678 - Justinian I (527-565 AD). AE Half Follis, Rome mint. D/ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ Large K (mark of value); flanked by star and cross; all within wreath. MIB 222; D.O. 325a; Sear 301. AE. 5.39 g. 20.5 mm. About VF.
679 - Justinian I (527-565 AD). AE Half Follis, Salona mint. D/ Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger and shield. R/ Large K (mark of value). Sear 330; D.O. 359; MIB 249. AE. 4.23 g. 17 mm. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.
680 - Justinian I (527-565 AD). AE Half Follis, Salona mint. D/ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ Large K (mark of value). Sear 331; D.O. 360; MIB 250. AE. 8.22 g. 22 mm. Scratch on obverse. Flan nick. VF.
681 - Justinian I (527-565 AD). AE Pentanummium, uncertain mint. D/ Diademed, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ V (mark of value); above, star; all within wreath. D.O. 370; Sear 338. AE. 1.74 g. 11.5 mm. Green patina. About VF.
682 - Justin II and Sophia (565-578 AD). AE Follis. Constantinople mint, 4th officina, dated RY 2 (566-567 AD). D/ Justin II, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding cruciform scepter, enthroned facing, both nimbate. R/ Large M (mark of value) flanked by A/N/N/O and II; above, cross; below, Δ; in exergue, CON. Sear 360. AE. 14.38 g. 28 mm. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
683 - Justin II and Sophia (565-578 AD). AE Follis, Nicomedia mint, dated RY 4 (568-569 AD). D/ Justin II, holding globus cruciger, and Sophia, holding sceptre, enthroned facing, both nimbate. R/ Large M (mark of value), flanked by A/N/N/O and II/II; above, cross; below, A; in exergue, NIKO. MIB 46a; D.O. 94; Sear 369. AE. 12.08 g. 30 mm. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
684 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602 AD). AV Soldius, Constantinopolis mint, 583-601. D/ d N mAVRC TIb P P AVC. Helmeted and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger. R/ VICTORIA AVGG Γ. Angel standing facing, holding long sceptre tipped with staurogram, and globus cruciger; in exergue, CONOB. Sear 478; D.O. 5; MIB 6. AV. 4.46 g. 22 mm. Dent, otherwise. VF. Ex Künker 89 (2004), 2843.
685 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602 AD). AV light Solidus (= 23 Siliquae), Constantinople mint. D/ ON mAVRC TIb P P AVG. Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding globus cruciger; to right, star. R/ VICTORI[A AVGG S. Angel standing facing, holding long sceptre tipped with staurogram, and globus cruciger; to right, star; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 7e; MIB 11; Sear 481. AV. 4.27 g. 23 mm. Lustrous. About EF/Good VF.
686 - Maurice Tiberius (582-602 AD). AE 8 Pentanummia, Cherson mint. D/ Maurice on left, holding globus cruciger and Constantina on right, holding cruciform sceptre standing facing on dais, both nimbate; between their heads, cross. R/ Large H (mark of value); to left, nimbate Theodosius standing facing, holding long cross; in field above, cross. Sear 607; D.O. 303; MIB 157. AE. 11.51 g. 28.5 mm. Holed. VF.
687 - Phocas (602-610 AD). AV Solidus, Constantinople mint, 607-610. D/ ∂N FOCAS PЄRP AVC. Draped and cuirassed bust facing, wearing crown and holding globus cruciger. R/ VICTORIA AVGЧ Z. Angel standing facing, holding globus cruciger and staff surmounted by Staurogram; in exergue, CONOB. D.O. 10g; MIBE 9; Sear 620. AV. 4.41 g. 22 mm. Good VF. Ex Künker 111, 2006, lot 7209.
688 - Heraclius (610-641 AD). AE Follis, Nicomedia mint, dated RY 1 (610-611). D/ Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust facing, holding cross. R/ Large M (mark of value) between A/N/N/O and I; above, cross; below, B; in exergue, NIKO. D.O. 153; MIB 174; Sear 833. AE. 10.59 g. 30 mm. About VF/VF.
