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Michael VIII Palaiologos, Constantinople, 1261-1282 AD
Michael VIII Palaiologos, Constantinople, 1261-1282 AD
AE Trachy, 28mm
Obverse: The Virgin Holding Infant Christ.
Reverse: Michael Palaiologos facing, Archangel Michael above, Christ crowning Emperor while on throne facing.
This issue features a nice full reverse, with very iconic imagery.
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Isaac II Angelos, Constantinople, 1185-1195 AD
Isaac II Angelos, Constantinople, 1185-1195 AD
AE Trachy, 28mm
Obverse: The Virgin facing, wearing pallium and maphorium.
Reverse: Isaac facing, holding cruciform sceptre and akakia, crowned by hand of god.
A pleasant clear example, with a shiny dark green patina.
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Justinian I "The Great", Nikomedia, 527-565 AD
Justinian I "The Great", Nikomedia, 527-565 AD
AE Follis, 31mm
Obverse: "D N IVSTINIANVS PP AV" Diademed and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: Large M between 2 crosses, beneath, officina letter (B). NIKM in exergue.
Striking portrait of the emperor in fine style on this example.
Sear 199
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John III Doukas Vatatzes, Magnesia, 1223-1254 AD
John III Doukas Vatatzes, Magnesia, 1223-1254 AD
AE Trachy, 27mm
Obverse: The Virgin?
Reverse: John, being crowned by Christ.
Although the Obverse is quite difficult to make out (as is often the case with these Trachys), the reverse preserves quite a bit of detail and a fine style.
Sear 2042
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Andronikos II with Michael IX, Constantinople, 1282-1328 AD
Andronikos II with Michael IX, Constantinople, 1282-1328 AD
AE Trachy, 22.8mm
Obverse: M inbetween retrograde Bs.
Reverse: Andronikos standing left, Michael right, holding labarum between them.
A pleasant example of a rare type.
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Constantine VI with Irene, Constantinople, 780-797 AD
Constantine VI with Irene, Constantinople, 780-797 AD
AE Follis, 17.3mm 2.2g
Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and cruciform scepter in her left.
Reverse: Facing bust of Constantine VI, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and cruciform scepter in his left; below bar, large M flanked by X and N.
Sear 1598
Former Olympus Auction 22 Lot 781
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Justinian II (First reign, 685-695), Constantinople, Year 2 (686/7)
Justinian II (First reign, 685-695), Constantinople, Year 2 (686/7)
AE Half Follis, 19.2mm 4.2g
Obverse: Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large K; cross above, A/N/N/O - III across field, A below.
Repainted, otherwise a nice clear example of a rare type.
Sear 1262
Former Olympus Auction 22 Lot 775
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Phocas with Leontia (602-610 AD), Kyzikos, Year 1 (602/3)
Phocas with Leontia (602-610 AD), Kyzikos, Year 1 (602/3)
AE Follis, 30mm 11.8g
Obverse: Phocas and Leontia standing facing, holding globus cruciger and cruciform sceptre, respectively; cross above.
Reverse: Large M, ANNO to left, cross above, I (date) to right, KYZB in exergue.
Extremely Fine for type, and of unusually fine style.
Sear 664
Former Olympus Auction 22 Lot 766
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Justinian II (First reign, 685-695), Constantinople, Year 3 (687/8)
Justinian II (First reign, 685-695), Constantinople, Year 3 (687/8)
AE Half Follis, 23mm 4.6g
Obverse: Crowned bust facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger.
Reverse: Large K; cross above, A/N/N/O - III across field, A below.
Although it has a rough surface, its actually in pretty decent shape for the type, as these are usually overstruck and very worn. Very Rare.
Sear 1262
Former NN Auction 152 Lot 1191
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Michael VII Doukas, Constantinople, 1071-1078 AD
Michael VII Doukas, Constantinople, 1071-1078 AD
AR 2/3 Miliaresion, 16.9mm 1.2g
Obverse: MP - ΘV, facing bust of the Virgin Mary, holding Christ medallion on breast.
Reverse: + ΘKЄ BOHΘЄI MIXAHΛ ΔЄCΠOTH Tω ΔɄKA, legend in five lines.
Holed, but pleasant rare type.
Sear 1876
Former Olympus Auction 22 Lot 842
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Constantine VI with Irene, Constantinople, 780-797 AD
Constantine VI with Irene, Constantinople, 780-797 AD
AE Follis, 20mm 2.4g
Obverse: Crowned facing bust of Irene, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger in her right hand and cruciform scepter in her left.
