1223 - ANASTASIUS I (491-518). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG B / CONOB. Victory standing left, holding long staff surmounted by reversed staurogram; star to left.MIBE 7; DOC 7b; Sear 5. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.50 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1224 - ANASTASIUS I (491-518). GOLD Tremissis. Constantinople. Obv: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGVSTORVM / CONOB. Victory advancing right, head left, holding wreath and globus cruciger; star to right.MIBE 12; DOC 10; Sear 8. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 1.48 g. Diameter: 15 mm.

1225 - ANASTASIUS I (491-518). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: D N ANASTASIVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; c/m: globus cruciger(?) within round incuse.Rev: Large M; star to left and right, cross above, [officina] below; CON; c/m: monogram within round incuse.Sear 19. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 12.28 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

1226 - JUSTIN I (518-527). Half Follis. Nicomedia. Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right; cross above.Rev: Large K; to left, cross between N - I; A to right.MIBE 42; DOC 35; Sear 91.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 9.17 g. Diameter: 26 mm.Rare

1227 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Δ / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right.MIBE 5; DOC 3d; Sear 137. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.47 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

1228 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Δ / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding long cross and globus cruciger; star to right.MIBE 5; DOC 3d; Sear 137. Condition: Very fine; edge faults.Weight: 4.30 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1229 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTORIA AVGGG Γ / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff surmounted by staurogram; star to right.MIBE 7; DOC 9c; Sear 140. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.44 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1230 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Large M; cross above; star to left, cross on globe to right; CON.MIBE 85; DOC -; Sear 161. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.55 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

1231 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Constantinople. Dated RY 13 (539/40). 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/III across field, cross above, Є below; CON.MIBE 95a; DOC 38e; Sear 163. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 21.96 g. Diameter: 42 mm.

1232 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Constantinople. Dated RY 17 (543/4). Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed facing bust, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif; cross to right.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X/Ч/II across field, cross above, Γ below; CON.MIBE 95a; DOC 42c; Sear 163. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 19.93 g. Diameter: 37 mm.

1233 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Nicomedia. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right.Rev: Large M; star to left, cross above and to right, A below; NIKM.MIBE 104; DOC 109; Sear 198. Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 16.56 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

1234 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Nicomedia. Dated RY 15 (541/2). 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 across field, cross above, A below; NIKO.MIBE 114; DOC 120a; Sear 201. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 22.16 g. Diameter: 43 mm.

1235 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Half Follis. Nicomedia. Dated RY 13 (539/40). 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 K; A/N/N/O - XIII across field; cross above; NI.MIBE 116a; DOC 141; Sear 203. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.06 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

1236 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Antioch. Obv: D N IVSTINIANVS P P AVG. Justinian enthroned facing, holding long sceptre and globus cruciger.Rev: Large M between star and crescent; cross above, Δ below; +THEUP in exergue.MIBE 130; DOC 206d; Sear 214. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 16.53 g. Diameter: 34 mm.

1237 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Theoupolis (Antioch). Dated RY 24 ? (550/1). 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/IIII across field; cross above, Γ below; 9HЧΠ'.MIBE 145a; Sear 220. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 19.98 g. Diameter: 37 mm.

1238 - JUSTINIAN I (527-565). Follis. Military ('Salona') mint. Obv: Helmeted bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield; cross to right.Rev: Large M; cross above.MIBE 248; DOC 358; Sear 329.Very rareThis rare series of bronze coins does not bear the mint mark on the reverse and has been attributed to Salona in the past due to the discovery of several specimens in that area. There is still no certainty about the correct attribution of the mint and the period of issue, which could fall during the Gothic War (535-553). At that time, Salona was used as headquarters by the Byzantine commanders engaged in the conflict against Baduila, which culminated in the Battle of Busta Gallorum (552) where the Ostrogoth king lost his life. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 7.92 g. Diameter: 26 mm.Very rare

1239 - JUSTIN II (565-578). Follis. Nicomedia. Dated RY 11 (575/6). Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVC. Justin, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform sceptre, seated facing on double throne, both crowned; cross between heads.Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and X/I; above, cross; beneath, A; in exergue, NIKO.MIBE 46b; DOC 101b; Sear 369. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.86 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

1240 - JUSTIN II, with SOPHIA (565-578). Follis. Moneta Militaris Imitativa. Dated RY 10 (574/5). Obv: D N IVSTINVS P P AVG. Justin and Sophia seated facing on double throne, holding globus cruciger and cruciform sceptre, respectively; cross above.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - X across field; cross above, A below; KYZ in exergue.MIBE 90b; DOC 123; cf. Sear 372 (Cyzicus). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 10.85 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

