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Lot # 543 - Valens (364-378). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint, 375-378. Obv. D N VALEN-S P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VRBS-ROMA. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear; in exergue, TRPS. RIC IX Treveri 46A. AR. 2.09 g. 19 mm. Scarce. Choice example complete and toned, uncommon issue without dot in exergue. Rare as such. Good EF.
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Lot # 544 - Valens (364-378). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint, 375-378. Obv. D N VALEN-S P F AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VRBS-ROMA. Roma seated left on cuirass, holding Victory on globe and reversed spear; in exergue, TRPS•. RIC IX Treveri 46A. AR. 2.16 g. 18.5 mm. Good example, nicely toned. Good VF/About EF.
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Lot # 545 - Gratian (367-383). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint, 367-375. Obv. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VRBS ROMA. Roma seated left on throne, holding Victory on globe and sceptre; in exergue, TRPS•. RIC IX 27f.1. AR. 1.71 g. 18.5 mm. Small bust depiction. Enchanting tone. About EF.
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Lot # 546 - Gratian (367-383). AR Siliqua, Treveri mint. Obv. DN GRATIANVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIRTVS ROMANORVM. Roma seated facing, head left, on throne, holding globe and reversed spear; in exergue, TRPS. RIC IX 58a. AR. 1.81 g. 17.5 mm. Choice example, nicely toned. Slightly porous surfaces. Hairline flan-crack. About EF.
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Lot # 547 - Honorius (393-423). AV Solidus, Ravenna mint, 402-406. Obv. DN HONORIVS PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGGG. Honorius standing right with left foot on bound captive, holding labarum and crowning Victory on globe; across field, R-V; in exergue, COMOB. Depeyrot 7/1; RIC X 1287; Ranieri 11. AV. 4.45 g. 21 mm. Choice example, well impressed. EF.
Rome mint for Basiliscus
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Lot # 548 - Basiliscus (475-476). AV Solidus, Rome mint, Autumn 475 AD. - August 476 AD. Obv. D N BASILISCI-SCVS P F AVG. Helmeted, diademed and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust of Basiliscus, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG. Victory standing left, supporting long jewelled cross; R - M across fields; in exergue, COMOB. Depeyrot -; RIC X -. AV. 4.4 g. 22 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, apparently unlisted in the standard bibliography. Slight die shift. Scratches on reverse. Good EF/EF.
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Lot # 549 - Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 441-450. Obv. D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII PP. Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, resting left foot on prow; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 301 (R2). AV. 4.47 g. 21.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Marks on obverse. Blackish deposits. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 550 - Theodosius II (402-450). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 441-450. Obv. D N THEODOSI-VS P F AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed three-quarter facing bust, holding spear over shoulder and shield with horseman motif. Rev. IMP XXXXII COS XVII PP. Constantinopolis enthroned left, holding globus cruciger and sceptre, resting left foot on prow; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. RIC X 321 (R4). AV. 4.38 g. 21.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. EF/Good EF.
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Lot # 551 - Majorian (457-461). AE 13 mm. Mediolanum mint. Obv. [DN MAIORIANVS] PF AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORI-[A AVGG]. Victory standing left, holding wreath and palm branch; in exergue, MD. RIC X 2645-2646. AE. 1.78 g. 13 mm. Scarce. Good conditions for issue. Lovely green patina. Good VF.
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Lot # 552 - Libius Severus (Severus III, 461-465). AV Tremissis, Mediolanum mint. Obv. DN LIBIVS SEVERVS PERPE AVG. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Latin cross pattée within wreath; beneath, COMOB. Lacam 85; RIC X 2728 (R3). AV. 1.44 g. 13 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Marks on obverse and scratch on reverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 553 - Ostrogothic Italy. Municipal bronze coinage of Rome, light series. AE Follis, Rome mint, c. 493-518. Obv. INVICTA ROMA. Helmeted and cuirassed bust of Roma right. Rev. XL. Eagle standing left, head reverted; in exergue, •A•. COI 76b; MIB 74a (Theodoric and Athalaric); MEC 1, 107. AE. 11.97 g. 24.5 mm. Choice example with lovely green patina. Striking weakness. Good VF.