Reverse: Facing bust of Constantine VI, beardless, wearing crown and chlamys, holding globus cruciger in his right hand and cruciform scepter in his left; below bar, large M flanked by X and N.
Sear 1598
Former Olympus Auction 22 Lot 785
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Michael IV "The Paphlagonian", Constantinople, 1034-1041 AD SOLD
Michael IV "The Paphlagonian", Constantinople, 1034-1041 AD SOLD
AE Class C Anonymous Follis, 28.3mm
Obverse: Half length figure of Christ facing, wearing nimbus, pallium and colobium, raising right hand in benediction, his left hand holding the Book of Gospels.
Reverse: Jeweled Cross, with pellets at each extremity, in the angles, "IC:XC:NI:KA" (Jesus Christ, Victory)
Very good for type, these types are usually plagued by overt overstriking.
Sear 1825
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Justinian I "The Great", Thessalonika, 527-565 AD
Justinian I "The Great", Thessalonika, 527-565 AD
AE 16 Nummi, 22mm
Obverse: "D N IVSTINIANVS PP AV" Diademed and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: AISP, in exergue "TES".
A nice example of a rare type, struck on an exceptional flan, with a nice green patina.
Sear 175
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Leo VI "The Wise", with Alexander, Constantinople, 886-912 AD
Leo VI "The Wise", with Alexander, Constantinople, 886-912 AD
AE Follis, 25.2mm
886-912 AD, Constantinople
Obverse: Leo, left, Alexander, right, seated facing on double throne. each wearing crown and loros, and holding labarum between them.
Reverse: Legend in 4 lines.
An interesting type of Leo the Wise and the a design that is truly the apex of 9th century Byzantine coinage.
Sear 1730
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John I Tzimiskes, Constantinople, 969-976 AD
John I Tzimiskes, Constantinople, 969-976 AD
AR Miliaresion, 17.8mm 2.4g
Obverse: Cross Crosslet on Globus above two steps, at center, circular medallion containing facing bust of John, with short beard, wearing Crown and Loros, diving the Legend.
Reverse: Legend in 5 lines.
The hole in this coin does not detract from the elegance of the type, leaving a very clear design, portrait, and legend. With this practical defect, however, an uncommon type can be had for a fraction of the price.
Sear 1792
Former Bay Auction 10 Lot 740
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Constantine X Doukas with Eudokia Makrembolitissa, Constantinople, 1059-1067 AD
Constantine X Doukas with Eudokia Makrembolitissa, Constantinople, 1059-1067 AD
AE Follis, 30.7mm 8.3g
Obverse:+ EM[MA] NO[VHA], Christ standing facing on footstool, wearing nimbus and holding Gospels, IC XC across fields.
Reverse:+EV[ΔK AVΓO +KWN T ΔK], Eudocia on left, wearing loros with kite-shaped lower panel and crown with cross and pendilia; Constantine on right, wearing loros and crown with cross and pendilia, both standing facing, holding labarum with cross-piece on shaft between them, standing on base and three steps, each places one hand on heart.
Overstruck, and clear for the type.
Sear 1853
Former Bay Auction 10 Lot 827
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Justinian I "The Great", 527-565 AD, Carthage
Justinian I "The Great", 527-565 AD, Carthage
AE 40 Nummi, 29.7mm 12.5g
Obverse: DN IVSTINIANVS P P AVG Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.
Reverse: Large M; star to left, crosses above and to right. KAR[T] in exergue.
Nice, clear example of a very rare issue from the Carthage Mint after the Reconquest of Africa by Belisarius.
Sear 257
Former Bay Auction 10 Lot 751
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Basil II "The Bulgar Slayer" with Constantine VIII, Constantinople, 976-1025 AD
Basil II "The Bulgar Slayer" with Constantine VIII, Constantinople, 976-1025 AD
AR Miliaresion, 20.8mm 2.1g
Obverse: ЄҺ TOVTω ҺICAT ЬASILЄI C CωҺST. Crosslet with central X and pellet on shaft set on globus on four steps, between crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine.
Reverse: + ЬASIL / C CωҺSTAҺ / ΠORFVROS / ΠISTOI ЬAS / RωMAIω. Legend in 5 lines; decoration above and below.
Although slightly broken, the coin has very little actual wear, and most of the obverse and reverse legends are visible, as well as the entirety of both Imperial portraits.
Sear 1810
Former Olympus Auction 17 Lot 991
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Justin II with Sophia, Cyzicus, Year 8 (572/3 AD)
Justin II with Sophia, Cyzicus, Year 8 (572/3 AD)
AE Follis or 40 Nummi, 28mm 14g
Obverse:D N IVSTINVS PP AVG.
Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform sceptre, respectively; cross above.
Reverse: A/N/N/O:M:VIII "KYZ".
The imagery on this coin is extremely clear for the type, as well as having a nice deep green patina.
Sear 372
Former Rex Auction 14 Lot 1238
Constantine VI and Irene, with Leo III, Constantine V and Leo IV, Constantinople, 780-797 AD
Constantine VI and Irene, with Leo III, Constantine V and Leo IV, Constantinople, 780-797 AD
AE Follis, 22mm 8.37g
Obverse: Crowned and draped facing busts of Constantine VI and Irene; cross above.
Reverse: Crowned facing bust of Constantine V, Leo IV and Leo III set upon horizontal bar; in exergue, M above A; X - N across field.
This coin features portraits of the entire Isaurian Dynasty. Types of Irene are usually tiny and badly worn, this coin contrarily has nice details and a nice green patina, although it may reveal more detail if carefully cleaned.
Sear 1596
Former Numismatik Naumann Auction 143 Lot 804
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Alexios I Komnenos, Constantinople, 1092-1118 AD
Alexios I Komnenos, Constantinople, 1092-1118 AD
Billon Aspron Trachy, 28mm 2.75g
Obverse: Christ enthroned facing, holding book of gospels.
Reverse: Alexios facing, wearing crown and jeweled chlamys, and holding cruciform scepter and globus cruciger.
Nice example of an interesting type reflecting Alexios I's coinage reforms.
Sear 1918
Former Demeter Coins Auction 29 Lot 450
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Justinian I "The Great", Constantinople, Year 27 (553/4) SOLD
Justinian I "The Great", Constantinople, Year 27 (553/4) SOLD
AE Follis, 31mm 19.05g
Obverse: "D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG" Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right.
Reverse: Large M, A/N/N/O, XXVII, "CON"
Although artificially patinated, this example is still quite nice for the type with a lot of detail for a coin struck with such a low relief.
Sear 163
Former Rex Budget Auction 14 Lot 1187
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Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, Constantinople, 610-641 AD
Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine, Constantinople, 610-641 AD
AR Hexagram, 23.5mm, 5.84g
Obverse: "dd NN ҺЄRAC[LIЧS ЄT ҺЄRA CON]" Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine seated facing on double throne, each wearing crown with cross and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger in right hand, between their heads, cross.
Reverse: "dЄЧS Ad[IЧTA ROMA]NIS" Cross potent on base above globe and three steps.
Although it has a small break, this coin is a great example of a coin reflecting one of the most desperate times in Roman History, bearing a message on the reverse that translates to "May God Help The Romans". These types were minted with silver that was melted down from church treasures, in a desperate attempt to raise forces to fight the Sassanids. Very few types have quite as good of a story as this one.
Sear 798
Former Concordia Numismatic Auction 19 Lot 976
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Maurice Tiberius, Theoupolis (Antioch), Year 9 (590/1)
Maurice Tiberius, Theoupolis (Antioch), Year 9 (590/1)
AE Follis, 28mm 12.54g
Obverse: Bust facing, wearing crown and trefoil ornament, and consular robes, in right hand, mappa, in left hand, eagle tipped scepter.
Reverse: Large M, A/N/N/O, VIIII, "THEUP"
A nice example of Maurice with lots of detail, although this coin does feature an artificial sand patina.
Sear 532
Former DEMOS Auction 35 Lot 2496
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Justinian I "The Great", Theoupolis (Antioch), 527-565 AD SOLD
Justinian I "The Great", Theoupolis (Antioch), 527-565 AD SOLD
AE Follis, 29mm 14.11g
Obverse: "D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVI", Justinian Facing Right
Reverse: Large M, "THEUP"
Nice example of a side profile type large follis of Justinian.
Sear 216
Former DEMOS Auction 35 Lot 2366
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Maurice Tiberius, Theoupolis (Antioch), Year 14 (594/5) SOLD
Maurice Tiberius, Theoupolis (Antioch), Year 14 (594/5) SOLD
AE Follis, 28mm 10.36g
Obverse: Maurice facing, wearing crown with trefoil ornament, and consular robes, in right hand , mappa, in left, eagle tipped scepter.
Reverse: Large M, A/N/N/O, XIIII, "THEUP"
Nice example of Maurice, one of the most tragic emperors, with an artificial sand patina.
Sear 533
Former DEMOS Auction 35 Lot 2436
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