689 - Heraclius (610-641 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint, 615-628, overstrike on an older follis of a previous emperor from the Constantinople mint. D/ Bust; c/m crowned bust facing with monogram within round incuse punch. R/ Large M (mark of value); c/m SCL within round incuse punch. Sear 882; D.O. 241. AE. 15.01 g. 34 mm. Host coin too worn for identification, but countermarks. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
690 - Heraclius (610-641 AD) with Heraclius Constantine. AE Follis, Syracuse mint. Overstrike on an earlier follis of the same emperor from the Constantinople mint. D/ Heraclius, holding sceptre, and Heraclius Constantine, holding globus cruciger, standing facing; on lower half c/m SCL within oval incuse punch. R/ Large M (mark of value); below, CON; on upper half c/m crowned heads of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing within oval incuse punch. Sear 883; D.O. 242. AE. 9.02 g. 30 mm. Overstrike of this kind with incuse c/m punches was typical for this mint in this era, even on the own follis of the emperor. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
691 - Heraclius (610-641 AD) with Heraclius Constantine. AE Decanummium, Catania mint, dated RY 16 (625-626). D/ Crowned and draped busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing; between, cross. R/ Large I (mark of value); flanked by A/N/N/O and X/Ч; below, CAT. MIB 254; D.O. 257; Sear 886. AE. 3.97 g. 16 mm. Nicely centred for issue. About VF/VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
692 - Heraclius (610-641 AD) with Heraclius Constantine. AE Half Follis, Rome mint, 613-641. D/ DN ERACCLIORVN. Crowned busts of Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine facing; between, cross. R/ Large XX (mark of value); in exergue, ROM. D.O. 261; Sear 889. AE. 3.53 g. 18 mm. Earthen patina. About VF. Ex Apostolo Zeno (seconda) 1956, ex lot 2508. Accompanied with old collector’s tag,.
693 - Heraclius, with Martina and Heraclius Constantine (610-641 AD). AE Half Follis. Rome mint. Dated RY 13 (622/3). D/ Crowned and draped facing busts of Martina, Heraclius, and Heraclius Constantine. R/ Large K (mark of value) between A/N/N and III; above, X; in exergue, ROM. D.O. 264; MIB 244; Sear 891. AE. 4.57 g. 16 mm. R. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
694 - Heraclius, with Heraclius Constantine and Heraclonas (610-641 AD). AE Follis, Ravenna mint. Dated RY 28 (637/8). D/ Crowned and draped Heraclonas, Heraclius and Heraclius Constantine, standing facing, each holding globus cruciger. R/ Large M (mark of value) between A/N/N/O and XXVIII; above, monogram; in exergue, RAV. D.O. 306-7; Sear 916; MIB 255. AE. 6.5 g. 26 mm. RR. Very rare issue. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
695 - Constans II (641-668 AD). AR Hexagram, Constantinople mint. D/ [DN CONSTAN]TINVS PP AVG. Bust facing with short beard, wearing crown and chlamys, and holding globus cruciger. R/ [DEVS ADI]VTA ROMANIS. Cross potent on globe above three steps. Sear 991; D.O. 50; MIB 144. AR. 5.27 g. 21 mm. R. Scratches and gashes. Slightly off-centre. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
696 - Constans II (641-668 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Crowned, bearded and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger. R/ Large M (mark of value); above, monogram; beneath SCL. MIB 207; D.O. 178; Sear 1107. AE. 5.08 g. 28 mm. Overstrike on an earlier follis. Rest of the design of the host coin is clearly visible on reverse. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
697 - Constans II (641-668 AD) with Constantine IV. AE Follis, Syracuse mint, 659-668. D/ Constans II, crowned, holding long cross, and Constantine IV, crowned, holding globus cruciger, standing side by side. R/ Large M (mark of value), flanked by standing figures of Heraclius and Tiberius; above, monogram TKω; in exergue, SCL. D.O. 181; Sear 1110. AE. 5.05 g. 28 mm. Nice dynastic piece. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
698 - Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint, 669-672. D/ Helmeted bust facing, holding globus cruciger. R/ Large M (mark of value) flanked by Heraclius and Tiberius standing front, holding globus cruciger; above, monogram; beneath SCL. MIB 104; D.O. 60; Sear 1207. AE. 4.1 g. 24 mm. Overstrike on an earlier follis. Traces of the design of the host coin are slightly visible. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
699 - Constantine IV Pogonatus, with Heraclius and Tiberius (668-685 AD). Lot of two (2) AE Folles, Syrause mint. Sear 1207 and 1209.
700 - Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Helmeted, bearded and cuirassed bust facing slightly right, holding spear and shield. R/ Large M (mark of value); above, monogram; beneath SCL. Sear 1210; D.O. 63; MIB 107. AE. 5.24 g. 22 mm. Overstrike on an earlier follis. Traces of the design of the host coin are visible. VF.
