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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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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 five 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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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

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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