Lot # 721 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Cyzicus. Dated RY 18 (544/5). Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X/Ч/I/II across field; cross above, B below; KYZ.MIBE 120; DOC 170b; Sear 207. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 20.07 g. Diameter: 37 mm.

Lot # 722 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Cyzicus. Dated RY 29 (555/6). Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted 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/GIII across field; cross above, A below; KYZ.MIBE 120; DOC 179a; Sear 207. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 18.89 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 723 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Pentanummium. Uncertain mint. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Large V within wreath.MIBE 246 (Sicily); DOC 369; Sear 337. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.80 g. Diameter: 13 mm.

Lot # 724 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Pentanummium. Uncertain mint. Obv: D N IVTINIS. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Large V; star above; all within wreath.MIBE 246 (Sicily) var. (no star); DOC 370; Sear 338. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.38 g. Diameter: 12 mm.

Lot # 725 - MAURICE TIBERIUS (582-602). Half Follis. Theoupolis (Antioch). Dated RY 9 (590/1). Obv: Blundered legend. Crowned bust facing, wearing consular robe and holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre.Rev: Large XX; cross above, A/N/N/O - Ч/IIII across field; mintmark below.MIBE 97; Sear 534. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 6.89 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 726 - HERACLIUS, with MARTINA and HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE (610-641). Follis. Nicomedia. Dated RY 17 (626/7). Obv: Heraclius, in centre, flanked by Martina, on left, and Heraclius Constantine, on right, each wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus-cruciger.Rev: Large M; ANNO and cross above, monogram to left, X/GI to right; B//NIKO.MIB 177; DOC 166b; Sear 836. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 6.35 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 727 - HERACLIUS with HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE (610-641). Follis. Seleucia Isauriae. Dated RY 6 or 7. Obv: Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross between them.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - G(I) across field, christogram above, Δ below; SЄLISЧ.MIB 192; Sear 844.Overstruck on a Follis of Phocas Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 10.08 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 728 - CONSTANS II (641-668). Follis. Syracuse. Obv: Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger.Rev: Large M; monogram above; SCL below.MIB 207; DOC 178; Sear 1107. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.20 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 729 - TIBERIUS III (APSIMAR) (698-705). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D TIЬЄRIЧS PЄ AV. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVςЧ Z / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps.MIB 1; DOC 1f; Sear 1360.Tiberius III, called Apsimar, was a late Roman usurper of probably Germanic origin who rose to power with the support of the mutinous army against Emperor Leontius. Similar to Phocas, his rise was a classic military enthronement, with the support of the Green faction of Constantinople, enemies of the Blue and critics of Leontius' rule. Despite limited documentation, it is known that Tiberius III maintained a continuity line policy with the Heraclian dynasty, although he did not belong to it, and showed military efficiency. He initiated a counteroffensive in Syria and Asia Minor, achieving moderate successes against the Arabs and initiating a new offensive strategy. In Africa, he adopted a pragmatic strategy: contacts with the Berbers and consolidation of the remaining Byzantine positions, delaying the Arab advance toward Spain for years. The fall of Carthage led to the creation of new “themes” (military provinces): Sicily, Sardinia and probably Calabria, inspired by the eastern administrative model. Sicily became a strategic center, while Sardinia, too isolated, remained vulnerable. In 701 Tiberius III appointed Theophylact as the new exarch of Italy. His arrival was marked by instability: local armies mutinied and besieged Rome, fearing new imperial interference. Pope John VI managed to calm the situation, but Byzantine rule in Italy was evidently fragile. The Lombards of Benevento took advantage of this and in 702 conquered Sora, Arpino and Arce, threatening Rome. Justinian II, the deposed emperor, fled from confinement and found refuge with the Kazari, marrying the Khan's sister (baptized Theodora). After a failed extradition attempt by Tiberius III, he took refuge with the Bulgarians, promising the Khan Tervel entry to Constantinople and the title “Caesar of the Romans.” In 705, Justinian II returned with a Bulgarian-Slavic army. With the help of loyalists, he managed to enter the city via an abandoned aqueduct as Tiberius fled. Tiberius III was captured in Bithynia. Taken to Constantinople, he was executed at the hippodrome together with Leontius in front of the crowd. The episode marked the beginning of a harsh purge by Justinian II, who returned to power. The reign of Tiberius III, although born of usurpation, was distinguished by military and administrative competence. He was able to continue the Heraclian legacy in a very difficult context, but was overwhelmed by the charismatic return of Justinian II, who with external alliances and internal support regained the empire. Condition: Mint state.Weight: 4.33 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 730 - MICHAEL II THE AMORIAN, with THEOPHILUS (820-829). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: IҺSЧS XRISTЧS ҺICA. Cross potent set upon three steps.Rev: + MIXA / HL S ΘЄOFI / LЄ ЄC ΘЄЧ / ЬASILIS RO / MAIOҺ. Legend in five lines.DOC 6; Sear 1641. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.53 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 731 - MICHAEL II THE AMORIAN, with THEOPHILUS (820-829). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: MIXAHL S ΘЄOFILOS. Facing busts of Michael, wearing chlamys, and Theophilus, wearing loros; both wearing crown surmounted by cross; cross between their heads.Rev: Large M; X/X/X - N/N/N across field; cross above, Θ below.DOC 10; Sear 1642. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 8.23 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 732 - THEOPHILUS (829-842). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: ΘЄOFIL' ЬASIL'. Facing bust, holding labarum and globus cruciger, and wearing crown surmounted by tufa.Rev: + ΘЄO / FILЄ AVG / OVSTЄ SV / ҺICAS. Legend in four lines.DOC 15; Sear 1667. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 10.60 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