1241 - MAURICE TIBERIUS (582-602). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Light weight issue of 23 siliquae. Obv: δ N MAVRC TIЬ P P AVG. Draped and cuirassed facing bust, wearing plumed helmet and holding globus cruciger; star to right.Rev: VICTORIA AVGG S(?) / CONOB. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and long staff surmounted by staurogram; star to right.MIBE 11; Sear 481. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.29 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

1242 - MAURICE TIBERIUS (582-602). Half Follis. Constantinople. Dated RY 9 (590/1). Obv: D N MAVRI TIЬЄRI P P A. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: Large K; cross above, A/N/N/O - ςIII across field, B below.MIBE 70D; DOC (141b); Sear 497. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.46 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1243 - MAURICE TIBERIUS (582-602). Half Follis. Carthage. Dated IY 3 (584/5). Obv: D N TIB MAVRICI P. Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield.Rev: Large K between two stars; above, cross flanked by N-M; IND III in exergue.MIBE 119; DOC 249; Sear 560.Scarce Condition: Near very fine.Weight: 8.70 g. Diameter: 19 mm.Scarce

1244 - PHOCAS (602-610). Follis. Constantinople. Dated RY 3 (604/5). Obv: D N FOCAS PЄRP AVG. Crowned bust facing, holding mappa and cross.Rev: Large XXXX; ANNO above, II/I (date) to right; CONΔ.MIBE 61a; DOC 27d; Sear 640. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 12.85 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

1245 - HERACLIUS with HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE (610-641). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δδ NN ҺЄRACLIЧS ЄT ҺЄRA CONST P P AV. Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ Θ / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps.MIBE 11; DOC 13h; Sear 738. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 4.38 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

1246 - HERACLIUS, HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE and HERACLONAS (610-641). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: Heraclonas, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine standing facing, each holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ H / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps; monogram to left.MIB 50; DOC 43g; Sear 769. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.39 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

1247 - HERACLIUS (610-641). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: D N hERACLIOS PERP AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield.Rev: Large M between A/N/N/O and [date]; [officina letter below, CON in exergue].Sear 804.Overstruck on a earlier Follis Condition: Very fine.Weight: 11.49 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

1248 - HERACLIUS (610-641). Follis. Cyzicus. Dated RY 2 (611/2). Obv: δ N ҺRACLI PЄRP AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield.Rev: Large M; A/N/N/O - II across field; cross above, A below; KVZ.MIB 184; DOC 168a; Sear 839. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 9.93 g. Diameter: 30 mm.

1249 - HERACLIUS with HERACLIUS CONSTANTINE (610-641). Half Follis. Seleucia Isauriae. Dated RY 7 (616/7). Obv: Crowned and draped facing busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine; cross above.Rev: Large K; A/N/N/O - ςI across field; cross above, A below.MIB 195; DOC 182a; Sear 847. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 5.51 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

1250 - CONSTANS II (641-668). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δ N CONSTANTINUS P P AV. Crowned and draped facing bust, with long beard and moustache, holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ H / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps.MIB 23; DOC 19h; Sear 956.Ex Frühwald 102 (2013), lot 822; ex Auktionshaus H. D. Rauch 19th live (2016), lot 498 Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.34 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

1251 - CONSTANS II with CONSTANTINE IV (641-668). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δ N COSNTA[...]. Crowned and draped facing busts of Constans and Constantine; cross above.Rev: VICTORIA AVGЧ Γ / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps.MIB 26; DOC 25c; Sear 959. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.36 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1252 - CONSTANS II (641-668). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Dated IY 7 (648-649). Leight weight issue of 23 Siliquae. Obv: δ N CONSTANTINЧS P P AV. Crowned and draped bust facing, with short beard, holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVςЧ Є / Z / BOΠΚ. Cross potent set upon three steps.MIB 43; Sear 976.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.44 g. Diameter: 21 mm.Rare

1253 - CONSTANS II (641-668). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Leight weight issue of 23 Siliquae. Obv: δ N CONSTANTINЧS P P AV. Crowned and draped bust facing, with long beard, holding globus cruciger.Rev: VICTORIA AVςЧ S / BOΠΚ. Cross potent set upon three steps.MIB 44; DOC 24c; Sear 979. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.31 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1254 - CONSTANTINE IV POGONATUS with HERACLIUS and TIBERIUS (668-685). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: δ N CONSANЧS P. Diademed, helmeted and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield decorated with horseman motif.Rev: VICTOA AVGЧ Γ / CONOB. Cross potent set upon three steps; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, holding globus cruciger.MIB 7a; DOC 10b; Sear 1156. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.42 g. Diameter: 19 mm.