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Lot # 554 - Ostrogothic Italy, Athalaric (526-534). AV Solidus. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I, Rome mint, c. 527-530 AD. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PΓ AVG. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTOR-I-Λ ΛVGGGΛ. Victory standing left, holding long, jeweled cross; star to left; in exergue, COMOB. BMC Vandals, 1-4 and pl. VII, 16-17 (Ravenna); Kraus, pl. III, coin without number (Theoderic; Ravenna, not listed in text) and pl. V, 1 (Athalaric; Ravenna); COI cf. 36 (Ravenna); MEC 1, 122; MIB -. AV. 4.48 g. 21.5 mm. R. Rare and superb example, virtually as struck. Minor minting flaws. FDC.
Amalasuntha Quarter Siliqua
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Lot # 555 - Ostrogothic Italy, Amalasuntha (534-535). AR Quarter Siliqua. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I. Ravenna mint. Obv. DN I[VSTIN]I AN A[---]. Pearl-diademed and mantled bust right. Rev. Monogram of Theoderic (no cross above) within wreath. Kraus 3 (Hildebrand);; Ranieri 304 (Witigis); MEC 1, 138; MIB 59 (Witigis); COI 64 (Witigis). AR. 0.74 g. 11.5 mm. RR. A superb example of this very rare and debated issue. Sharply struck on sound metal; attractive light tone over brilliant surfaces. EF. This restitution series featuring the monogram of Theodoric has been examined by scholars. Grierson suggests that it was minted during the early part of Theodahad's reign, when Amalasuntha was officially recognized as the new sovereign. These quarter siliquae display Justinian's name on the obverse and the monogram of Amalasuntha's father on the reverse. Grierson argues that this was necessary for the Ostrogoths to acknowledge her rule. However, Hahn and Metlich have differing views, attributing this series to Witigis instead.
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Lot # 556 - Lombardic Italy. Authari (584-590) to Agilulf (590-615). AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial coinage. In the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602), c. 582-690. Obv. D N mΛVRI TIЬ PP AVI. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVCVSTORVM. Victory standing facing, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOR. cf. BMC Vandals 22-3; cf. Arslan type 1, 4; ; MEC 1, 301. AV. 1.48 g. 16.5 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Scratches on both sides, othweise. good VF.
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Lot # 557 - Lombardic Italy. Authari (584-590) to Agilulf (590-615). AV Tremissis in the name of Maurice Tiberius (582-602). Struck c. 584-615 AD, Lombardy. Obv. DN mΛVR - C TIb PP VI. Pearl-diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VIITORIA ΛVIVITORVM. Victory standing facing, head left, holding cruciger and wreath; in right field, cross; in exergue, CONOΛ. BMC Vandals 22 (Agilulf); Arslan 4; MEC 1, 303-304. AV. 1.45 g. 17.5 mm. RR. Very rare and superb example, brilliant. Light die compression on obverse. FDC.
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Lot # 558 - Lombardic Italy. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Justinian I (527-565). Uncertain Italian mint. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS PP AV. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTOR[IA AVG]VSTORVM. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. Cf. Arslan 2 (for type); cf. BMC Vandals 1 (same); Cf. MEC 1, 298; D.O. 19; Sear 145. AV. 1.49 g. 16 mm. RR. Rare imitative issue with very peculiar style. Few marks, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 559 - The Lombards. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Heraclius. Ravenna mint, c. 620-700 AD. Obv. DN HЄRAC-LIVS PP AVC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, small cross above front of diadem; heavy annular border. Rev. VIITORIA ΛVIVSTORVN. Cross potent; beneath, IONOB; heavy annular border. BMC Vandals p. 131 and pl. XVIII, 30-31; Arslan -; MEC 1, 307-310. AV. 1.49 g. 15.5 mm. RR. Very rare and choice example. Slightly wavy flan, with nicks on both sides. About EF.
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Lot # 560 - The Lombards. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis. Pseudo-Imperial Coinage. In the name of Heraclius. Ravenna mint, c. 620-700 AD. Obv. DN HЄRAC-LIVS PP AVC. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right, small cross above front of diadem; heavy annular border. Rev. VIITORIA ΛVIVSTORVN. Cross potent; beneath, IONOB; heavy annular border. BMC Vandals p. 131 and pl. XVIII, 30-31; Arslan -; MEC 1, 307-310. AV. 1.49 g. 15 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Weak strike on obverse, minor marks. Good VF.