701 - Constantine IV Pogonatus (668-685 AD). AR Half Siliqua, uncertain mint in Italy. D/ Helmeted, draped and cuirassed bust right. R/ Star. MIB 69 (Constantinople); D.O. 79; Sear 1230. AR. 1.08 g. 15 mm. Irregular shape due to ancient breakages. Lightly toned. AR.
702 - Anastasius II, Artemius (713-715 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Crowned bust facing, holding globus cruciger and akakia. R/ Large M (mark of value); flanked by palms; above, monogram; in exergue, SCL. D.O. 13; Sear 1474. AE. 2.3 g. 20 mm. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
703 - Constantine V Copronymus with Leo IV (751-775 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ K/ω/Ν - Δ/Ε/C/Π. Crowned half length figure of Constantine V facing, holding akakia. R/ Λ/E/O/N - Δ/Ε/C/Π. Crowned half length figure of Leo IV facing, holding akakia. D.O. 18; Sear 1568. AE. 2.66 g. 17.5 mm. Pale earthen green patina. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
704 - Constantine V Copronymus with Leo IV (751-775 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Crowned facing busts of Constantine V and Leo IV, each wearing chlamys and holding akakia; between, cross. R/ Leo III standing facing wearing crown and chlamys, holding cross potent. D.O. 19; Sear 1569. AE. 3.26 g. 20 mm. Slightly uneven green patina. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
705 - Nicephorus I with Stauracius (803-811 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Crowned and draped bust of Nicephorus facing, holding cross potent; to right, Δ/E/C. R/ Crowned and draped bust of Stauracius facing; holding globus cruciger; to right, C/T/A. D.O. 11; Sear 1613. AE. 2.22 g. 19 mm. Good VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
706 - Leo V the Armenian, with Constantine (813-820 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Crowned and draped busts of Leo V and Constatnine side by side; between, cross. R/ ΛΚ; above, cross. D.O. 19; Sear 1635. AE. 5.66 g. 22.5 mm. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
707 - Michael II with Theophilus (821-829 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ MIXA-HL - S ΘEOF. Crowned busts of Michael II and Theophil facing. R/ Large M (mark of value); above, cross; below, Θ. D.O. 21; Sear 1652. AE. 4.07 g. 21 mm. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
708 - Theophilus (829-842 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ Facing bust of Theophilus, wearing crown and loros, and holding cross potent. R/ Facing busts of Michael II (the emperor's deceased father) and Constantine (his deceased son); between their heads, star. D.O. 29; Sear 1680. AE. 3.79 g. 19.5 mm. Scarce. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
709 - Theophilus (829-842 AD). AE Follis, Syracuse mint. D/ ΘEOFI-LOS bASI. Crowned and draped bust facing, holding globus cruciger. R/ Large M (mark of value), flanked by X/X/X-N/N/N; above, cross; below, Θ. D.O. 30; Sear 1681. AE. 5.34 g. 22.5 mm. Attractive style. About EF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
710 - Basil I with Constantine (868-879 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ Basil I and Constantine seated facing on double throne, each wearing crown and loros; between them, labarum. R/ + bASILIO/S COnStAn/tINOS En ΘO/ bASILEISR/OMAIOn. Sear 1710; D.O. 9a. AE. 4.11 g. 21.5 mm. Rough surfaces. About VF/VF.
711 - Basil I with Constantine and Leo VI (870-886 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ LEOn bASIL S COnSt AЧGG. Half figures of Basil flanked by Leo and Constantine, all crowned. R/ + bASIL/COnStAn/t S LEOn En/ΘO bASILS/ROMEOn; below, star. D.O. 11; Sear 1712. AE. 5.61 g. 30.5 mm. Overstrike. Lovely copper tone with some bright turquoise spots. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
712 - Leo VI the Wise (886-912 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ +LEOn bASILEVS ROM. Crowned and draped bust facing. R/ +LEOn/En ΘEO bA/SILEVS R/OmEOn. D.O. 8; Sear 1729. AE. 4.64 g. 25 mm. Attractive brown patina. Good VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
713 - Constantine VII (913-979 AD) and Zoe (Regent 914-919 AD). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ Busts of Constantine and Zoe facing, both crowned and holding patriarchal cross between them. R/ COnS/tAntInO/CE ZOH bA/SILIS RO/mEOn in five lines. D.O. 22; Sear 1758. AE. 4.9 g. 24.5 mm. Encrustations. VF.
