028-1034), AV Histamenon, + IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm, Christ, nimbate, enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels, rev. THSE BON TH ROMANO, Romanus standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding globus cruciger in his left hand, alongside the Virgin, standing facing, nimbate, wearing robes and maphorion, crowning the emperor with her right hand, MTH above, 4.42g (DOC 1d; SB 1819), some scratches, but well-struck, rev... | 9 Apr 2024 | 700 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 287
Byzantine Empire, John II Comnenus (118-1143), AR Hyperyron, IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne without back, wearing pallium and colobium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left, rev. half-length bust of John facing, alongside the Virgin, who crowns him, 4.53g (SB 1938), struck from worn dies, fine.
Estimate: £180 - £250... | 9 Apr 2024 | 170 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 289
Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus (1282-1328), EL Hyperpyron, bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers, rev. nimbate Andronicus II crouching in proskynesis before Christ, standing facing, holding book in his left hand and placing his right hand on the head of the emperor; in field to right, IC / XC, name of the emperor to left, 4.21g (SB 2326), about fine.
Estimate: £120 - £150... | 9 Apr 2024 | 150 GBP | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 305
Note: This lot appeared in the auction as lot number: 289a
Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Michael XI (c. 1294-1320), EL Hyperpyron, bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers, rev. Christ, flanked by IC - XC, blessing Andronicus II and Michael IX, kneeling to left and right, respectively, to left and right, name of the emperors, 4.00g (SB 2396), struck from worn dies, otherwise fine.
Estimate: £120 - £150... | 9 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 310
Note: This lot appeared in the auction as lot number: 289b
Byzantine Empire, Andronicus II Palaeologus, with Andronicus III (1325-1334), EL Hyperpyron, bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers, rev. Christ, flanked by IC - XC, blessing Andronicus II and Andronicus III, kneeling to left and right, respectively, to left and right, names of the emperors surround 4.38g (SB 2461), many cracks to flan, good.
Estimate: £70 - £90... | 9 Apr 2024 | 70 GBP | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4061
Andronicus I Comnenus, (1183-1185), electrum aspron trachy, 30mm, (4.50 g), Constantinople mint, struck 1183-1185, obv. The Virgin orans, standing facing on dais, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium, on her breast nimbate head of the infant Christ facing on either side of the Virgin's nimbus, +QKE ROHQEI, above MP monogram to left and QV to right, rev. Andronicus standing facing on left, Christ standing facing crowning the emperor around ANDRONIKW to left, [DECPOTH], IC XC either side of... | 9 Apr 2024 | 600 AUD | |
Noble Numismatics Pty Ltd - Auction 135, Lot 4062
Andronicus II and Michael IX, (1295-1320), gold hyperpyron (scyphate), Constantinople Mint, (2.70 g), obv. bust of Virgin within city walls and four towers, control letters (sigla) K and N to left and right, rev. Andronicus II and Michael IX to left and right with Christ standing between both emperors, most of the partial legend downwards of each emperor, (cf.S.2396, Bendall PCPC 128, type sigla 175, cf.DOC 244). Weak in places as usual, otherwise very fine and very scarce.
Estimate: 450 AUD... | 9 Apr 2024 | 320 AUD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 1240
L. Cassius Longinus AR Denarius. Rome, 63 BC. Head of Vesta to left, wearing veil and diadem; kylix behind, control mark before / Voter standing to left, dropping tablet marked 'V' into cista on right; LONGIN•III•V downwards to right. Crawford 413/1; BMCRR Rome 3936; RSC Cassia 10. 3.90g, 20mm, 3h.
Extremely Fine; beautiful cabinet tone.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 58, 20 June 2019, lot 1031;
Ex Alfred Franklin Collection, Baldwin's Auctions Ltd, Auction 99, 4 May 2016, lot 223.