1255 - CONSTANTINE IV POGONATUS with HERACLIUS and TIBERIUS (668-685). Follis. Syracuse. Obv: Crowned and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger.Rev: Large M; monogram above; to left and right, Heraclius and Tiberius standing facing, holding globus cruciger.MIB 104; DOC 60; Sear 1207.Overstruck Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.40 g. Diameter: 23 mm.

1256 - JUSTINIAN II (First reign, 685-695). Follis. Syracuse. Obv: Crowned bust facing, holding akakia and globus cruciger.Rev: Large M; monogram above; SCL below.MIB 67; DOC 53; Sear 1294. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 2.35 g. Diameter: 25 mm.

1257 - LEONTIUS (695-698). Follis. Syracuse. Obv: Crowned bust facing, holding akakia and globus cruciger.Rev: Large M; monogram above; SCL below.MIB 36; DOC 17; Sear 1343.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.64 g. Diameter: 23 mm.Rare

1258 - CONSTANTINE V COPRONYMUS, with LEO IV and LEO III (741-775). Follis. Syracuse. Obv: K ΛЄωN. Crowned, facing busts of Constantine V and Leo IV, cross between them.Rev: ΛЄON ΔЄCΠ. Facing, draped and crowned bust of Leo III holding cross.DOC 19; Sear 1569. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.34 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

1259 - CONSTANTINE VI and IRENE (780-797). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: Crowned facing bust of Irene, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger.Rev: Crowned facing bust of Constantine, holding globus cruciger; cross to right; in exergue, M/A between X - N.DOC 7; Sear 1598. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 2.95 g. Diameter: 18 mm.

1260 - 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: 7.46 g. Diameter: 33 mm.

1261 - LEO VI THE WISE (886-912). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: + LЄOҺ ЬASILЄVS ROM'. Crowned facing bust, holding akakia.Rev: + LЄOҺ / ЄҺ ӨЄO ЬA / SILЄVS R / OMЄOҺ. Legend in four lines.DOC 8; Sear 1729. Condition: Near extremely fine.Weight: 9.58 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

1262 - CONSTANTINE VII PORPHYROGENITUS with ROMANUS II (913-959). GOLD Solidus. Constantinople. Obv: + IҺS XPS RЄX RЄGNANTIЧM. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator; three pellets at edge of each arm of nimbus cross.Rev: + COҺSTAҺT CЄ ROMAҺ AЧGG Ь R. Facing busts of Constantine, wearing loros, and Romanus, wearing chlamys, holding patriarchal cross between them.DOC 15; Sear 1751. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.31 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1263 - 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: Uncirculated.Weight: 3.62 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

1264 - 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: Uncirculated; edge faults.Weight: 2.49 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

1265 - BASIL II BULGAROKTONOS with CONSTANTINE VIII (976-1025). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: ЄҺ TOVTω ҺICAT ЬASILЄI C CωҺST. 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 / ΠISTV ЬAS / RωMAIω. Legend in five lines; decoration above and below.DOC 18a; Sear 1811.Ex Gitbud & Naumann 5 (2013), lot 420 Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 1.73 g. Diameter: 22 mm.

1266 - ANONYMOUS FOLLES. Class A3. Attributed to Basil II & Constantine VIII (1020-1028). Constantinople. Obv: + ЄMMANOVHΛ / IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.Rev: + IҺSЧS / XRISTЧS / ЬASILЄЧ / ЬASILЄ. Legend in four lines; decoration above and below.Sear 1818. Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 10.76 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

1267 - ANONYMOUS FOLLES. Class D. Time of Constantine IX (Circa 1042-1055). Follis. Constantinople. Obv: IC - XC. Christ, nimbate, seated facing on throne, holding Gospels.Rev: IS XS / ЬASILЄ / ЬASIL. Legend in three lines; -+- above, -crescent- below.DOC D; Sear 1836. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 8.77 g. Diameter: 32 mm.