Lot # 733 - BASIL II BULGAROKTONOS with CONSTANTINE VIII (976-1025). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: ЄҺ TOVTω ҺICA ЬASILЄI C CωҺSτ. Cross crosslet with central X and pellet-in-crescent set upon globus on four steps; to left and right, crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine.Rev: + ЬASIL / C CωҺSTAҺ / ΠORFVROS / ΠISTOI ЬAS / RωMAIω. Legend in five lines; decoration above and below.Sear 1810. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.15 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 734 - BASIL II BULGAROKTONOS with CONSTANTINE VIII (976-1025). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: ЄҺ TOVTω ҺICA ЬASILЄI C CωҺSτ. Cross crosslet with central X and pellet-in-crescent set upon globus on four steps; to left and right, crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine.Rev: + ЬASIL / C CωҺSTAҺ / ΠORFVROS / ΠISTOI ЬAS / RωMAIω. Legend in five lines; decoration above and below.Sear 1810. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.49 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 735 - BASIL II BULGAROKTONOS with CONSTANTINE VIII (976-1025). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: ЄҺ TOVTω ҺICA ЬASILЄI C CωҺSτ. Cross crosslet with central X and pellet-in-crescent set upon globus on four steps; to left and right, crowned facing busts of Basil and Constantine.Rev: + ЬASIL / C CωҺSTAҺ / ΠORFVROS / ΠISTOI ЬAS / RωMAIω. Legend in five lines; decoration above and below.Sear 1810. Condition: Extremely fine, edge fault.Weight: 2.98 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

Lot # 736 - CONSTANTINE IX MONOMACHUS (1042-1055). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: + ΔЄCΠOI NA CωZOIC / MHP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary standing facing, orans.Rev: ЄVCЄBH MONOMAXON. Constantine standing facing, holding long cross and sword in sheath.DOC 7; Sear 1834. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.93 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 737 - CONSTANTINE IX MONOMACHUS (1042-1055). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: + ΔЄCΠOI NA CωZOIC / MHP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary standing facing, orans.Rev: ЄVCЄBH MONOMAXON. Constantine standing facing, holding long cross and sword in sheath.DOC 7; Sear 1834. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.48 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 738 - ALEXIUS I COMNENUS (1081-1118). AR Histamenon Nomisma. Thessalonica. Obv: + KЄ RO AΛЄZ / IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding book of Gospels.Rev: St. Demetrius standing right, holding sword and presenting patriarchal cross set upon globus on two steps to Alexius standing facing.DOC 5a; Sear 1905. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.27 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

Lot # 739 - ALEXIUS I COMNENUS (1081-1118). Follis. Thessalonica. Obv: ΙC - XC / NI - KA. Cross potent set on three steps; pellet at each termination of arm.Rev: +CЄP CVN/ЄPΓЄI BΛ/CIΛЄI AΛ/ЄZIω. Legend in four lines.DOC 19 var. (cross on two steps); Sear 1911 var. (same). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 6.36 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 740 - MANUEL I COMNENUS (1143-1180). Tetarteron. Thessalonica. Obv: O ΓEωΡΓΙΟC. Facing bust of St. George, holding spear and shield.Rev: MANOVHΛ ΔΕCΠ. Crowned facing bust of Manuel, holding labarum and globus cruciger.DOC 18; Sear 1975. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 5.16 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 741 - ANDRONICUS I COMNENUS (1183-1185). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: MP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary standing facing on daïs, holding bust of Holy Infant on breast.Rev: ANΔPONIKOC ΔЄCΠOTHC. Andronicus standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger, and being crowned by Christ to right.Sear 1985. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.95 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 742 - LATIN RULERS OF CONSTANTINOPLE (1204-1261). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: Facing bust of Christ.Rev: Emperor standing facing, holding sceptre and globus cruciger.Cf. Sear 2025. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.57 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 743 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. Theodore I Comnenus-Lascaris (1208-1222). Trachy. Nicaea. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne.Rev: Theodore standing facing, holding cruciform sceptre and akakia; manus Dei to upper right.Sear 2062. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.19 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 744 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). GOLD Hyperpyron. Magnesia. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels; pellet to right.Rev: John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, and being crowned by the Virgin Mary to right.DOC 6b; Sear 2073. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.39 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 745 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). BI Trachy. Magnesia. Obv: Half-length figure of Archangel Michael facing, holding sword and globus cruciger.Rev: John standing facing, holding akakia and globus cruciger, and being crowned by Christ standing to right.Sear 2089. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.81 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