... | 8 Apr 2024 | 360 GBP | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 4, Lot 301
Romanus III, Argyrus, 1028-1034. Miliaresion (Silver, 30.00 mm, 2.68 g). Constantinople, 1030 (?). ΠAPΘЄNЄ COI ΠOΛVAINЄ ("in you, Virgin much-praised"),The Virgin, nimbate, standing three-quarter right on footstool, holding in Her arms the infant Christ also nimbate; in field, M - Θ. Rev. OC HΛΠIKЄ ΠANTA KATOPΘOI ("[he] who has hoped, all things may set upright") Romanus standing facing on footstool, holding long patriarchal cross and globus surmounted by patriarchal cross. DOC 3. BMC 7 (Roma... | 7 Apr 2024 | 320 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61369, Lot 21030
Ancients
Constantine X Ducas (AD 1059-1067). AV tetarteron nomisma (20mm, 4.03 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 3/5 - 4/5. Constantinople. ΜΗΡ-ΘV barred, nimbate bust of the Virgin orans facing, wearing pallium and maphorium; single border / KwN-RACIΛ O ΔwK, bust of Constantine X facing, wearing loros with collar and crown with pendilia and surmounted by pelleted cross, with globus cruciger with pelleted cross in right hand, akakia in left; single border. Sear 1849. Delightful piece with fine detailing... | 7 Apr 2024 | 1,200 USD | |
Naville Numismatics Ltd. - Auction 88, Lot 614
Anonymous Seal circa IX-XIII century, PB 31.00 mm., 21.24 g.
Bust of the Virgin facing, nimbate and orans, medallion of Christ before her. Rev. Christ nimbate and orans. DO –.
Apparently unpublished. Very fine
Starting price: 50 GBP... | 7 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 46, Lot 283
BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Time of Romanus IV. circa 1068-1071. Æ Follis (8.72 gm; 27 mm). Facing bust of Christ / Facing bust of the Virgin. DOC III pp. 692-4; SB 1867.
Well centered. Choice Good VF. Original find patina.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 60 USD... | 28 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 87
Attica. Athens circa 165-42 BC. ΠΟΛΕΜΩΝ (Polemon), ΑΛΚΕΤΗΣ (Alketes), TIMΩΝ- (Timon-), magistrates
Tetradrachm AR. New Style Coinage
30 mm, 16,73 g
Head of Athena Parthenos to right, wearing necklace, pendent earring, and triple-crested Attic helmet decorated with the protomes of four horses above the visor, a Pegasos in flight rightward above the raised earpiece, all within border of dots / A-ӨE ΠΟΛΕ-ΜΩΝ ΑΛΚΕ-ΤΗΣ TIMΩΝ, owl standing right, head facing, on Panathenaic amphora, tripod in left... | 24 Mar 2024 | 440 EUR | |
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Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 203 | Silver, Lot 629
Latin Rulers of Constantinople AD 1204-1261. Constantinople
Trachy Æ
28 mm, 3,98 g
Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing / The Theotokos (Virgin Mary) standing facing, orans.
Very Fine
DOC 18; Sear 2038.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 24 Mar 2024 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - Auction XXX, Lot 629
Empire of Trebizond, Andronicus I Gidon AR Aspron Trachy. Trebizond, AD 1222-1235. The Virgin standing facing, orans, wearing tunic and maphorion; MHP - ΘV across fields, star to left / Christ Chalkites standing facing, nimbate, wearing tunic and kolobion, right hand on chest, holding book of the Gospels in left; IC - XC O XAΛ-KHTHC across fields. Bendall, Trebizond 2; Retowski -; DOC IV p. 537, 1 (Uncertain Nicaean; electrum); Sear 2148 (Uncertain Nicaea). 2.83g, 26mm, 6h.
Mint State.
Ex Ro... | 21 Mar 2024 | 900 GBP | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - February 2024 World CCO Auction, Lot 74124
ANDRONICUS II with ANDRONICUS III, 1282-1328. EL Hyperpyron (4.14 gms), Constantinople Mint, 1297-1330. NGC EF, Strike: 2/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.
S-2461. Obverse: The Virgin Mary standing facing within city walls with four towers; sigla to left and right; Reverse: Christ standing facing, crowning Andronicus II and Andronicus III kneeling to left and right. A nice example of this late Byzantine issue with uncommon legibility of the reverse legends.
Estimate: $200 - $300... | 26 Feb 2024 | 300 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 91
Ionia. Phokaia circa 387-326 BC.
Sixth Stater or Hekte EL
10 mm, 2,52 g
Head of Artemis left, quiver behind; seal below / Quadripartite incuse square.
Very Fine
Bodenstedt 99.
