Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 353
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 27 mm, 10.03 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.-, cf. 39 (differing ornament on reverse). SB 1813. A beautiful piece with a particularly attract... | 9 Dec 2023 | 460 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 5038
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 29 mm, 5.03 g, 1 h), a contemporary imitation of an A2 Class follis. Uncertain mint, circa 11th century. Nimbate bust of Christ facing; in field to left, IC; to right, X. Rev. Blundered legend in three lines. Cf. Sear 1813 (for prototype). Minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From a European collection, formed before 2005.
Starting price: 25 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 110 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 349
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 26 mm, 8.75 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.24. SB 1813. Light doubling and small flan fault on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.
Fro... | 9 Dec 2023 | 140 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 350
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 27 mm, 8.79 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. [+ЄMMANOVHΛ] Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧ[S] / XRISTЧ[S] / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.47. SB 1813. Minor areas of weakness, otherwise, very fine.
From the James Knox Collectio... | 9 Dec 2023 | 170 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 351
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 33 mm, 14.79 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.36. SB 1813. Light deposits and with minor cleaning scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the ... | 9 Dec 2023 | 80 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 352
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 28 mm, 8.07 g, 6 h), Class A2, Constantinopolis. [+ЄMMANOVHΛ] Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - [XC]. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2. SB 1813. Removed from NGC encapsulation 4165108-019, graded XF (Strike 4/5, Surfac... | 9 Dec 2023 | 40 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 354
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 27 mm, 9.36 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.-, cf. 45 (differing ornament on reverse). SB 1813. Minor deposits, otherwise, good very fine.
... | 9 Dec 2023 | 150 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 355
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 30 mm, 13.20 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.39. SB 1813. Light deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From the James Knox Collection of Biblical ... | 9 Dec 2023 | 50 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 356
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 26 mm, 9.45 g, 3 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.24. SB 1813. Minor traces of cleaning, otherwise, very fine.
From the James Knox Collection of ... | 9 Dec 2023 | 85 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 357
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 26 mm, 8.91 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. [+ЄMMA]NOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧ[S] / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2.42a. SB 1813. Some porosity on the reverse, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the James... | 9 Dec 2023 | 220 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 358
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 29 mm, 7.48 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, cross. DOC Class A2.32. SB 1813. Repatinated, otherwise, good very fine.
From the James Knox Collection of Biblical related coin... | 9 Dec 2023 | 110 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 5037
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 33 mm, 16.00 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ• in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2. SB 1813. A few light deposits, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, forme... | 9 Dec 2023 | 90 CHF | |
Numisfitz GmbH - Auction 3, Lot 1073
ANONYMOUS FOLLES. Class A2. Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VIII (976-1025). Follis. Constantinople.
Obv: + ЄMMANOVHΛ / IC - XC.
Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.
Rev: + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ.
Legend in four lines; cross above and below.
Sear 1813.
Condition: Very fine.
Weight: 13,96 g.
Diameter: 31 mm.
Starting price: 25 EUR... | 3 Dec 2023 | 25 EUR | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 13, Lot 64
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Temp. Constantine VIII-Basil II. circa 976-1025 AD. Æ Follis (10.84 gm; 30 mm). Constantinople mint. Obv: + ЄMMA NOVHΛ, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of gospels; Rev: +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ written in four lines within dotted circular border, ornaments above and below. Sear 1813; DOC class A2. Choice VF. Nice original find green patina.
Estimate: 80 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 27 Dec 2023 | 35 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2646
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 24 mm, 6.33 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2. SB 1813. Heavy traces of overstriking and with some deposits, otherwise, very fine.
From a Eur... | 24 Feb 2024 | 40 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2647
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 26 mm, 5.75 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2. SB 1813. Traces of overstriking and with a minor edge crack, otherwise, very fine.
From a Euro... | 24 Feb 2024 | 50 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2648
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 27 mm, 7.77 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, geometric ornament. DOC Class A2. SB 1813. Light cleaning marks, otherwise, good very fine.
From a European collection, formed b... | 24 Feb 2024 | 80 CHF | |
Nomos AG - obolos 31, Lot 769
Anonymous Folles, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Follis (Bronze, 16.5 mm, 4.04 g, 6 h), Class A2, Constantinople. [+ EMMA-NOVHΛ/ IC XC] Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing cross nimbus with two pellets in each arm, his right hand raised in blessing and holding Gospels in his left. Rev. [+ IҺSЧS/ XR]IST[ЧS/ Ь]ASILЄЧ/ ЬASILЄ in four lines. DOC A2. SB 1813. Carefully clipped to be used in jewellery. Dark green patina. Very fine.
