| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 252 | Silver | Auction date: 26 January 2025 |
| Lot number: 271 Price realized: 170 EUR (Approx. 177 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Theophilus AD 829-842. Constantinople Follis or 40 Nummi Æ 30 mm, 8,18 g ΘЄOFIL bASIL, crowned, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding patriarchal cross and akakia; star to left / Large M, cross above, X/X/X - N/N/N; beloow, Θ. Very Fine DOC 13; Sear 1666. Theophilos was Byzantine Emperor from 829 to 842, known for his opposition to icon worship. Issuing a strict ban on icon veneration in 832, reports of harsh measures against dissenters are considered possibly exaggerated. Theophilos faced conflicts with Saracens in Sicily but turned attention to a war against the Caliph of Baghdad, triggered by offering asylum to Persian refugees. Initial successes were followed by defeats, including the fall of Amorion in 838. A campaign against the Bulgarians disrupted the Via Militaris. Diplomatically, Theophilos engaged with the Emirate of Córdoba. Internally, Theophilos fought corruption, implemented impartial justice, and maintained sound finances despite expenditures. Educated in grammar, he valued music and art, fortifying Constantinople's walls and establishing a lasting hospital. Married to Theodora II, his death left their young son, Michael III, as heir. Theodora II, along with their daughter Thekla and the eunuch Theoktistos, took up regency. Theophilos' eldest son, Constantine, had died, and his youngest daughter, Maria, was married to the general Alexios Musele. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 252 | Silver | Auction date: 26 January 2025 |
| Lot number: 270 Price realized: 210 EUR (Approx. 218 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Anastasius I AD 491-518. Constantinople Follis or 40 Nummi Æ 37 mm, 17,64 g D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Large M flanked by two stars; above, cross; below, Δ; CON in exergue. Very Fine Sear 18-19. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 261 | Silver | Auction date: 30 March 2025 |
| Lot number: 673 Price realized: 140 EUR (Approx. 151 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Anastasius I AD 491-518. Constantinople Follis or 40 Nummi Æ 36 mm, 18,51 g D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right / Large M flanked by two stars; above, cross; below, E; CON in exergue. Nearly Extremely Fine Sear 18-19. Starting price: 100 EUR |  |
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| Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG > Online Auction 270 | Silver | Auction date: 25 May 2025 |
| Lot number: 654 Price realized: 50 EUR (Approx. 56 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Justinian I AD 527-565. Dated RY 20 (AD 546/7).. Constantinople Follis or 40 Nummi Æ 35 mm, 21,40 g D N IVSTINIANVS P P AV, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right / Large M, cross above; A/N/N/O - X/X;,Є//CON. Very Fine DOC 45; MIBE 95; Sear 163. Starting price: 50 EUR |  |
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| VAuctions > Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 33 | Auction date: 10 April 2025 |
| Lot number: 250 Price realized: 180 USD (Approx. 161 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Justinian I, 527-565 AD. Æ Follis (22.53 gm; 40 mm). Constantinople mint, Dated RY 15 (541/2). Obverse: DN IVSTINIANVS PP AVG, helmeted, draped, and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with soldier on horseback motif; cross to right. Reverse: Large M; cross above, X/V (date) to right, D below; in exergue CON. Sear 163. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Original patina. Choice Good VF. Estimate: 400 USD Starting price: 1 USD |  |
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| Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) > Auction 149 | Auction date: 2 February 2025 |
| Lot number: 915 Price realized: 60 EUR (Approx. 62 USD) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Constantinople. Dated RY 22 (548/9). Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right. Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X/X/II across field; cross above, Δ below; CON. Sear 163. Condition: Good very fine. Weight: 18.34 g. Diameter: 33 mm. Estimate: 40 EUR |  |