From a southern German private collection; Ex Numismatik Naumann Auction 39, Lot 354.
Artemis is a prominent figure in Greek mythology, known as the goddess of the hunt, wilderness, childbirth, and virginity. She is the twin sister of Apollo, the god of the sun, and daughter of Zeus, the king of the gods, and Let... | 25 Feb 2024 | 1,100 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 198 | Silver, Lot 248
Elagabal AD 218-222. Antioch
Denarius AR
18 mm, 2,28 g
ANTONINVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right / TEMPORVM FEL, Felicitas standing front, head left, holding patera & caduceus.
Very Fine
RIC 201; RSC 278.
Elagabal, whose full name was Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Augustus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from AD 218 to 222. He is also known as Elagabalus, after the Syrian sun god Elagabal, whom he venerated and promoted during his reign. Elagabalus became emperor at the a... | 25 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2649
Romanus III Argyrus, 1028-1034. Histamenon (Gold, 25 mm, 4.43 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. ΘCЄ bOHΘ' RωmAҺω On the left, Romanus III standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding globus cruciger in his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, nimbate, wearing robes and maphorion, crowning the e... | 24 Feb 2024 | 440 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2650
Romanus III Argyrus, 1028-1034. Histamenon (Gold, 25 mm, 4.38 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. ΘCЄ bOHΘ' RωmAҺω On the left, Romanus III standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding globus cruciger in his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, nimbate, wearing robes and maphorion, crowning the e... | 24 Feb 2024 | 550 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2659
Constantine X Ducas, 1059-1067. Tetarteron (Gold, 17 mm, 4.08 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. MHP - ΘV Nimbate bust of Virgin Mary facing, orans, wearing pallium and maphorium. Rev. +KωҺ RACIA Ο ΔVK Crowned bust of Constantine X facing, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia in his left. DOC 3.a SB 1849. Rare. Struck from somewhat worn dies, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 150 CHF... | 24 Feb 2024 | 1,200 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2664
Romanus IV Diogenes, 1068-1071. Tetarteron (Gold, 20 mm, 4.00 g, 5 h), with Eudocia, Constantinopolis. +ΘKЄ ROHΘ Bust of the Virgin Mary facing, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with her both hands medallion of infant Christ, nimbate; in fields, MP - ΘV. Rev. +IⲰMA S EVΔKI Facing half-length busts of Romanus IV, on the left, and Eudocia, on the right, both crowned and holding together globe surmounted by a long cross. DOC 3. SB 1862. Struck from worn and corroded dies and wit... | 24 Feb 2024 | 850 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2665
Romanus IV Diogenes, 1068-1071. Tetarteron (Gold, 19 mm, 4.08 g, 6 h), with Eudocia, Constantinopolis. +ΘKЄ ROHΘ Bust of the Virgin Mary facing, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with her both hands medallion of infant Christ, nimbate; in fields, MP - ΘV. Rev. +IⲰMA S EVΔKI Facing half-length busts of Romanus IV, on the left, and Eudocia, on the right, both crowned and holding together globe surmounted by a long cross. DOC 3. SB 1862. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fi... | 24 Feb 2024 | 850 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2666
Romanus IV Diogenes, 1068-1071. Tetarteron (Gold, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), with Eudocia, Constantinopolis. +ΘKЄ ROHΘ Bust of the Virgin Mary facing, nimbate and wearing pallium and maphorium, holding with her both hands medallion of infant Christ, nimbate; in fields, MP - ΘV. Rev. +IⲰMA S EVΔKI Facing half-length busts of Romanus IV, on the left, and Eudocia, on the right, both crowned and holding together globe surmounted by a long cross. DOC 3. SB 1862. Struck from worn dies, otherwise, very fi... | 24 Feb 2024 | 850 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2697
Michael VII Ducas, with Maria, 1071-1078. Tetarteron (Electrum, 19 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. + ΘKE R-OHΘ Nimbate bust of Virgin facing, wearing tunic and maphorion, holding with both hands medallion of the Infant Christ; in fields, MHP – ΘV. Rev. + MIXAHA S MAPIA Crowned facing busts of Michael VII, with short beard on the left and wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, and Maria on the right, wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, holding long... | 24 Feb 2024 | 700 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2698