This is an extraordinary example. At f... | 21 Apr 2024 | 85 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 5, Lot 222
Anonymous Folles. Time of Basil II and Constantinus VIII, 976-1028. Follis (Bronze, 24.41 mm, 7.82 g). Constantinopolis. [+ЄMMANOVHΛ] above (not visible), IC XC to left and right. Bust facing of Christ Pantocrator nimbate with two dots in each arm of cross, wearing pallium and colobium, holding book of Gospels with two dots in the left hand and blessing with the right hand. Rev. +IhSЧS XRISTЧS bASILЄЧ bASILЄ in four lines, ornament above and below of a winged O with a dot in the centre. DOC II... | 12 May 2024 | Upcoming
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cgb.fr - Live Auction December 2023, Lot 144
BASIL II and CONSTANTINE VIII
Type : Histamenon Nomisma
Date : 977
Mint name / Town : Constantinople
Metal : gold
Millesimal fineness : 1.000 ‰
Diameter : 21 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 4,04 g.
Rarity : R2
Obverse legend : + IhS XIS REX REGNANThIm
Obverse description : Buste du Christ Antiphonetes debout de face, avec le globe crucigère, vêtu du pallium et du colombium, bénissant de la main droite et tenant les Évangiles de la gauche ; grènetis circulaire
Obverse translation... | 5 Dec 2023 | 910 EUR | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61357, Lot 22067
Ancients
Anonymous. Class A3. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII (AD 976-1035). AE follis (29mm, 10.95 gm, 6h). NGC AU 4/5 - 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 five 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 1813 (AD 976-1020/1025).
https://coi... | 14 Jan 2024 | 460 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2645
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Histamenon (Gold, 24 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 1001-1005 (?). +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIVm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. +bASIL C COҺSTAҺTI b R Crowned facing half-length busts of Basil II, with short-beard, wearing loros on the left, and Constantine VIII, beardless, wearing chlamys on the right, holding between them long ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 3,000 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24172
Ancients
Anonymous. Class A2. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII (AD 976-1035). AE follis (36mm, 15.66 gm, 6h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Constantinople. +EMMA-NOVHΛ, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with voided box in each limb, pallium and colobium, book of Gospels decorated with five pellets on cover in both hands, IC-XC (barred) across fields / +IhSϤS / XRISTϤS / bASILЄϤ / bASILЄ, legend in four lines; pellet above and below. Sear 1813 (AD 976-1020/1025).
From the James Lomiento,... | 21 Apr 2024 | 110 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61375, Lot 25275
Ancients
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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Patrick Guilard - E-Auction 5, Lot 35
BYZANTINES - BYZANTINE
BASILE II Ie Bulgaroctone (976-1025)
Miliaresion : Croix croisée, avec ornements à sa base, sur 4 degrés, entre les bustes de Basil & de Constantin de face - R/: Légende sur 5 lignes
- TTB 35 (TTB)
Assez Rare !
SB 1812, R 1950
CONSTANTINOPLE - ARGENT - 2,53g
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BASIL II, Bulgaroktonos (976-1025)
Miliaresion: Cross crosslet on 4 steps, ornamented at base between facing bust of Basil & Constantine - R/: Legend on 5 lines
- VF 3... | 23 Oct 2023 | 180 EUR | |
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 24168
Ancients
Basil II Bulgaroctonos (AD 976-1025), and Constantine VIII. AV histamenon nomisma (22mm, 6h). ANACS AU 50. Constantinople, AD 977-989. + IhS XIS RЄX REϚNANTIhm, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger ornamented with two pellets in each arm, pallium, and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left arm / + bASIL C COhSTAh TIbN, facing busts of Basil II, wearing loros of lozenge pattern, and Constantine VIII, wearing plain chlamys pinned at right ... | 21 Apr 2024 | 675 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 348
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Histamenon (Gold, 25 mm, 4.48 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 1005-1025. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in each upper quarter of nimbus, crescent. Rev. +bASIL C COҺSTAҺTI b R Crowned facing half-length busts of Basil II, with short-beard and being crowned by manus Dei, wearing loros on the left, and Constanti... | 9 Dec 2023 | 2,600 CHF | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24169
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Basil II Bulgaroctonos with Constantine VIII (AD 976-1025). AV histamenon nomisma (26mm, 4.36 gm, 7h). NGC XF 5/5 - 2/5, scratches, inked collection number, edge marks. Constantinople, AD 989-1001. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄϚNANTIhm, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with annulets in upper quadrants, pallium, and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left; triple border / + bASIL Є COhStAhtIh R, crowned facing busts of Basil II (on left), bearded, w... | 21 Apr 2024 | 1,000 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2792