Lot # 746 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). BI Trachy. Magnesia. Obv: IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel.Rev: John, holding labarum, and St. Constantine, holding cruciform sceptre, holding between them a staff surmounted by patriarchal cross.Sear 2093. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 3.46 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

Lot # 747 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). Trachy. Thessalonica. Obv: Bust of St. Demetrius facing, nimbate, holding sword.Rev: Emperor standing facing, holding labarum.DOC 7; Sear 2127. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.83 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 748 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). BI Trachy. Thessalonica. Obv: MP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary, orans, seated facing on throne, with Christ medallion on breast; lis to left and right.Rev: John and St. Demetrius standing facing, holding between them a staff surmounted by patriarchal cross.Sear 2128. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.09 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 749 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatazes) (1222-1254). Trachy. Thessalonica. Obv: MP - ΘV. Virgin Mary orans standing facing, flanked by two stars.Rev: John and St. Demetrius standing facing, holding between them labarum topped by triangle.Sear 2130. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.01 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 750 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258). Trachy. Magnesia. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator standing facing on dais; B to left and right.Rev: Theodore standing facing, holding sceptre (or labarum?) and globus cruciger; crowning Virgin Mary to right.Sear 2141. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.70 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

Lot # 751 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258). Trachy. Magnesia. Obv: IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel.Rev: Theodore and St. Tryphon standing facing, holding between them a lis-tipped staff.DOC 12; Sear 2144. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 3.59 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 752 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. Theodore II Ducas-Lascaris (1254-1258). Tetarteron. Magnesia. Obv: Large lis surrounded by pellets.Rev: Theodore standing facing, holding labarum and akakia.Sear 2145. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.56 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 753 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. Anonymous (1204-1261). Tetarteron. Magnesia. Obv: Facing bust of St. Theodore, holding spear and shield.Rev: Ornate cross, with saltire cross at center and set upon floral scroll.Sear 2157. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.69 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

Lot # 754 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. Theodore Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230). Trachy. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing, raising hand in benediction.Rev: Theodore, holding cruciform sceptre and akakia, standing facing and being crowned by St. Demetrius, who is holding a sheathed sword.Sear 2162. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.74 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

Lot # 755 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. Theodore Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230). Trachy. Obv: IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel.Rev: ΘЄOΔOPOC ΔЄCΠOTHC - KOMNHNOC O ΔƔKAC. Theodore standing facing, holding labarum-headed sceptre and globus cruciger; above, crowning manus Dei above.Sear 2168. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 1.68 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

Lot # 756 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. Theodore Comnenus-Ducas (1224-1230). Trachy. Obv: IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel.Rev: ΘЄOΔOPOC ΔЄCΠOTHC - KOMNHNOC O ΔƔKAC. Theodore standing facing, holding labarum-headed sceptre and patriarchal globus cruciger; above, crowning manus Dei above.Sear 2168. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 3.75 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

Lot # 757 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (Despot, 1230-1237). Trachy. Obv: Facing bust of St. Michael the Archangel, holding sword.Rev: Manuel and St. Constantine standing facing, each holding palm branch and supporting between them a patriarchal cross.Sear 2180. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.11 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 758 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. Manuel Comnenus-Ducas (Despot, 1230-1237). Trachy. Obv: Half-length facing bust of St. Theodore, holding spear and shield.Rev: Facing half-length busts of Manuel and St. Demetrius, holding between them a sword facing downward; crowning manus Dei and star above.Sear 2182. Condition: Fine.Weight: 1.86 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 759 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242). Trachy. Obv: St. Theodore standing facing, holding spear and shield.Rev: John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by St. Demetrius.Sear 2188. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 0.86 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

Lot # 760 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242). Trachy. Obv: MP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, holding infant Christ on lap.Rev: John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia; manus Dei to upper right.Sear 2214. Condition: Fine.Weight: 1.57 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

Lot # 761 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242). Trachy. Obv: Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, orans.Rev: John, winged, standing facing, holding labarum and akakia.Sear 2219. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 0.73 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

Lot # 762 - EMPIRE OF THESSALONICA. John Comnenus-Ducas (1237-1242). Trachy. Obv: Open wing.Rev: Half-length facing winged bust of John above city walls.Sear 2220. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.96 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

Lot # 763 - JOHN V PALAEOLOGUS (1341-1391). Follaro. Constantinople. Obv: St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear, shield and globus cruciger.Rev: Facing bust of John, nimbate, holding cross.DOC -; LPC p. 170, 3 (John VII); Sear 2515. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.31 g. Diameter: 17 mm.

Lot # 764 - JOHN V PALAEOLOGUS (1341-1391). Follaro. Constantinople. Obv: St. Demetrius standing facing, holding spear, shield and globus cruciger.Rev: Facing bust of John, nimbate, holding cross.DOC -; LPC p. 170, 3 (John VII); Sear 2515. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.19 g. Diameter: 15 mm.

Lot # 765 - JOHN VIII PALAEOLOGUS (1425-1448). Follaro. Constantinople. Obv: Christ standing facing in mandorla, raising hand in benediction.Rev: I/ω - A/N. Emperor standing facing, holding cross-tipped sceptre.Sear 2568. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 0.66 g. Diameter: 15 mm.