Michael VII Ducas, with Maria, 1071-1078. Tetarteron (Electrum, 21 mm, 3.99 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. + ΘKE R-OHΘ Nimbate bust of Virgin facing, wearing tunic and maphorion, holding with both hands medallion of the Infant Christ; in fields, MHP – ΘV. Rev. + MIXAHA S MAPIA Crowned facing busts of Michael VII, with short beard on the left and wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, and Maria on the right, wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, holding long... | 24 Feb 2024 | 420 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2699
Michael VII Ducas, with Maria, 1071-1078. Tetarteron (Gilt Bronze, 19 mm, 3.36 g, 6 h), a contemporary imitation from an irregular mint. + ΘKE R-OHΘ Nimbate bust of Virgin facing, wearing tunic and maphorion, holding with both hands medallion of the Infant Christ; in fields, MHP – ΘV. Rev. + MIXAHA S MAPIA Crowned facing busts of Michael VII, with short beard on the left and wearing loros and crown surmounted by cross with pendilia, and Maria on the right, wearing loros and crown surmounted by... | 24 Feb 2024 | 40 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2702
John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Hyperpyron (Gold, 32 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 1118-1122. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne without back, wearing pallium and colobium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. + IⲰ ΔЄCΠΟTH Facing half-length bust of John II on the left, wearing crown and loros, holding akakia in his right hand and patriarchal cross together with Virgin Mary, facing on the right, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphor... | 24 Feb 2024 | 550 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2703
John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Hyperpyron (Gold, 29 mm, 4.28 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne without back, wearing pallium and colobium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. [+IⲰ ΔЄCΠΟTH] (MHP) - [ΘV] Half-length busts of John II, on the left, wearing loros, holding akakia in his right hand and patriarchal cross together with Virgin Mary, standing facing on the right, nimbate, wearing pallium and maphorium... | 24 Feb 2024 | 280 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2704
John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Hyperpyron (Gold, 32 mm, 4.00 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. ΔЄC/ΠΟT / ΤⲰ / Π - ΦY/ΡΟ/ΓЄ/NH/[T] On the left, John II Comnenus standing facing, wearing divitision and loros and holding labarum in his right hand and akakia in his left; on the right, the Virgin, wearing robes, crowning the emperor wi... | 24 Feb 2024 | 320 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2705
John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Hyperpyron (Gold, 32 mm, 4.33 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. ΔЄC/ΠΟT / Τω / Π - ΦY/ΡΟ/ΓЄ/NH/T On the left, John II Comnenus standing facing, wearing divitision and loros and holding labarum in his right hand and akakia in his left; on the right, the Virgin, wearing robes, crowning the emperor with... | 24 Feb 2024 | 240 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2706
John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Hyperpyron (Gold, 30 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. IC - CI (sic) Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. IⲰ / ΔЄC/ΠΟT / ΤⲰ / Π - ΦY/ΡΟ/ΓЄ/NH/T On the left, John II Comnenus standing facing, wearing divitision and loros, holding labarum in his right hand and akakia in his left; on the right, the Virgin, wearing robes, crowning the empe... | 24 Feb 2024 | 320 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2707
John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Hyperpyron (Gold, 32 mm, 4.37 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 1137-1143. +ΚЄ ROHΘЄI / IC - XC Christ, nimbate, seated facing on square-backed throne, wearing tunic and pallium, holding book of Gospels in his left hand. Rev. IⲰ / ΔЄC/ΠΟ/TH On the left, John II standing facing, wearing crown and loros, holding globus cruciger in his left hand; on the right, the Virgin, wearing robes and maphorion, standing facing and crowning the emperor with her right hand; in field, ΘV ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 280 CHF | |
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2708
John II Comnenus, 1118-1143. Tetarteron (Bronze, 17 mm, 3.00 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 1118-1122. ΜΗΡ(in ligature) - ΘV Nimbate bust of the Virgin orans facing, wearing pallium and maphorium; on her breast, nimbate head of the infant Christ facing. Rev. IⲰ / ΔEC/ΠOT/TⲰ / ΠOP - Φ[V/PO/ΓE/NH/T] John II Comnenus standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, holding cruciform scepter in his right hand and globus cruciger in his left. DOC 13. SB 1946. Somewhat rough, otherwise, ab... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