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, 976-1025. Seal (Lead, 28 mm, 16.49 g, 12 h). +ЄΜΜΑ-ΝΟVΗΛ - IC - XC Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, each arm of the cross decorated with pearls, holding book of Gospels in his left hand and raising his right in benediction within fold. Rev. +bASILI'S - AЧTOCPAT Facing half-length bust of Basil II, wearing loros, holding a globus cruciger in his right hand and akakia in his left. DO Seals 68.6-10. Zacos/Veglery 75d (variety 2). A beautiful and ... | 24 Feb 2024 | 800 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 347
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Histamenon (Gold, 24 mm, 4.40 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, 977-989. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. + bASIL C COҺSTAҺTI b R m Crowned facing half-length busts of Basil II, with short-beard, wearing loros on the left, and Constantine VIII, beardless, wearing chlamys on the right, holding between them long pat... | 9 Dec 2023 | 1,300 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 2, Lot 341
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, 976-1025. Histamenon (Gold, 24.97 mm, 4.38 g) Constantinopolis, 1001-1005. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄGNANTInm. Christ Pantokrator nimbate standing facing, wearing pallium and colobium and holding book of Gospels in the left hand, blessing with the right hand, rosette of dots on the cross arms of nimbus, dots on book. Rev. + bASIL C C [O] nSTANTIb R Facing busts of Basil to left, wearing crossed crown, beard and loros, and Constantine to right, unbearded and wearing cross crown an... | 9 Dec 2023 | 650 CHF | |
Astarte S.A. - Web Auction 2, Lot 350
Byzantine Lead Seals. Basil II and Constantine VIII, 976-1025. (Lead, g 23,85, mm 28,80). [ΕΜΜΑ - Ν]ΟΥΗΛ Facing bust of Christ, offering a blessing and holding Gospels, Rev. [bASIL C COnS]tAntI b R Facing busts of Basil II and Constantine VIII holding between them a long patriarchal cross. Typological comparison in Dumbarton Oaks: BZS.1955.1.4310. Good very Fine.
Starting price: 50 CHF... | 9 Dec 2023 | 200 CHF | |
Dmitry Markov Coins & Medals | M&M Numismatics Ltd - Auction 60, Lot 283
Basil II Bulgaroktonos. Gold Histamenon Nomisma (4.42 g), 976-1025
Constantinople, 977. + IhS XIS REX REGNANTInm, Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, holding Gospels. Reverse: + bASIL' C COnSTAnTIn' b' R', Crowned busts of Basil, on left, wearing loros, and Constantine, on right, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them. DOC 1; Füeg II 1.A; SB 1795. DOC 1; SB 1795. Rare. Lovely style and well struck. NGC grade AU; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5.
Estimate: 2000 USD... | 9 Jan 2024 | 1,750 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 5036
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII, 976-1025. Histamenon (Gold, 24 mm, 4.41 g, 6 h), Constantinopolis, circa 1005-1025. +IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in each upper quarter of nimbus, crescent. Rev. +bASIL C COҺSTAҺTI b R Crowned half-length busts of Basil, bearded, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, and Constantine, beardless, wearing crown with pen... | 9 Dec 2023 | 680 CHF | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 29, Lot 2639
Nicephorus II Phocas, with Basil II, 963-969. Histamenon (Gold, 21 mm, 4.39 g, 5 h), Constantinopolis, 963-969. +IҺS XPS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left. Rev. ҺICHFOP CЄ ΒΑSIL AЧςς b R' Crowned facing busts of Nicephorus II, bearded and wearing loros on the left, and Basil II, beardless and wearing chlamys on the right; both holding, between them with their right hands, a long... | 24 Feb 2024 | 950 CHF | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 550, Lot 686
Anonymous Folles. temp. Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Æ Follis (24mm, 11.23 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; two pellets on book, five pellets in bars of nimbus / Legend in four lines. DOC A2.39; SB 1818 (Class A3). Glossy dark brown and green patina. Good VF.
From the Gasvoda Collection. Ex Gorny & Mosch 273 (19 November 2020), lot 660.
Estimate: 250 USD... | 15 Nov 2023 | 325 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 551, Lot 639
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII. 976-1025. AV Histamenon Nomisma (26mm, 4.39 g, 7h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1005-1025. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, upturned crescents in upper two quarters of nimbus / Crowned half-length busts of Basil, wearing loros, with suspended crown above head, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding long cross between them. DOC 6a; Füeg II 6.B; SB 1800. Toned, edge marks, a few minor scratches. Good VF.
Estimate: 400 USD... | 29 Nov 2023 | 1,300 USD | |
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VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 12, Lot 129
BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Anonymous. Time of Basil II. 976-1025. Æ Follis (10.55 gm; 27mm x 23mm). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / Legend in four lines. DOC III A2.40.7; SB 1813. Reddish patina. Choice VF.