714 - Anonymous. Time of Basil II to Constantine VIII. AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ Bust of Christ Pantokrator facing, nimbate with cross, holding book. R/ Legend in four lines. Sear 1813; D.O. Class A2. AE. 11.24 g. 27 mm. About VF/VF.
715 - Constantinus IX Monomachus (1042-1055). AV Histamenon Nomisma, Constantinople mint. D/ +IҺS XIS RЄX RCςNANTIҺm. Christ Pantokrator enthroned facing. R/ +CωҺSτAhτh BASILЄЧS Rm. Crowned bust facing, wearing loros, holding labarum in right hand and globus cruciger in left. Sear 1829; D.O. 2. AV. 4.24 g. 27 mm. Holed, otherwise. About VF/VF. Ex Künker 153 (2009), 9179.
716 - Constantine X Ducas, with Eudocia (1059-1067). AE Follis. Constantinople mint. D/ Christ standing facing on footstool, holding book of Gospels. R/ Constantine and Eudocia standing facing, holding between them a labarum with cross on shaft, resting on three steps; each wearing crown and loros. D.O. 8; Sear 1853. AE. 12 g. 32 mm. These folles are frequently overstruck on anonymous folles. Therefore, the appearance of these coins often suffers somewhat. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
717 - Constantine X Ducas (1059-1067). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ Nimbate bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels. R/ Crowned and bearded bust facing, wearing loros and holding cross and akakia. Sear 1854; D.O. 9. AE. 12.03 g. 27.5 mm. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
718 - Romanus IV (1068-1071). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ Nimbate and draped bust of Christ facing, holding book of Gospels. R/ Cross; in the angles, C-R/P-Δ. D.O. 8; Sear 1866. AE. 5.54 g. 24.5 mm. Areas of weak strike. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
719 - Anonymous. Time of Romanus IV (1068-1071). AE Follis, Constantinople mint. D/ Facing bust of Christ. R/ Facing bust of the Virgin Mary, hands raised to prayer. Sear 1867. AE. 8.36 g. 26 mm. VF/About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
720 - John II, Comnenus (1118-1143). AV Hyperpyron, Constantinople mint. D/ IC-XC. Christ seated facing on throne, raising right hand in benediction; in left hand, book of Gospels. R/ John standing facing, holding labarum and akakia, being crowned by the Virgin Mary; to left, Iω/ΔεC/ΠOT/Tω/Π; to right, ΦV/PO/Γε/NH/T. Sear 1939; D.O. 2. AV. 4.27 g. 33.5 mm. Bent flan. Good VF. An exceptionally large flan.
721 - Manuel I, Comnenus (1143-1180). BI Aspron Trachy. Constantinople mint. D/ Christ Pantocrator enthroned facing, star in left and right field. R/ Manuel standing facing, being crowned by the Virgin Mary. Sear 1966. BI. 3.11 g. 28 mm. Flan crack. VF/About EF.
722 - Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). AE Half Tetarteron, Thessalonica mint, c. 1160-1167. D/ Cross-nimbate facing bust of Christ, beardless, holding scroll and raising hand in benediction. R/ Emperor standing facing, holding cruciform sceptre and globus cruciger. D.O. 21; Sear 1978. AE. 2.75 g. 19 mm. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
723 - Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). AE Half Tetarteron, uncertain Greek mint. D/ Cruciform monogram (Nr. 58 by Sear). R/ Crowned half-length figure of the Emperor facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Sear 1979. AE. 1.65 g. 16 mm. Lovely rich copper highlights. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
724 - Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). AE Half tetarteron, uncertain Greek mint. D/ Nimbate bust of St. George, holding spear and shield. R/ Crowned bust of the Emperor facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Sear 1980. AE. 2.77 g. 17 mm. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
725 - Manuel I Comnenus (1143-1180). AE Half Tetarteron, uncertain Greek mint. D/ Cross, with X at the centre, on three steps; flanked by IC-XC. R/ Crowned bust of the Emperor, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Sear 1982. AE. 2.84 g. 18 mm. Somewhat crude style. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
726 - Andronicus I Comnenus (1183-1185). AE Tetarteron, Thessalonica mint. D/ Facing bust of the Virign Mary, hands raised for prayer; on chest medallion with the head of Christ. R/ Half-length figure of the Emperor facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Sear 1987. AE. 3.17 g. 18 mm. Some flatness. About VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
727 - Alexius III Angelus-Comnenus (1195-1203). AE Aspron Trachy, Constantinople mint. D/ KE RO - HΘEI. Cross-nimbate bust of Christ facing, raising hand for benediction and holding book. R/ Alexius, crowned and St. Constantine, crowned and nimbate, standing facing side-by-side, holding labarum in outer hand, holding together globus cruciger in the middle. Sear 2012. AE. 2.04 g. 23 mm. Rich copper highlights on dark patina. VF. Accompanied with old collector’s tag.
