| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2025 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 17 January 2025 |
| Lot number: 36278 Price realized: 700 USD (Approx. 680 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: THEOPHILUS with CONSTANTINE and MICHAEL III, 829-842. AV Solidus (4.36 gms), Constantinople Mint, ca. 831-842. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Filing. S-1653. Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys and holding patriarchal cross and akakia; Reverse: Crowned facing busts of Michael and Constantine, each wearing chlamys; cross above. Estimate: $300 - $500 |  |
Match 1:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > February 2025 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 24 February 2025 |
| Lot number: 74209 Price realized: 1,100 USD (Approx. 1,051 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CONSTANTINE VII, 913-959. AV Solidus (4.40 gms), Constantinople Mint, ca. 945-959. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. S-1751. Obverse: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; Reverse: Crowned facing busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Romanus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. Lacking any noteworthy defects or damage, this wholesome and evenly-circulated coin makes a great example of this late Solidus issuance. Estimate: $700 - $1000 |  |
Match 2:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > February 2025 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 24 February 2025 |
| Lot number: 74205 Price realized: 650 USD (Approx. 621 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: CONSTANS II with CONSTANTINE IV, 641-668. AV Solidus (4.27 gms), Constantinople Mint, 1st Officina, ca. 641-668. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Clipped, Graffito. S-959. Obverse: Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans and Constantine; cross above; Reverse: Cross potent set upon three steps. Though some clipping and graffiti must be noted, this Solidus retains charming dual portraits and bright gold luster. Estimate: $300 - $500 |  |
Match 3:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > February 2025 World CCO Auction | Auction date: 24 February 2025 |
| Lot number: 74031 Price realized: 1,600 USD (Approx. 1,528 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: SICILY. Syracuse. Dionysios I, 406-367 B.C. AV 20 Litrai (Tetradrachm) (1.11 gms), ca. 405-400 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Filing. HGC-2, 1289; SNG ANS-350-6. Obverse: Head of Herakles left, wearing lion skin; Reverse: Quadripartite incuse square; in deeper incuse circle in center, small female head (Arethousa?) left, wearing necklace. Noted edge filing aside, this is a highly presentable example of this diminutive gold issue. Moderate circulation on each side with hints of earthen deposits that augments the coin's wholesome look. Estimate: $1500 - $2500 |  |
Match 4:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > January 2025 NYINC Auction | Auction date: 17 January 2025 |
| Lot number: 36288 Price realized: 400 USD (Approx. 388 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: JOHN III (OF NICAEA), 1222-1254. AV Hyperpyron (3.95 gms), Magnesia Mint, ca. 1232-1254. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 1/5. Graffito, Ex-Mount. S-2073. Obverse: Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne; Reverse: John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, and being crowned by the Theotokos to right. Estimate: $250 - $400 |  |
Match 5:
| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > The Zurich Sale | Auction date: 13 March 2025 |
| Lot number: 12012 Price realized: 850 EUR (Approx. 929 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: PHOCAS, 602-610. AV Solidus (4.47 gms), Constantinople Mint, 5th Officina, AD 602-610. NGC MS, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Clipped, Wrinkled. S-620. Obverse: Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger; Reverse: Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff surmounted by staurogram; Є//CONOB. This is a visually impressive piece with intense satin luster and intricate detail throughout. Nicely centered for the type, it is traced back to B. Max Mehl's sale of the Frederick W. Geiss Collection in 1947. Ex: Frederick W. Geiss Collection B. Max Mehl (2/1947) Lot # 2604. Estimate: €500 - €750 |  |