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Lot # 561 - The Lombards in Tuscany. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis in the name of Byzantine Emperor. Uncertain mint, Tuscany or Ticinum, c. 620-700. Obv. IVNVΛ – – ΛVIHVII. Diademed, draped, and cuirassed bust right; B right. Rev. IIIOIIVΛVIOП, cross potent; ΛИΛ. Grierson, Coins of Medieval Europe 45; Bernareggi, Moneta 16a; Arslan –; BMC Vandals 5 (Perctarit); MEC 316. AV. 1.55 g. 12 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example. Perfectly centred and well struck. Faint marks. EF.
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Lot # 562 - The Lombards in Tuscany. Uncertain King. AV Tremissis in the name of Byzantine Emperor. Uncertain mint in Tuscany, c. 620-700. Obv. [---] VIHOVN. Diademed and draped bust right. Rev. IПVΛNOПIΛHΛNIO, cross potent. Cf. MEC 313-314; Cf. BMC Vandals cf. 12; Cf. Arslan 80-82.. AV. 1.45 g. 15.5 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and choice example, with fascinating blundered legend. Slightly wavy flan. EF/Good EF.
Luca Tremissis
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Lot # 563 - Lombards in Tuscany, Municipal coinage. AV Tremissis, Luca mint, c. 700-749. Obv. Monogram of LVCA, horizontal E above. Rev. Cross potent surrounded by pseudo-inscription of VΛVΛ etc. Bernareggi 200; MEC 318; Arslan 84 (var.); BMC Vandals 151.4 (var.); Bellesia (Lucca) 1/A; MIR (Toscana, zecche) 83/3. AU. 1.32 g. 17 mm. RRR. Extremely rare issue. Superb example, surely among the best preserved. Virtually as struck. Irrelevant nick on edge. About FDC/FDC.
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Lot # 564 - Genghis Khan (602-624 a.H. / 1206-1227 d.C.). AE Jital, citing Chingiz as 'al-Khaqan al-Adil al-Azam ('Khan of Khans, the Just, the Supreme' in Arabic) and the Abbasid caliph al-Nasir li-Din Allah (1180-1225), Mongol military base around or in Ghazna. AE. 4.17 g. 16 mm. Good VF/About EF. This coin type was issued during the Mongol pursuit of Jalal ad-Din Mingburnu, the final ruler of the Khwarezmian dynasty, as he fled toward the Indus River. In the spring of 1221, Jalal suffered a major defeat at the Battle of the Indus, but to Genghis Khan’s frustration, he managed to escape into India. He continued to trouble the Mongols until his assassination by an unknown Kurd in the mountains near Mayyafarikin in 1231.
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Lot # 565 - Anastasius I (491-518). AV Solidus. Constantinople mint, 492-507 AD. Obv. DN ANASTASIVS PP AVC. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, helmet with cross and plume, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORIA AVCCC I. Victory standing left, holding long voided cross; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 3f; MIB 4a; Sear 3. AV. 4.41 g. 20.5 mm. Choice example with superb portrait. Exquisite details. An intriguing type, featuring the cross within the bowl of the helmet. About FDC.
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Lot # 566 - Anastasius I (491-518). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 492-507. Obv. DN ANASTA-SIVS PP AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. Rev. VICTORI-A AVGGG Δ. Victory standing left, holding long jewelled cross; star in right field; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 3-5; Sear 3. AV. 4.49 g. 21 mm. Choice example, sharply struck from fresh dies. EF.
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Lot # 567 - Justinian I (527-565). AE Follis. Cyzicus mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 16. Obv. DN IVSTINI-ANVS PP AVI. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; to right, cross. Rev. Large M between A/N/N/O and X/Ч; above, cross; beneath, A; in exergue, KYZ. D.O. 172b; Sear 207. AE. 22.72 g. 42 mm. Superb example, struck on broad flan. Unusually well preserved. Delicate brown patina. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 568 - Justinian I (527-565). AR 125 Nummi. Ravenna mint, c. 552-565. Obv. DN IVSTINIANVS. Diademed bust right, wearing robe ornamented by row of pellets. Rev. Large PKE within wreath. D.O. 335a-b ; MIBE 68-70 (Rome); Sear 315; Cf. Ranieri 348-353. AR. 0.53 g. 11 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and superb example, preserved in outstanding condition for the issue. Good EF/About FDC.