Estimate: 50 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 13 Nov 2023 | 15 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 12, Lot 130
BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Anonymous. Time of Basil II. 976-1025 AD. Æ Follis (11.33 gm; 28 mm). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / Legend in four lines. DOC III A2; Cf. SB 1813. Reddish patina. Choice VF.
Estimate: 75 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 13 Nov 2023 | 25 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 962
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII. 976-1025. AV Histamenon Nomisma (24.5mm, 4.41 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 1005-1025. + IҺS XIS RЄX RЄςNANTIҺm, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, nimbate, raising right hand in benediction and holding Gospels in left; upturned crescents in upper two quarters of nimbus / + ЬASIL C COҺSτAҺτI Ь R, crowned half-length busts of Basil, wearing loros, being crowned from above by manus Dei, and Constantine, wearing jeweled chlamys, both holding lo... | 9 Jan 2024 | 3,000 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 187 | Silver, Lot 402
Attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII AD 976-1028. Constantinople
Anonymous Follis Æ. Class A2
35 mm, 16,35 g
+ ЄMMANOVHΛ / IC - XC, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ, legend in four lines; decoration above and below.
Very Fine
Sear 1813.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 10 Dec 2023 | 50 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 187 | Silver, Lot 403
Attributed to Basil II and Constantine VIII AD 976-1028. Constantinople
Anonymous Follis Æ. Class A3
32 mm, 10,35 g
+ ЄMMANOVHΛ / IC - XC, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator / + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ, legend in four lines; decoration above and below.
Very Fine
Sear 1818.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 10 Dec 2023 | 50 EUR | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 187 | Silver, Lot 404
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII AD 976-1025. Constantinople
Histamenon Nomisma AV
20 mm, 4,07 g
⧾ IҺS XIS RЄX RЄΓNANTIҺm, bust of Christ Pantokrator facing / ⧾ ЬASIL C COҺSƮAҺƮ' Ь A, crowned facing facing half-length busts of Basil II, with short-beard and wearing loros on the left, and Constantine VIII, beardless and wearing chlamys on the right, holding between them long patriarchal cross.
Good Very Fine, scratch on obverse
Sear 1796.
Starting price: 500 EUR... | 10 Dec 2023 | 900 EUR | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 44, Lot 246
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous, time of Basil II & Constantine VIII, circa 976-1025. Æ Follis (10.42 gm; 28 mm). Constantinopolis. +ЄMMANOVHΛ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, wearing tunic and pallium, raising his right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels in his left; in fields, IC - XC. Rev. +IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / bASILЄЧ / bΑSILЄ in four lines; above and below, floral ornament. DOC, Class A2. SB 1813. Lovely strike on a nice flan. Original patina. Choice Superb EF. Nice original patina.
... | 18 Dec 2023 | 300 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 44, Lot 247
BYZANTINE EMPIRE, Anonymous. Time of Basil II. 976-1025 AD. Æ Follis (9.25 gm; 28 mm). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / Legend in four lines. DOC III A2; Cf. SB 1813. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Brown reddish patina. Choice aEF.
Estimate: 200 USD
Starting price: 120 USD... | 18 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Sale 44, Lot 249
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Time of Basil II. 1020-1028 AD. Æ Follis (9.54 gm; 30 mm). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / Legend in four lines. DOC III A2; Cf. SB 1813. Well struck on a nice broad flan. Brown reddish patina. Choice Good VF.
Estimate: 200 USD
Starting price: 120 USD... | 18 Dec 2023 | Unsold | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 13, Lot 63
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Time of Basil II. 976-1025 Æ Follis (6.63 gm; 26 mm). Constantinople mint. Facing bust of Christ, nimbate, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels / Legend in four lines. DOC III A2; SB 1818. Choice VF. Original find patina.
Estimate: 50 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 27 Dec 2023 | 25 USD | |
Bruun Rasmussen - Auction 920, Lot 286
Ancient coins
Byzans
Nicephorus II Phocas with Basil II, 963-969, Constantinople, 964-965, Histamenon, Christ Pantokrator holding book of Gospels / crowned busts of Nicephorus and Basil holding patriarchal cross, DOC 2, S 1777, 4.37 g.
EF-VF
Ex. Niels Stampe; ex. Gorny & osch 107/681, Munich, April 2001, ticket enclosed.
Starting price: 5000 DKK... | 30 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
Auction | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 170
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. ca. 976-1025 AD. Æ Follis (6.68 gm; 25 mm). Constantinople mint. Class C. time of Basil II & Constantine VIII. Nimbate standing figure of Christ facing, holding Gospels, to left and right IC - XC / Rev: IC / XC / NI / KA in the angles of a large jewelled cross. DOC III Class C; SB 1825. Brown reddish patina. Choice Good VF / EF.