728 - Latin Rulers of Constantinople. BI Trachy, large module. D/ Christ Pantokrator seated facing on throne, holding book of gospels and raising hand in benediction; stars flanking. R/ Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and being crowned by the Virgin Mary standing left. Sear 2026; D.O. 6. BI. 4 g. 28.5 mm. R. VF/Good VF.
729 - Latin Rulers of Constantinople. BI Trachy, large module. D/ Christ Pantokrator standing facing on suppedion . R/ Emperor standing facing, holding labarum and globus cruciger. Sear 2035; D.O. 15. BI. 2.94 g. 27 mm. Brown patina,. VF. Ex Savoca Numismatik 94th blue, 2021, lot 1828.
730 - Latin Rulers of Constantinople. BI Trachy, large module. D/ Facing bust of Christ Pantokrator, holding scroll ; IC-XC flanking. R/ Archangel Michael standing facing, holding cross-tipped sceptre and globus cruciger. Sear 2036; D.O. 16. BI. 2.68 g. 28.5 mm. Green patina. VF. Ex Savoca Numismatik 92nd blue, 2020, lot 2215.
731 - Latin Rulers of Constantinople. BI Trachy, large module. D/ The Theotokos Hagiosoritissa standing slightly right, orans; manus Dei to upper right. R/ Sts. Peter and Paul embracing one another. Sear 2040; D.O. 20. BI. 3.82 g. 29.5 mm. Green-brown patina. VF/Good VF. Ex Nomos Obolos 25, 2022, lot 821.
732 - Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282). AV Hyperpyron. Constantinople mint. D/ Bust of Virgin Mary, orans, within city walls furnished with six groups of towers; P to left, M to right. R/ Michael standing facing, being presented by St. Michael, who stands behind him; to right, Christ enthroned left, holding scroll. PCPC 4.2, sigla 45; Sear 2242; D.O. 2-16 var. (sigla). AV. 4.12 g. 25 mm. Few scratches and light graffiti. Good VF/About EF. Ex Savoca Numismatik 41st, 2020, lot 398.
733 - Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282). AE Trachy, Constantinople mint. D/ The Virgin Mary seated facing on throne; B on side panels. R/ Michael standing facing, holding cruciform sceptre and being crowned by Archangel Michael standing facing to right. Bendall/Donald C6; Sear 2263; D.O. 59-63. AE. 2.36 g. 26 mm. Brown patina. VF/Good VF.
734 - Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282). AE Trachy, Constantinople mint. D/ St. George standing facing, holding spear and shield. R/ Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia. Bendall/Donald C22; Sear 2282; D.O. 110-113. AE. 1.93 g. 25 mm. About VF.
735 - Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282). AE Trachy, Constantinople mint. D/ St. Michael the Archangel standing facing, holding sword and resting hand upon shield. R/ Michael standing facing, holding labarum and akakia. Bendall/Donald C.23; Sear 2283; D.O. 114-121. AE. 2.71 g. 26.5 mm. Green patina. VF. Ex Sol Numismatik XV, 2023, lot 591.
736 - Michael VIII Palaeologus (1261-1282). AE Trachy, Thessalonica mint. D/ Archangel Michael standing facing, holding labarum and sword. R/ Half-length facing busts of Michael, holding cruciform sceptre, and St. Demetrius, holding spear, supporting between them a staff surmounted by cross within circle. Bendall/Donald T4; Sear 2297; D.O. 147-150. AE. 1.79 g. 29 mm. Dark tone. Flan broken, otherwise. VF. Ex Savoca Numismatik 112th blue, 2021, lot 2334.
737 - Michael VIII Palaeologus and Andronicus II (1272-1282). AE Trachy, Thessalonica mint. D/ Half-length bust of St. Theodore facing, holding spear and shield decorated with star. R/ Half-length busts of Andronicus and Michael facing, each holding labarum and sword between them; above, half-length bust of Archangel Michael. LPC p. 140, 2; PCPC 86; Sear 2323; D.O. 212-215. AE. 1.98 g. 25.5 mm. RR. Rare; flan-crack. About VF. Ex Numismatik Naumann 153, 2025, lot 1150.