1268 - ISAAC I COMNENUS (1057-1059). Fourrèe Histamenon Nomisma. Constantinople. Obv: Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction and holding book of Gospels.Rev: Isaac standing facing, holding sword and sheath.Cf. Sear 1843 (for prototype). Condition: Very fine.Weight: 2.81 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

1269 - ANONYMOUS FOLLES. Class G. Attributed to Romanus IV (1068-1071). Constantinople. Obv: IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator.Rev: MHP - ΘV. Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, orans.DOC G; Sear 1867. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 7.70 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

1270 - MICHAEL VII DUCAS ? (1071-1078). Miliaresion. Constantinople. Obv: + ΘKЄ ROHΘЄI Tω Cω ΔOYΛ. The Theotokos (Virgin Mary) standing facing on dais, orans.Rev: + MIXAHΛ BACIΛ O ΔɄK. Michael, crowned and wearing military attire, standing facing, holding long cross and resting on hilt of sheathed sword, dot below his right elbow, double border.Cf. Sear 1873. Condition: Fine.Weight: 0.86 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1271 - MANUEL I COMNENUS (1143-1180). Aspron Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne.Rev: Manuel standing facing, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger.Sear 1963. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.37 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

1272 - ISAAC II ANGELUS (First reign, 1185-1195). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: MHP - ΘV. The Virgin Mary seated facing on throne, holding bust of Holy Infant on breast.Rev: Isaac standing facing, holding cruciform sceptre and akakia; manus Dei to upper right.DOC 3; Sear 2003. Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 4.42 g. Diameter: 29 mm.

1273 - ALEXIUS III ANGELUS-COMNENUS (1195-1203). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: + KЄ ROHΘЄI / IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel.Rev: Alexius and St. Constantine standing facing, each holding labarum and a globus cruciger between them.Sear 2012. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 2.92 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

1274 - BULGARIA. Ae Trachy imitating Alexius III (1195-1203). Obv: IC - XC. Facing bust of Christ Emmanuel.Rev: Emperor and St. Constantine standing facing, each holding labarum and a globus cruciger between them.Cf. Sear 2012 (for prototype). Condition: Uncirculated.Weight: 2.68 g. Diameter: 24 mm.

1275 - LATIN RULERS OF CONSTANTINOPLE (1204-1261). Trachy. Constantinople. Large module. Obv: IC - XC. Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne.Rev: MANOVHΛ ΔЄCΠΟTHC. Emperor standing facing, holding sword and globus cruciger.Sear 2022. Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 5.04 g. Diameter: 31 mm.

1276 - LATIN EMPIRE (1204-1261). Trachy. Constantinople. Small module. Obv: The Theotokos Hagiosoritissa (Virgin Mary) standing slightly right, orans.Rev: Sts. Peter and Paul embracing one another.Sear 2051. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 1.68 g. Diameter: 21 mm.

1277 - LATIN RULERS OF CONSTANTINOPLE (1204-1261). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: Large cross set upon base.Rev: Emperor standing facing, holding spear and globus cruciger.Sear 2054. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.73 g. Diameter: 20 mm.

1278 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). AE Hyperpyron. Uncertain imitative mint. 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.Cf. Sear 2073 (for prototype). Condition: Good very fine.Weight: 3.86 g. Diameter: 28 mm.

1279 - EMPIRE OF NICAEA. John III Ducas (Vatatzes) (1222-1254). AE Hyperpyron. Uncertain imitative mint. 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.Cf. Sear 2073 (for prototype). Condition: Extremely fine.Weight: 3.30 g. Diameter: 26 mm.

1280 - MICHAEL VIII PALAEOLOGUS (1261-1282). GOLD Hyperpyron. Constantinople. Obv: Bust of the Virgin orans within city walls with six groups of towers.Rev: Michael kneeling slightly right, being presented by Archangel Michael to Christ, holding scroll, standing between.Sear 2242. Condition: Very fine.Weight: 4.03 g. Diameter: 27 mm.

1281 - MICHAEL VIII PALAEOLOGOS (1261-1282). Trachy. Constantinople. Obv: St. Michael the Archangel standing facing, holding sword and resting hand upon shield.Rev: Michael standing, holding trilobate sceptre and globus.Sear 2284; Bendall/Donald C.24.Rare Condition: Very fine.Weight: 1.98 g. Diameter: 25 mm.Rare

1282 - MICHAEL VIII PALAEOLOGUS (1261-1282). Trachy. Thessalonica. Obv: Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, orans.Rev: Michael and St. Demetrios, holding spear, standing facing, holding between them a patriarchal cross; star in cloud above.Sear 2310. Condition: Good fine.Weight: 1.61 g. Diameter: 27 mm.