Estimate: 80 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Apr 2024 | 35 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 171
BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Anonymous. Time of Basil II-Constantine VIII (AD 976-1035). Æ Follis (8.06 gm; 28 mm). Constantinople. Bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger, holding pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; IC-XC (barred) across fields / +IhSϤS / XRISTϤS / bASILЄϤ / bASILЄ, legend in four lines; floral ornaments above and below. Sear 1813.Original patina. Choice Good VF.
Estimate: 100 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Apr 2024 | 41 USD | |
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 126, Lot 1004
Basil II Bulgaroktonos, with Constantine VIII. 976-1025. AV Histamenon Nomisma (21mm, 4.10 g, 6h). Constantinople mint. Struck 977-circa 989. Nimbate facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; pellet-in-annulet in each arm of nimbus cross / Crowned facing busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them; small crossbar on shaft. DOC 2j.1-2; Füeg II 2.J; SB 1796. Toned, obverse metal flaw, edge filin... | 28 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Spink - Auction 393, Lot 16
Byzantine Empire. Basil II (976-1025). AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople, struck 1005-1019. 4.42 gms. Facing nimbate bust of Christ holding Book of Gospels, rev. Facing busts of Basil and Constantine, holding long cross between them. SB 1800. Slightly wavy flan, a few edge marks. Good Very Fine. Ex Stack's Bowers and Ponterio, NYINC Sale, January 10-14, 2014, lot 168..
Estimate: $400 - $500... | 18 Jan 2024 | 950 USD | |
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2024 NYINC Auction, Lot 50151
BASIL II with CONSTANTINE VIII, 976-1025. AV Histamenon Nomisma (4.41 gms), Constantinople Mint, 989-1001. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 4/5. Scratch.
S-1797. Obverse: Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; Reverse: Crowned half-length busts of Basil, wearing loros, and Constantine, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross crosslet between them. Extremely lustrous and sharply struck, this specimen would serve as a tremendous example of the type.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000... | 12 Jan 2024 | 1,900 USD | |
Numismatica Ars Classica - Auction 146, Lot 2434
Basil II Bulgaroctonos, 976 – 1025, with Constantine VIII, co-emperor throughout the reign.
Histamenon 1005-1025, AV 25 mm, 4.43 g. + I?S XIS RЄX RЄςNANTInM Bust of Christ facing with ornate crossed nimbus, raising r. hand in blessing and holding book of Gospels in l.; triple border. Rev. + ЬASIL Є COnSτAnτIn R Crowned facing busts of Basil, on l. and Constantine, on r., wearing loros and chlamys respectively and holding a plain cross on shaft between them; triple border. DO 6b. Sear... | 8 May 2024 | Upcoming
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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 24182
Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (30mm, 4.38 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 5/5 - 3/5, light marks, edge crimps. Constantinople. + IhS XIS RЄX-RЄGNANTIhm, Christ seated facing on throne with curved back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium, and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; triple border / + CwhSt-AhTh-bASILЄЧ RM, half-length bust of Constantine IX facing, wearing crown with pendilia and loros, cruciform scepter with tendril o... | 21 Apr 2024 | 825 USD | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24188
Ancients
Constantine IX Monomachus (AD 1042-1055). AV histamenon nomisma (26mm, 4.29 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, brushed, edge bend, scratches. Constantinople. +IhS XIS RЄX RЄϚNANTIhm, bust of Christ facing with nimbus cruciger, crescents in the upper quadrants, wearing pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, book of Gospels in left arm; triple border / +CwhST-ATh-bASILEЧS Rm, bust of Constantine IX facing, with mustache and short beard, wearing crown with pendilia and l... | 21 Apr 2024 | 775 USD | |
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Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 1544
Anonymous Æ 40 Nummi. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII. Constantinople, circa AD 976-1065. + ЄMMA [NOVHΛ], facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of Gospels; IC-[XC] across fields / + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ in four lines, ornaments above and below; all within dotted circular border. DOC Class A2; Sear 1813. 14.55g, 34mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 98, 16 June 2022, lot 1736.
Estimate: 50 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 1545
Anonymous Æ 40 Nummi. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII. Constantinople, circa AD 976-1065. + ЄMMA [NOVHΛ], facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of Gospels; IC-[XC] across fields / + IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ in four lines, ornaments above and below; all within dotted circular border. DOC Class A2; Sear 1813. 18.64g, 33mm, 6h.
Near Very Fine.
Ex Roma Numismatics Ltd., E-Sale 98, 16 June 2022, lot 1735.