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Lot # 569 - Tiberius II Constantine (578-582). AE Follis. Constantinople mint, 1st officina. Dated RY 5 (AD 578/9). Obv. δM TIb CONS-TANT PP AVG. Crowned facing bust, wearing consular robes, holding mappa and eagle-tipped sceptre with cross. Rev. Large m; cross above; A/N/N/O u across fields; in exergue, CONA. D.O. 13a; MIBE 25; Sear 430. AE. 18.57 g. 38 mm. Brown patina with green deposits. Choice example. About EF/EF.
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Lot # 570 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602). AE Decanummium. Catania mint. Dated RY 1 (582/3). Obv. DN TIbER mAVRIC PP AC. Crowned and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield. Rev. Large I; A/N/NO I across field; in exergue, CAT. D.O. 264 var. (legend on obverse); MIB 136B (same); Sear 580 (same). AR. 3.42 g. 18 mm. Good example with dark patina. Good VF/About EF.
Uncertain Italian Mint
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Lot # 571 - Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas (610-641). AV Solidus, Uncertain Italian mint. Obv. Heraclius (in centre), Heraclius Constantine (on right) and Heraclonas (on left) all standing facing; they each hold globus cruciger and wear chlamys. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧ Δ. Cross potent on three steps; monogram to left, A to right; CONOB below. Cf. D.O. 39; Cf. MIB 45; Cf. Sear 764; Ratto -. AV. 4.45 g. 20 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, apparently unpublished in the standard bibliography. Choice example, with peripheral areas of weak strike. About FDC/FDC.
Bearded Heraclius
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Lot # 572 - Heraclius (610-641). AV Semis, Ravenna mint, c. 610-613. Obv. dN ЄRACLI PERP AVG. Bearded, diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIΛ ΛVCCΙΓ. Cross potent on circle with dot. Cf. Sear 899 (var. beardless); Cf. Ranieri 569 (same die of reverse)(var. same); Cf. MIB 123 (var. same). AV. 2.23 g. 19 mm. RRRR. Of the highest rarity, apparently unlisted in the standard bibliography. Die break on obverse, otherwise. good EF. Apparently the only depiction of Heraclius with beard on a Semis minted in Ravenna. The portrait is very reminiscent of that of Phocas, from a few years earlier.
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Lot # 573 - Constans II (641-668) with Constantine IV. AR Hexagram. Constantinople mint, 654-659. Obv. Facing busts of Constans with long beard, and Constantine IV, beardless; each wearing crown and chlamys; between their heads, cross. Rev. Cross potent set on three steps, between two palm branches. D.O. 47; MIB 141; Sear 987. AR. 4.31 g. 21.5 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Traces of double strike. Good VF.
Uncertain Italian Mint
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Lot # 574 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AV Tremissis. Uncertain Italian mint. Obv. d N CONSTANTINЧ PP A. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. VICTORIA AVGЧVΙ. Cross potent; monogram in right field; CONOB beneath. D.O. 76 var. (rev. legend); MIB 52a (Rome); Cf. Sear 1228. AV. 1.47 g. 15 mm. RRRR. Extremely Rare, one of a few known pieces. Great specimen, perfectly struck and centered. Graffiti on obverse. EF.
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Lot # 575 - Constantine IV, Pogonatus (668-685). AR Half Siliqua, Uncertain Italian mint. Obv. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. Rev. Two crosses potents arranged to form a star of eight rays. D.O. 79; MIB 69 (Constantinople); Sear 1230. AR. 0.99 g. 14 mm. RRR. Extremely rare and well centred. The attribution of this coin remains uncertain and of particular interest. Good VF.
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Lot # 576 - Leo III the 'Isaurian', with Constantine V (717-741). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint, 735-741. Obv. [C N] LЄON P A [MЧL]. Crowned bust of Leo facing, wearing chlamys and holding globus cruciger and akakia. Rev. [C N CONSTAҺTIҺ']. Facing bust of Constantine V with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent and akakia. D.O. 51; Sear 1528. AV. 1.15 g. 13.5 mm. RR. Very rare and good example. Die shift on reverse. About EF.
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Lot # 577 - Constantine V (741-775). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. Bust facing wearing crown and chlamys and holding cross potent and akakia. Rev. Facing bust of Leo III with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys and holding globus cruciger and akakia. D.O. 17; Sear 1567. AV. 1.16 g. 14 mm. R. Rare and choice example. EF.