Estimate: 40 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 114, Lot 1546
Anonymous Æ 40 Nummi. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII. Constantinople, circa AD 976-1065. + ЄMMA NOVHΛ, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of gospels; IC-XC across fields / +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ in four lines, ornaments above(?) and below; all within dotted circular border. DOC Class A2; Sear 1818 (Class A3). 9.21g, 25mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired from Romanorum, March 2015, collector's ticket included.
Estimate: 150 GBP... | 23 Nov 2023 | Unsold | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 188 | Black, Lot 80
Isaac I Comnenus AD 1057-1059. Constantinople
Histamenon Nomisma AV
25 mm, 4,34 g
⧾ IҺI XIC RCX RЄGNANTIҺm, Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing on backless throne / ⧾ ICΛΛKIOC RΛCIΛЄVC PƜM', Isaac standing facing, wearing crown, scale cuirass, corselet with pteryges, and military cloak, holding sword upright and resting other hand on sheath.
nearly extremely fine
Sear 1843.
Isaac I Comnenos, Byzantine Emperor from 1057 to 1059, significantly influenced the empire's fate during a challen... | 17 Dec 2023 | 800 EUR | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - NYINC Signature Sale 3114, Lot 33303
Ancients
Manuel I Comnenus (AD 1143-1180). AV hyperpyron (30mm, 4.32 gm, 6h). NGC Choice AU 4/5 - 5/5. Constantinople, AD 1143-1152. +KERO-HΘEI, facing bust of youthful, beardless Christ, wearing nimbus cruciger with five pellets in each arm, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, scroll in left; barred IC-XC in fields, double border / MA/NΘV/HΛ/ΔЄC/ΠΟ/TH-Tw (ligate)/ΠOP/ΦV/ΓЄ/MNH (ligate)/Tw (ligate), Manuel I standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia, divitision and chla... | 16 Jan 2024 | 1,200 USD | |
The Coin Cabinet Ltd. - Ancients Auction 6, Lot 191
About Very Fine | BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous.
Bronze 40 nummi, AD 976-1065. Constantinople.
Temp. Basil II and Constantine VIII. Obv: + ЄMMA NOVHΛ, facing Christ Pantokrator; IC-XC flanking. Rev: + IÒºSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ written in four lines, ornaments above and below, within border.
About Very Fine.
Reference: Sear-1813.
Die Axis: 7h.
Diameter: 27 mm.
Weight: 9.52 g.
Composition: Bronze.
PLEASE NOTE: 20% Buyer Premium + VAT on this lot. No other fees, including live bidd... | 10 Jan 2024 | 20 GBP | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 118, Lot 2212
Anonymous Æ 40 Nummi. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII. Constantinople, circa AD 976-1065. + ЄMMA NOVHΛ, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of gospels; IC-XC across fields / +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ in four lines, ornaments above(?) and below; all within dotted circular border. DOC Class A2; Sear 1818 (Class A3). 9.21g, 25mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired from Romanorum, March 2015, collector's ticket included.
Estimate: 100 GBP... | 8 Apr 2024 | Unsold | |
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61386, Lot 24222
Ancients
Manuel I Comnenus (AD 1143-1180). AV hyperpyron (29mm, 6h). ANACS AU 55. Constantinople, AD 1143-1152. +KERO-HΘEI, facing bust of youthful, beardless Christ, wearing nimbus cruciger with five pellets in each arm, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, scroll in left; barred IC-XC in fields, double border / MA/NΘV/HΛ/ΔЄC/ΠΟ/TH-Tw (ligate)/ΠOP/ΦV/ΓЄ/MNH (ligate)/Tw (ligate), Manuel I standing facing, wearing crown with pendilia, divitision and chlamys, labarum in right... | 21 Apr 2024 | 600 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 172
BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Anonymous. Time of Basil II-Constantine VIII (AD 976-1035). Æ (9.52 gm; 31 mm). Constantinople. +EMMA-NOVHΛ, bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger with four pellets around X in each limb, empty in each quarter, pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels in left; IC-XC (barred) across fields / +IhSϤS / XRISTϤS / bASILЄϤ / bASILЄ, legend in four lines; floral ornaments above and below. Sear 1813. Original patina. Choice Good VF.
Estimate:... | 11 Apr 2024 | 36 USD | |
Roma Numismatics Ltd - E-Sale 119, Lot 2810
Anonymous Æ 40 Nummi. Time of Basil II and Constantine VIII. Constantinople, circa AD 976-1065. + ЄMMA NOVHΛ, facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of gospels; IC-XC across fields / +IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ЬASILЄЧ ЬASILЄ in four lines, ornaments above(?) and below; all within dotted circular border. DOC Class A2; Sear 1818 (Class A3). 9.21g, 25mm, 5h.
Good Very Fine.
Acquired from Romanorum, March 2015, collector's ticket included.
Estimate: 60 GBP... | 24 Apr 2024 | To Be
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Salon Numizmatyczny Mateusz Wójcicki - Auction 13, Lot 10342
Byzantine Empire, Constantine IX, Miliaresion
Byzantine Empire
Constantine IX (1042-1055), Follis, Constantinople mint
Obverse: Christ Pantokrator seated on throne facing, holding gospel, IC-XC across fields
DECΠOI NACⲰZOIC
Reverse: inscription in three lines
IS XS / bASILE / bASIL'
Diameter 28 mm, weight 10.94 g
Cesarstwo Bizantyńskie
Konstantyn IX Monomach (1042-1055), Follis, mennica Konstantynopol
Awers: Chrystus Pantokrator siedzący na tronie na wprost, trzymający ewangelię... | 9 Mar 2024 | 43 EUR | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 563
Anonymous Class D. Constantine IX. Follis; Anonymous Class D. Constantine IX; Constantinople, 1042-1055 AD, Follis, 8.51g. Berk-953. Obv: Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing halo with cross and holding book of Gospels; IC - XC across field. Rx: IS XS / bASILE / bASIL in three lines.. VF
Estimate: 200 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 13, Lot 67
BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Constantine IX Monomachus. Circa. 1050-1060 AD. Æ Follis (8.13 gm; 35 mm). Class D. Constantinople. Christ seated facing on throne with back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, and holding book of Gospels with both hands, in left and right field IC-XC. Rev.: Inscription ISXS/BASILE/BASIL of three lines, ornament of cross-and-dashes above, below crescent-and-dashes. Sear 1836; DOC p. 685-687. Well struck on a full broad flan. Well centered. Original green patina.
... | 27 Dec 2023 | 21 USD | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 595
Constantine IX Monomachus AD 1042-1055. Constantinople
Anonymous Follis Æ
29 mm, 9,98 g
IC-XC, Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne / IS XS / bASILE / bASIL' in three lines; above, cross between two lines; below, below, crescent between two lines.
Nearly Extremely Fine, lovely green patina
DOC Class D; Sear 1836.
Starting price: 50 EUR... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 13, Lot 65
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Time of Romanus III, AD 1028-1034. Æ Follis (9.14 gm; 34 mm). Constantinople mint. Class B. Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with pelleted square in arms of cross, • in first and second quarters / IS XS/BASILE/BASILE, cross with pellet at end of upper bar and ends of crossbar set on three steps. Cf. DOC III B.8 (for type); SB 1823. Well struck on a full broad flan. Well centered. Original green patina.
Estimate: 75 USD
S... | 27 Dec 2023 | 25 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 13, Lot 66
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Time of Romanus III. AD 1028-1042. Æ Follis. NGC-VF. Constantinople mint. Class B. Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with pelleted square in arms of cross, • in first and second quarters / IS XS/BASILE/BASILE, cross with pellet at end of upper bar and ends of crossbar set on three steps. Cf. DOC III B.8 (for type); SB 1823. NGC-VF. Certificate # 4374123-013. Reddish patina.
Estimate: 125 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 27 Dec 2023 | 65 USD | |
VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 173
BYZANTINE EMPIRE. Anonymous. Time of Romanus III, AD. 1028-1034. Æ Follis (9.00 gm; 27 mm). Constantinople mint. Class B. Facing bust of Christ, raising hand in benediction, holding Gospels; nimbus with pelleted square in arms of cross / IS XS/BASILE/BASILE, cross with pellet at end of upper bar and ends of crossbar set on three steps. Cf. DOC III B.8 (for type); SB 1823. Nice original dark green patina. Choice Good VF.