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Lot # 578 - PB Seal, Byzantine, c. 8th-9th century. John hypatos. Obv. ΤΩ -ΣΩ / Δ̣Ɣ - ΛΩ. Cruciform invocative monogram of Θεοτόκε βοήθει. Rev. ΙΩ / ANNOY / YΠAΤω in three lines; floral ornament below. BZS.1951.31.5.1387. PB. 16.91 g. 28.5 mm. Good VF.
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Lot # 579 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Semissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing, wearing crown and chlamys; holding globus cruciger. Rev. ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing, wearing crown and loros; holding globus cruciger. D.O. 26a; Sear 1673. AV. 1.75 g. 13 mm. Rare and choice example, nicely toned. Hairline flan crack. EF.
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Lot # 580 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Semissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. ΘEOFILOS bA. Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger; star at beginning of legend. Rev. ΘEOFILOS bA. Crowned facing bust of Theophilus, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger. D.O. 19; Sear 1676. AV. 1.73 g. 12 mm. R. Superb example with bright fields, virtually as struck. About FDC/Good EF.
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Lot # 581 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger. Rev. ΘЄOFILOS. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross potent. D.O. 27; Sear 1678. AV. 1.2 g. 12 mm. Superb example, virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 582 - Theophilus (829-842). AV Tremissis, Syracuse mint. Obv. *ΘЄOFIΛOS bA. Crowned facing bust, wearing chlamys, holding globus cruciger. Rev. ΘЄOFIΛOS bA. Crowned facing bust, wearing loros, holding globus cruciger. D.O. 20; Sear 1679. AV. 1.24 g. 12 mm. Superb example, with bright fields. Virtually as struck. About FDC.
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Lot # 583 - Constantine VII Porphyrogenitus and Romanus II (945-963 AD). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint. Obv. + IhS XPS RЄX RЄϚNANTIЧM. Half length bust of Christ facing, wearing nimbus cruciger pallium and colobium, right hand raised in benediction, book of Gospels cradled in left. Rev. COhStAht CЄ ROmAh' AЧϚϚ I'R'. Crowned facing busts of Constantine VII (on left), bearded, wearing loros, and Romanus II (on right), wearing chlamys pinned at right shoulder, jointly holding long patriarchal cross. D.O. 15; Sear 1751. AV. 4.4 g. 20 mm. Choice example, with good details. Minor marks, otherwise. EF.
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Lot # 584 - Romanus III Argyrus (1028-1034). AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople mint. Obv. + IhS XIS RЄX RЄϚNANTIЧM. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne. Rev. ΘCЄ bOHΘ´ RωMAnω. Romanus, holding globus cruciger, standing facing, being crowned and blessed by the Theotokos (Virgin Mary); MΘ above. D.O. 1c; Sear 1819; Ratto 1972. AV. 4.42 g. 25 mm. Good example. EF.
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Lot # 585 - Constantine IX Monomachus (1042-1055 AD). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. Obv. +IhC XIC RCX RCSnAnTIhm. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, nimbate, raising hand in benediction and holding Gospels; crescents in nimbus. Rev. +CωhtSATh bASILCЧS Rm. Facing bust of Constantine, wearing crown and loros, holding long cross and globus cruciger. D.O. 3; Sear 1830. AV. 4.37 g. 26.5 mm. Well centred. Roughness on reverse. About EF. Michael V had succeeded his uncle Michael IV as emperor. His first actions were to banish his uncle, John the Eunuch and to imprison the Empress Zoe in a nunnery. This led to the population’s demand for an ousting of the emperor and he was deposed, blinded and Zoe and Theodora ruled jointly for 7 weeks. Zoe then chose Constantine as her third husband. He was interested in learning and the arts and less in statesmanship. In 1046 he had a first encounter with the Seljuk Turks in Armenia which resulted in a truce. Foolishly he then disbanded the Armenian forces at a time when they should have been strengthened. In 1054 the Great Schism between the churches of the West and East was caused when the Patriarch refused to adopt Western church practices. He was excommunicated by a Papal legation and he in turn excommunicated them. This rift was never to heal. In all, Constantinus IX did more damage to the state than many an emperor before him.