Estimate: 80 USD
Starting price: 1 USD... | 11 Apr 2024 | 40 USD | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 227, Lot 562
Anonymous Class A3. Constantine VIII. Follis; Anonymous Class A3. Constantine VIII; Constantinople, c.1020-1028 AD, Follis, 6.64g. Sear-1818. Obv: Facing bust of Christ wearing halo with cross and holding Gospels with both hands; +EMMANOVHΛ around (mostly off flan), IC - XC across field. Rx: +IhSUS / XRISTUS / bASILEU / bASILE in four lines across field, with ornaments above and also below.. VF
Estimate: 300 USD... | 14 May 2024 | Upcoming
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Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61357, Lot 22072
Ancients
Anonymous. Class D. Time of Constantine IX Monomachus (ca. AD 1042-1060). AE follis (29mm, 7.60 gm, 6h). NGC XF 5/5 - 3/5. Constantinople. Christ seated facing on throne with high back, wearing nimbus cruciger, pallium and colobium, book of Gospels in both hands; IC-XC (barred) across fields / + IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL', legend in three lines; -+- above, -U- below. Sear 1836.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/byzantine/ancients-anonymous-class-d-time-of-constantine-ix-monomachus-ca-a... | 14 Jan 2024 | 155 USD | |
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 226, Lot 542
John I Tzimiskes. Follis; John I Tzimiskes; 969-976 AD, circa 969 AD, Follis, 6.66g. Type of Anonymous A1 but with the legend starting with the name "John" Obv: Christ holding Gospel Rx: "John in Christ and God" on the two top lines with the bottom lines being illegible. +IWANN ENXWOU bATILE RWIA. This reverse legend was never used again as this coin represents the beginning of the "Anonymous Follis" that lasted 150 years. John I assassinated his uncle, the well-liked Emperor Nicephorus II, an... | 13 Feb 2024 | Unsold | |
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VAuctions - Pars Coins Bargain E-Sale 17, Lot 174
BYZANTINE EMPIRE; Anonymous. Temp. Constantine IX. circa 1042-1055 AD. Æ Follis (8.99 gm; 29 mm). Constantinople. Obv. Nimbate Christ seated facing on throne with back; wearing pallium and colobium and holding book of Gospels with both hands; IC - XC. Rev. IS XS / bASILЄ / bASIL, inscription in three lines, ornament of cross-and-dashes above, crescent-and-dashes below. Sear 1836; DOC pp. 685. Sharply struck on anice broad flan. Brown reddish patina. Choice EF. Wonderful example for this issue.... | 11 Apr 2024 | 60 USD | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 28, Lot 5033
Nicephorus II Phocas, 963-969. Follis (Bronze, 24 mm, 10.46 g, 7 h), Constantinopolis. +ҺICIFR bASIL ROM Facing bust of Nicephorus II Phocas, bearded, wearing crown surmounted with cross and loros, holding cruciform scepter in his right hand and globe topped by trefoil ornament in his left hand. Rev. +ҺICHF' / ЄҺ ΘЄω bA/SILЄVS Rω/mAIωҺ in four lines. DOC 7. SB 1783. Good very fine.
From the collection of lic. iur. Jürg Netzer, Switzerland, ex Leu Web Auction 8, 29-30 June 2019, 1696.
Starti... | 9 Dec 2023 | 220 CHF | |
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 209 | Silver, Lot 589
Theophilus AD 829-842. Constantinople
Follis or 40 Nummi Æ
30 mm, 6,42 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.
Nearly Extremely 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 exaggerat... | 28 Apr 2024 | Upcoming
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Classical Numismatic Group - Triton XXVII, Lot 909
Constantine I. AD 307/310-337. Æ Follis (19mm, 3.16 g, 12h). Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Struck AD 327. CONSTANTI NVS MAX AVG, laureate head right / SPES PVBLIC, labarum, with Christogram at top and three medallions on drapery, spearing serpent; A|–//CONS. RIC VII 19. Dark brown-green patina, scratches, smoothing. Good VF. Rare and popular type.
From the J. K. Biblical Collection. Ex Nomos 19 (17 November 2019), lot 358 (hammer CHF 5500).
There has been much speculation regarding thi... | 9 Jan 2024 | 8,000 USD | |
Spink - Auction 24121, Lot 253
a Group Roman and Byzantine of Silver and Bronze (6): i) Hadrian (AD 117-138), AR Denarius AD 125-128, HADRIANUS AUGUSTUS, laureate head right, rev. COS III, Victory standing right, right hand on head, left hand holding palm, 3.55g (RIC 182; BMC 422), well centred, patchy patina, good fine ii) Julia Domna, wife of Septimius Severus (AD 193-211), (2): AR Antoninianius, struck under Caracalla AD 216, diademed and draped bust right on crescent, rev. VENVS GENETRIX, Venus seated left extending rig... | 9 Apr 2024 | 180 GBP | |
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 15, Lot 307
Constantine I, 307/310-337. Follis (Bronze, 19 mm, 2.73 g, 12 h), Constantinopolis, 327-328. CONSTANTI-NVS MAX AVG Diademed head of Constantine I to right. Rev. SPES - PVBLIC / CONS Labarum, with three medallions on drapery and surmounted by Christogram, piercing serpent; in field to left, A. RIC 26. Extremely rare and of great historical importance, and much rarer still than the laureate type (RIC 19). Somewhat rough, otherwise, about extremely fine.
From the collection of Dr. L. Ramskold,... | 1 Jun 2024 | Upcoming
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