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Lot # 586 - Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067). AV Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople mint. Obv. +IhS XIS RCX – RCGNANTIhm. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. Rev. +KωNRΛCΛ – OΔOUKΛC. Constantine standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. D.O. 1b; Sear 1847. AV. 4.43 g. 25 mm. EF.
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Lot # 587 - The Empire of Nicaea. John III, Ducas (1222-1254). AV Hyperpyron, Magnesia mint, c. 1232-1254. Obv. Christ seated facing upon throne without back, bearded and nimbate, wearing colobium over chiton, hand raised in benediction, holding Gospels in left; IC and XC in field above left and right; pellet to right of throne. Rev. Standing facing figures of John, wearing stemma with pendilia, loros and divitision, holding labarum and akakia, and crowning the emperor, the Theotokos, nimbate, wearing maphorium over chiton. D.O. 6; Sear 2073. AV. 2.33 g. 24.5 mm. Well centred and good example, with pleasant reddish hues. Good EF.
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Lot # 588 - Austria. Ferdinand II (1619-1637). Medal (1623) for the coronation of Ferdinand II in Frankfurt which took place 9 September 1619. Förschner 67. AE. 39.85 g. 43.5 mm. Opus: Pietro de Pomis. Holed. Traces of silvering. A rare contemporary example. Good VF.
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Lot # 589 - Bulgaria. Ferdinand I (1887-1918). 5 Leva 1894 КБ, Kremintz. KM 18. AR. 25 g. 37 mm. Cabinet tone. EF.
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Lot # 590 - Bulgaria. Boris III (1918-1943). 100 Leva 1934, London or Belgrade. KM 45. AR. 19.96 g. 34 mm. Choice example; bright surfaces. FDC.
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Lot # 591 - Bulgaria. Boris III (1918-1943). 100 Leva 1937, Kremnitz. KM 45. AR. 19.79 g. 34 mm. A well-preserved specimen with the beginning of a light patina. Minimal signs of die wear on the highest points. FDC.
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Lot # 592 - China. Hupeh Province. Dollar 7 mace and 2 candareens nd, (1895-1907). Wuchang Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M 182; KM Y 127.1. AR. 26.65 g. 40 mm. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 593 - China. Kwangtung Province. Dollar 7 mace and 2 candareens nd, (1890-1908). Kwangtung mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M 133; KM Y 203. AR. 26.85 g. 39.5 mm. VF.
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Lot # 594 - China. Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Province. 50 Cents 3 Mace and 6 candareens nd, (1908). Kunming Mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M 419; KM 259. AR. 13.24 g. 34 mm. VF.
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Lot # 595 - China. Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Province. Dollar 7 mace and 2 candareens nd (1908). Tientsin mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M 11; KM Y 14. AR. 25.94 g. 39 mm. Faint scratches. About VF/VF.
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Lot # 596 - China. Chihli (Pei Yang) Province. Dollar 7 Mace 2 Candareens, year 34 (1908). Tientsin mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M 465; KM 73.2. AR. 26.62 g. 39 mm. VF.
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Lot # 597 - China. Hsuan-t'ung (Xuantong [Puyi]). Dollar year 3 (1911). L&M 37; KM Y 31. AR. 27.21 g. 39 mm. Variety without dot after DOLLAR. VF.
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Lot # 598 - China. Qing Dynasty. Yunnan Province. 50 Cents 3 Mace 6 Candareens nd, (c. 1911). Kunming mint. Kuang-hsu (Guangxu). L&M 422b; KM Y 257. AR. 13.05 g. 33 mm. VF.
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Lot # 599 - China. Szechuan. Dollar year 1 (1912). Uncertain mint, likely Chengdu or Chungking. L&M 366; KM Y 456. AR. 25.52 g. 39 mm. Light cabinet tone. Good VF.
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Lot # 601 - China. Republic. Sun Yat-sen. 'Memento' Dollar nd (1927). L&M 49; KM Y 318a.1. AR. 26.83 g. 39 mm. 6 pointed star. Scratch on obverse. Good VF.
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Lot # 602 - China. Republic. Sun Yat-sen. Dollar year 23 (1934). L&M 110; KM Y 345. AR. 26.68 g. 40 mm. Minor nicks. EF.
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Lot # 603 - China. People's Republic (1949- ). 5 Yuan 1986. Shenyang Mint. International Year of Peace. KM 148. AR. 27 g. 38.6 mm. 1500 pcs minted. With its official green case. PF.

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